How to Hang Cupboards
When remodeling, cupboards are invaluable additions to any home, because they give you extra storage space. Often, when remodeling a room you're already living in, there are dozens of displaced objects, so getting storage space up is critical. If you know what you're doing, it can be a quick process. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Prefabricated cabinet
- Pencil
- Narrow strip of wood
- Level
- Power drill
- 3-inch wood screws
- Stud finder
- Plywood (optional)
- Glue (optional)
- One or two assistants
Instructions
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Installation
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Measure and mark the height at which you will place the cabinet. Typical hanging cabinets are about 54 inches above floor level.
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Use the stud finder to locate the nearest studs and mark them.
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Hold the narrow strip of wood just below the mark you made earlier, and attach it to the wall using a pair of screws. Verify that it is level, because this is your reference line.
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Measure the height of the cabinet. Mark the cabinet's height above the reference line, then locate and mark the nearest studs. Make sure the marks are above the cabinet height mark.
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Look at the cabinet itself. If there are inch-deep depressions at the top and bottom of the cabinet, then you can mount it using the mounting strips at the back.
If there are none, examine the backing: if it's a thick backing, it may be able to support the cabinet's weight; if it's thin or made of cardboard, reinforce it with strips of plywood glued and screwed into the cabinet. Measure the location of the studs in relation to the cabinet's final position, and mark them on the backing or reinforcement.
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Place the cabinet on the wall in its final position, and have your assistants hold it steady.
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Using 3-inch wall screws, screw the cabinet into the wall. Make sure that the screws go through the mounting strip, drywall, and stud. Sink at least four screws into the cabinet for stability and sturdiness.
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Erase any marks you can still see. If you have more cabinets to install, use the reference line and repeat the procedure above. If this is the only cabinet, remove the reference plank.
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Tips & Warnings
To make life easier, build a makeshift scaffold or temporary support to keep the cabinet sturdy while installing it. If you install multiple cabinets, use 1-inch screws to attach the cabinets together for additional reinforcement. If the reference line left visible screw marks, you can spackle them to cover.
