How Do You Hang Kitchen Cabinets
Olivia Luz
Set the first wall cabinet on the ledger strip and 1 4 inch away from its reference line on the wall.
If your floor is not level measure from the highest point. Screw the blocks into the subfloor with 2 1 2 in. Anchor the island cabinets to the 2x2s with screws. After putting up the corner cabinet hang the one that goes next to it.
If needed place flooring blocks under the 2x2s. Hang the remaining upper cabinets on the suspension rail. Measure and make a mark 54 inches 137 cm from the floor. Using a level mark a level reference line on the walls about 48 inches off the floor.
Beginning from the mark indicating the high point of the floor measure up exactly 34 1 2 inches the standard height of base kitchen cabinets and mark the wall. Then hang the cabinet that goes next to that one. Screws spaced about every foot. To begin kitchen island installation first trace an outline of the cabinets on the floor.
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Anchor island cabinets using the same positioning and blocking techniques we show for the peninsula cabinets. Once you ve reached the end you may need to install an end panel to cover any exposed sides. Secure the top and. It s time to install the first wall cabinet.Transfer stud locations from the wall to the inside of each cabinet before you lift it into place. On the inside of the line to account for the thickness of the cabinets. Once all the wall cabinets are in place remove the ledger screws or holding screws you installed in. Determine if your floor is level.
How to hang kitchen cabinets hang kitchen cabinet overview. A ledger is a board that helps support the cabinetry as you work. Protect it with thick mover s pads during. If you want to learn more about how to create hanging cabinet guidelines see how to measure and prep for cabinets.
Continue hanging the cabinets moving out from the corner until they are all hanging from the upper suspension rail. Screw 2x2s to the floor 1 2 in. Attach the ledger start by attaching a straight 1 inch by 4 inch ledger on the wall at the 54 inch line. Mark the reference line.
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Mark the high point layout. Make a level line at this point on the wall and extend it to mark the top of the base cabinets. Hang the rest of the cabinets the way you hung the first ones checking for level and plumb as you go.View Video For How Do You Hang Kitchen Cabinets
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