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How to Hang a Cabinet on a Wall

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By Robin Hewitt
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You've bought some cabinets for your garage or kitchen, and now you're scratching your head. How do you get the dang things to hang up there? Hanging a cabinet on a wall isn't too difficult; all you'll need is some common household tools and a buddy to help you out.

From Quick Guide: Cabinet Making Guide
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Measuring tape Level Stud locator Drill 3/8-inch drill bit ½-inch wood screws
  1. Step 1

    Measure a line where you want the bottom of the cabinet; use a level to be sure it is straight.

  2. Step 2

    Locate the wall studs with a stud finder and mark each location with an "X" 1/2 inch below your bottom line.

  3. Step 3

    Raise the cabinet to its future location, using the bottom line as a guide. Align the brace boards on the back of the cabinet with the stud "X" marks below the bottom.

  4. Step 4

    Drill pilot holes through the brace boards and into the wall, making sure you hit the studs behind. Drill two holes for each brace, equal distance from the bottom and top and equal distance from each other.

  5. Step 5

    Hang the cabinet, using wood screws through the pilot holes and making sure the screws are attaching to the studs. Your cabinet is now ready for use.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you don't have a stud locator, you can find the studs by tapping a nail into the wall where the cabinet will be. Once you find the first stud the next one should be 16 inches off center from it. When the cabinet is installed it will hide the holes.
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