The structural secrets to hanging a kitchen wall cabinet
In short: Installing kitchen cabinetry requires more than just a steady hand. This guide from general contractor Tom Silva breaks down the professional process of securing heavy cabinets to your home's framework.
To ensure a cabinet is secure and level, the process begins with verifying the wall is plumb using a 4-foot level. Contractors then identify the wall studs by marking and drilling small confirmation holes. These dimensions are transferred to the back of the cabinet, specifically accounting for the overhanging face frame.
The installation relies on a 'jack' system: a cabinet jack is placed below the desired location to hold the weight while the cabinet is pressed tight to the wall. Once positioned, 3-inch cabinet screws are hand-threaded into pilot holes to secure the unit to the studs. The process concludes with securing glass door panels using screw-on plastic clips.
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