How to Easily Hang a Wall Cabinet

Learn to hang wall cabinets so that you can make use of wall space in your home.

Whether you are installing cabinets in your kitchen or a spice cabinet in your pantry, the process of mounting wall cabinets is the same. Knowing how to hang the cabinets will allow you to complete the installation with ease. The important considerations for wall cabinets are that the cabinet is level and fastened securely to the wall. You will need a helper with larger cabinets, so plan on inviting a friend or family member to help on the day you plan to work on the project.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Stud finder
• Helper
• 2 T-jacks
• Screw gun
• Flat head wood screws, 1 box
• 48-inch level
• Wood shims, 1 package

Instructions

1. Measure the dimensions of the cabinet. Mark the dimensions on the selected location on the wall using a pencil and tape measure.

2. Run a stud finder along the wall inside the marked area for the cabinet. Mark the location of the wall framing boards as indicated by the stud finder.

3. Lift the cabinet into place with the assistance of a helper. Place the two T-jacks underneath the cabinet and adjust the height so that the jacks will support the cabinet in the correct place on the wall.

4. Drive a screw through the bottom lip of the cabinet into the wall where the nearest stud to one corner is located. Place a level onto the vertical side of the cabinet. Adjust the cabinet until it is level.

5. Place the level on the front face of the cabinet both vertically and horizontally. Insert shims behind the cabinet if the vertical and horizontal planes on the front face of the cabinet are not level. Once level, drive screws through the top and bottom lips of the cabinet at each stud location using flat head wood screws and a screw gun.

6. Remove the T-jacks from underneath the cabinet.

Tips & Warnings

• Install wall cabinets to save space in storage rooms such as laundry rooms and pantries.

• Always wear eye protection when operating power tools.

References

• The Natural Handyman: Cabinet Class: Learn from Professionals How to Install Ready-Made Cabinets
• Hammer Zone: Installing Kitchen Wall Cabinets

Resources

• New York Times: Home Clinic: How to Install A Wall Cabinet