Tips To Install Kitchen Cabinets Like A Pro

 

Putting in kitchen cabinets is a big project, but getting that sleek, built-in look is totally possible. With some careful planning and the right steps, you can create a beautiful kitchen. The key is following a clear process.

Here are the pro secrets for smooth kitchen cabinets Winnipeg installation.

Gather your tools

Have everything you want before you start. You will want a level, a drill, screws, clamps, a stud finder, and shims. Good tools make the job faster and help you avoid mistakes. Having a helper is also a great idea for lifting and holding pieces.

Find the high point

Floors and walls are rarely perfectly flat. Your first job is to find the highest spot on the kitchen floor. Use your level to check all around. You will start your layout from this high point. This ensures your base cabinets sit level and your countertops will be flat.

Mark the layout lines

Do not only start screwing cabinets to the wall. Draw a level line on the wall at the height your base cabinets will sit. Also mark vertical lines to show where each cabinet will go and where the wall studs are. These lines are your map for the whole project.

Start with the corner

Always begin your install with a corner cabinet. This sets the stage for all the others. Secure it firmly to the wall studs, using shims behind it to keep it perfectly plumb and level. Check your work with the level often.

Work your way out

After the corner cabinet is set, install the cabinets next to it, one by one. Clamp the cabinets together before you screw them. This keeps the faces flush and the doors aligned. Remember to check for level as you add each new piece.

Install wall cabinets

For upper cabinets, it is easiest to attach a temporary support rail to your layout line. This rail holds the cabinets in place while you secure them to the wall. Again, start from a corner and work outward, clamping units together.

Make final adjustments

Once all cabinets are hung, go back and make small tweaks. Tighten all screws. Adjust the hinges on the doors so they open smoothly and sit evenly. Add your drawer fronts and hardware. Stand back and admire your professional-looking work.