How to Install Kitchen Cabinets

If you are remodeling your kitchen or if you simply want to add new elements to your kitchen, changing kitchen cabinets can instantly bring a new face to this part of your home. When installing kitchen cabinets, you don't have to hire a professional to do the installation for you. All you need are some basic tools and a few skills. Here are some tips to get you started:

Getting rid of old cabinets

If you are to dispose of your old cabinets to give space to a new one, make sure that you do not do any damage to your kitchen walls. You can have the doors removed, then pull out its drawers, then lift all removable shelves. If your cabinet is screwed or nailed to the walls, get someone to help you hold the cabinets while you do the unscrewing or the nail and screw removal.

Measure carefully

You do not have to be a draftsman to create a kitchen layout for your cabinets. The layout will guide you as to where to place your cabinets. This would give you a picture of how things would end up and go together.

Prepare the walls

Before you install your kitchen cabinets, you can paint the room. Give special attention to the kitchen walls. Paint all areas, even those that would be hidden when you place your kitchen cabinets. If you are planning any changes to the kitchen floor, this is a good time to do it.

Assembling the cabinets

If you are planning to buy modular cabinets, always read the instructions first. In installing kitchen cabinets, make sure that they are secured and are level and flat on the walls.

Order of installation

The first things that need to be installed are your base cabinets and first wall cabinets. When you have these installed, you will have some kind of guideline on how to install the rest of your kitchen cabinets. You can do the upper cabinets next, and then the lower cabinets. You can also start in the corner and install your upper cabinets.

There you have it. Follow these simple steps and you should have no problems installing new kitchen cabinets.