KITCHEN CABINET
INSTALLATION
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Project Description:
If you’ve been dreaming of new kitchen cabinets but hesitate at
the thought of paying someone else to do it, then follow these
simple instructions. It’s a good idea to have someone assist you
with the installation.
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Shims
- #8 2-1/2 in. pan-head screws
- #10 2-1/2in. pan-head screws
- Cabinet touch-up kit
Tools Needed
• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Level
• Drill/Driver
• 9/64ths in. dril bit
• Screwdriver bits
for drill
• Stud finder
• Clamps
• Square
• Step ladder
• 1/8th in. dril bit
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Step 1:
Remove old cabinets, repair and re-paint walls before putting
new cabinets in. Arrange new cabinets in the order they’ll be installed,
remove drawers and doors to make installation eaiser. If you’re
replacing the flooring now is the best time.
Step 2:
Use a long level or straight edge to find the highest point
of the floor. Measure 34-1/2 in. from that point and make a level
line on the wall. A second line at 54 inches marks the bottom of the wall
cabinets. If the finished floor is not yet installed add the thickness of the
new floor to your wall measurements.
Step 3:
Locate and mark all the wall studs. Make sure there’s one stud behind
wall cabinets and two studs behind corner cabinets. Install the wall
cabinets first by starting in one corner. Measure the location of the wall studs
and transfer that to the first cabinet. Drill and screw to wall but don’t
tighten all the way yet. Make sure first cabinet is square and level, shim
if necessary. If the first cabinet is crooked it will throw off all other cabinets.
Step 4:
Clamp the next cabinet to the first so the face frames match up. Drill
a 9/64ths in. hole into the first face frame, change to a 1/8 in. bit and in
the same hole, drill into the second face frame. This will allow the frames
to be drawn up tight when screwed together. Do this at the top and
bottom of the face frames. Use #8 2-1/2 in. pan-head screws.
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Step 5:
Continue installing wall cabinets until all are in. Make sure all cabinets
are square and level, then tighten the wall screws in all the way.
Step 6:
For base and tall cabinet installation, start in the corner. Mount the corner
cabinet to the wall using the 34-1/2 in. line. Use shims if needed to ensure
cabinet is square and level.
Step 7:
Install remainter of base cabinets by clamping and screwing together similar
to the wall cabinets. Check regularly to make sure cabinets are
level with each other, use shims if needed.
Step 8:
When all wall and base cabinets are installed, then add shelves, drawers and
doors. If doors do not line up the hinges can be adjusted for depth, height and
side clearance with a screwdriver.
Step 9:
Add the finishing touches such as the countertop, the toe-kick to
cover gaps between base cabinets and the installation of handles,
knobs, pulls, moulding and other trim. Your nearest Menards
has everything you need for a beautiful new kitchen!
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