If you are doing a remodel, there are things you should know about kitchen cabinet installation. As an expert contractor, we know how to transform your kitchen into something amazing and installing new cabinetry is an important step for doing so. New cabinets can give you the storage space that you need and make your kitchen more functional overall.
Before you get started, consider how you want your cabinets to look. There are a variety of colors and finishes that you can choose from. If you want to try something bold, consider going with a vibrant color to match your home or your personality. Nothing says you have to stick with traditional shades of wood or white. You can also have glass fronts installed on your cabinets or have open shelves in combination with standard cabinetry. The sky is the limit so get as creative as you like and once you have decided on a color you can start to look at interesting hardware.
Before starting the kitchen cabinet installation process, you need to have a layout and a plan for your new kitchen. This will make sure that you have the right cabinets ordered and delivered prior to starting demolition, an important step if you are still living in the home. Be careful while removing your old cabinets, turn off the electrical and the water so that you don’t accidentally shock yourself or have water leak all over the floor. You should start by removing the drawers and the doors then pulling out the structure of the cabinets and the countertop.
When you are ready to put the new cabinets in, start with the upper wall cabinets, because it will be easier to stand in place without the lower ones blocking your position. You can install wall cabinets one at a time, creating flexibility in where you want them positioned and the style of your cabinets overall. Before you start to screw them in, draw a straight line for where the bottom of the cabinets should be in order to ensure that they are straight and level. You can even screw in a small board to make sure that they are installed in a straight line.
Next, install the corner cabinets. These need to be done first in order to ensure that they are in place properly, and everything else can be put in place afterwards. Double check to make sure that it is level as you go.
This is a two person job, and we recommend working with a partner to make sure that every time you grab a new cabinet it is lined up perfectly with the old one. It has to be level and installed with no gaps in between the two of them. This can take time so be prepared to go slowly and try not to rush. Continue to add more cabinets until they are all in place.
As a contractor, we are experts in kitchen cabinet installation and can save you the headache of trying to do it yourself. We know what we are doing, and we do it well. To learn more about your options and to discuss your future kitchen, give us a call.
