A kitchen cabinet installation is the last step for your renovation to come together! To prepare for the exciting day, it’s important you take steps to ensure the project goes off without a hitch. How can you get the best result from your kitchen cabinet installation? KOB brings you some tips for this important step.
DIY?
If you think you can install your cabinets by yourself, make sure you have all the right tools for the job. You’re a good candidate for taking on a kitchen cabinet installation as a DIY project if you know carpentry, have knowledge of plumbing and have had at least some experience with electrical work.
Have your own tools? That’s a plus. Do you know what it means to miter or plumb? If so, you are on the right track.
Another important thing is to do a lot of research online and watch videos on how to remove and install cabinets.
Clean everything around
Install cabinets on the subflooring, not the flooring. Prepare for the installation by sweeping and vacuuming the area to make sure there are no stray pieces of wood or shavings that will throw off the balance of your cabinets.
Check your electricity and plumbing
Make sure all the basic work for electricity and plumbing is out of the way. The last thing you want is to have to cut into one of your cabinets to move a pipe or a wire. Having a map of your kitchen plan will be a good solution and really helpful to not make mistakes like that.
Measure several times
You can never measure too many times. When you’re positioning cabinets, measurements are key. You don’t want your kitchen cabinets to hang too low or feel awkward to open.
Install Uppers First
It’s best if you install the upper level first so the base level won’t be in your way while you’re trying to hold and secure the heavy upper sections.
