Attaching Kitchen Base Cabinets to Wall

Attaching kitchen base cabinets to the wall is a great way to give your kitchen the old fashioned look you've always wanted. The process isn't difficult, but it does require a few steps to ensure a professional finished look. Base cabinets have the tendency to show dirt and grime pretty easily, so make sure you brush your cabinets frequently to keep them looking clean. Also, when you're attaching kitchen base cabinets to wall, make sure you have a level on the floor and an overhead light so you can see the connection from the wall to the cabinet.

To begin, you'll need to find a place to hang the exterior doors for the base cabinets you are attaching to the wall. Check that the interior doors can be secured in their latches or if they must be pulled all the way out to remove them from the walls. Do not worry about damaging your wall as the installation is fairly simple.

From there, start by putting a new finish on the existing wall studs. It's easier to smooth out a small area of your wall in preparation for installing your new base cabinets. Once the exterior door is attached, apply two coats of primer for a complete surface finish. Allow this wall finish to dry before applying the paint to your new cabinets. For the final touch, apply a coat of painter's primer to seal and give the surface a smooth finish.

For your interior doors, it's a good idea to secure the exterior hinges and locks for added safety. As you'll soon find out, these interior doors will be more susceptible to damage if you aren't careful about the use of power tools, such as nail guns and hammers. Be sure that the door won't move while being mounted. One way to do this is to put a piece of plywood under the doorway in the horizontal position, then install your doors in the vertical position. This way, when you are working on the interior door, you won't have to worry about any movement in the doorway while you are placing screws and other hardware.

Next, you will need to connect the interior doors to the wall studs. To begin, use some temporary glue to attach the interior doors to the wall using the screws supplied with the project. Check to make sure the interior doors are securely attached to the studs before continuing with the installation. After the interior doors are in place, use the stud finder to locate the wall studs.

Then you can begin attaching the interior doors. First, carefully remove the exterior door hinges and secure the interior doors in place with the screws supplied with the project. Next, slide the interior doors into place and check to make sure they are securely in place.

Now you're ready to mount the base cabinets to the wall. First, use painter's primer to protect the surface you are working on. Start by taking off the base cabinets from the wall and removing the legs. Use painter's tape to cover the seams and place the base cabinets back in place.

Take the remaining wall and place it over the base cabinets. Starting at one end of the wall, screw each leg into the base cabinets. After the base cabinets are securely fastened to the wall, simply wipe the wall clean and apply painter's primer to help protect it from further damage.