Attaching Base Cabinets to Wall on a Budget

Attaching base cabinets to the wall is a great way to go when you are redoing your kitchen. You can do this on a budget and it will make a huge difference. So let's take a look at some of the ways you can use to get the look you want.

Start with what you have. The cabinets that you choose will make a big difference in how they are going to fit in your kitchen. It would be difficult to get them into place if you have old stock cabinets, and that is just not the right choice for your needs.

Decide how many you need and draw a sketch or a diagram of where you want them to go. You can have your cabinets framed on the walls so that they are flush with the surface. This gives you a nice appearance as well. It is also a good idea to measure your kitchen first so that you can get them just right.

Choose a coating that is appropriate for the thickness of the walls. A thicker wall will require more. Choose a product that is easy to clean and protect your cabinets from chipping. You can also get a gloss product that will protect the wood.

You need to decide where you want the base cabinets to be positioned. Some kitchens will have them above the counter or next to the stove. If you want them to be closer to the floor, it is important to consider the height of the wall.

Draw out where the drawers will go and how they will fit. Start with a guide to get the measurement right. Make sure you include the amount of cabinet space between the sides and the top. Also consider the space between the top and the back of the cabinets. If you have counter height units make sure that they are the same distance apart on each side.

Once you have all the drawers on paper then you can determine how many base cabinets you need. Make sure you choose those with the same width, depth and height. The drawer fronts should be built with raised lip so they can be slid back easily.

Start by drilling holes for the hinges, which will secure the base cabinets to the wall. Draw two guides, one for the wall and one for the other side. Check to make sure that you will be able to install the drawers before you drill the holes.

Fit the base cabinets in the hole you have made. When installing them, make sure that you don't create a clearance that could cause a crack in the base cabinets. You can use a nailing gun or hammer to fix them in place.

Finish off the job by covering the holes with a piece of plastic. The plastic will hold the base cabinets to the wall and provide some color. This will provide a finished look for your kitchen.

Use the paints you have purchased to match the colors of the wall. To get a good effect you may want to add some tape to hold them in place. The tape can be used to close the holes to make the hardware a little more secure.

If you find that you need to modify corners then you will want to consider sanding. This will help to keep your kitchen looking good, but at the same time will be easy to take down and get ready to put back up. One more thing that you may want to think about when doing this type of work is the installation of kitchen cabinets on a moving platform.