Be sure to complete each step of a kitchen remodel in the correct order to ensure the overall success of your project. Cabinet installation should be done at a specific point in your project to minimize both your effort and expense. By proceeding on schedule, you can restore your kitchen to running as quickly and effectively as possible.

Work to complete first

Before installing the cabinets, be sure to complete all basic plumbing and wiring in the kitchen. By working on these tasks first, you eliminate the risk of damaging your new cabinets with the rest of the construction work in progress. However, it is better not to finish the floor before the cabinets. Waiting to complete the flooring allows you to use only the amount of flooring materials you will need. It also eliminates the risk of damaging the floor during installation.

remove old parts

Remove old cabinets carefully to avoid damaging the walls, frame, counter, or anything else in the project area. By proceeding carefully, you may be able to use the old pieces as templates for your new cabinet installation. Expect the old pieces to be attached to the wall frame with heavy-duty screws or nails. Remove all doors and pull-out shelves from upper cabinets to save weight. Remove drawers and shelves from lower units. Have an assistant support the weight of the upper cabinets while you remove screws or nails from the walls. It may also be necessary to remove the screws that hold the individual cabinets together so that you can remove them one at a time.

Preparing the New Pieces

Inspect new drives to make sure you have all the parts. You may need to assemble them following the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not put drawers, shelves and doors on the furniture until after placing it in the kitchen to simplify your task.

The installation process

Place the top units first, as this will allow you to stand directly in front of them to work. To ensure that the units are strong enough to support excessive weight, you must secure each unit to a wall stud. At least three screws must pass through the support rail on the back of each drive for maximum security. Screws must enter the wall stud a minimum of 1.5 inches. Use a level to draw lines on the wall to mark cabinet installation points.