Installing Stacked Wall Cabinets

Standard builder s grade cabinets.

Installing stacked wall cabinets.

Full kitchen remodels or builds require more than just new cabinets. Measure up 19 1 2 in. Install crown molding scribe molding. Installing new wall cabinets in your kitchen is an advanced project but following these steps can save you the cost of hiring a professional.

Label the location of the kitchen wall cabinets and appliances on. We think of stacking primarily for wall cabinets in kitchens but there are lots of other ways to use this design technique. Measure from the highest point in the floor and draw a level line marking the top of the base cabinets. Use a compass to scribe a line that follows the contours of the wall.

Builder s grade cabinets are easy to spot because the wall cabinets are generally 36 high. This is why i hadn t anchored the cabinet boxes to the wall yet. From that line and draw another line for the bottom of the upper cabinets. Choose from a variety of stylish cabinet hardware to update your current or new cabinets.

We also offer a variety of small appliances bar. This is when i finally attached the cabinets to the wall using 2 5 screws into the studs from the tops of the cabinets. An extra row of cabinets adds a sense of continuity to your kitchen space. For uneven walls clamp the filler strip to the outside of the cabinet face.

Cut the piece along the line at a 7 to 10 degree bevel to help fit it against the wall. This guide reviews how to install wall cabinets and give your kitchen a makeover. Our selection of backsplashes and wall tiles countertops and laminate offer durability and beauty without breaking the bank. After all the fillers were in place i starting putting back up the crown that i removed in step 1.

Product photography and illustrations have been reproduced as accurately as print and web technologies permit. The whole unit is pulled forward and blocked to be flush with the base cabinet. If you want double stacked cabinets you could then replace all your 42 inch tall cabinets with 36 inch tall cabinets with little 18 inch cabinets on top. A good cabinet installation starts with a good layout.

Mark up the wall first. But if you are wondering whether or not adding stacked cabinets is a good decision for your kitchen we should take a look at when they are appropriate and when they just won t do. To ensure highest satisfaction we suggest you view an actual sample from your dealer for best color wood grain and finish representation. Check out our kitchen sinks and faucets for an extra accent.

This entertainment center was made by stacking two wine storage cabinets wsc1818 over a 36 wide wall cabinet w3612.