Cabinet Installation
Cabinets make a dramatic difference in the look and feel of any room whether it’s in office or in house. Cabinets give finishing touch to any room and it should be the last item to be installed before giving a final polish to the floor. This can avoid the danger of damaging the new floors. Have a clear picture of where to install the cabinet before buying the cabinets or having it custom made. Remember to install wall-mounted cabinets first and then the base cabinet.
Installation of wall mounted and base cabinets
Determine the position of the wall cabinets before the installation. The most common place to begin is from the corner. Always install the wall cabinet first. Mark the point where the bottom of the cabinet will be located by lightly penciling it. Align the top edge of the support rail with the line for the bottom of the cabinets before driving the screws into the wall studs. Mark the position of the wall studs inside the cabinet. Then drill holes on the cabinet back and screw the cabinet to wall using screws long enough to penetrate the studs. Attach the next cabinet using C-clamp making adjustments so that the top and front edges of the cabinet are flush. For frameless cabinets use a drill bit and drill through the shelf system holes and fasten the cabinets together using two-piece connecting screws. Once the wall cabinets are fixed now take measurements for the base cabinets installation. Use floor plan as a guide to measure and mark the walls where the cabinet is going to be placed. It is advisable to remove the cabinet doors before installation to avoid damage. To avoid confusion mark the doors. Before getting down to install cabinets there are some basic tools are required for installation. They include level, carpenter’s square, tape measure, screwdriver, drills, drill bits, glue, touch-up pens and putty stick to match the finish.
Installing ready-made cabinets
Ready-made cabinets are available in the market in different sizes and styles that suit the budget and space. They are easier to install and less expensive compared to custom-made cabinets. To install a ready-made cabinet you require few tools and minimal skill. Ready-made cabinets gives new look to the room and also provide storage space.
The final result of cabinet installation should be straight, square and strong. This is the basic rule of carpentry that the cabinet installers follow. Screen the cabinet installer before starting the work of installing cabinets. An experienced cabinet installer will remedy minor problems with a few basic tools professionally and a little ingenuity.