Home Improvement - How to Measure the Height of a Wall Cabinet

Most home owners do not think about what their home looks like from the top of the wall cabinet or sink. The appearance of a house from the top of the wall cabinet or sink can be very deceiving. It can be more apparent to see the flaws and defects in your home than the beautiful features that could make your home very appealing to potential buyers.

There are many instances where a sink or cabinet counter height is necessary. For example, a kitchen sink that is too high above the counter will most likely create a "slop sink" problem. A slop sink would appear to look good, but it would also cause the water to run down the counter when needed, resulting in a dirty kitchen. A cabinet height that is too low will also cause the homeowner to have a less pleasing appearance when viewed from the top of the cabinet or counter.

When you get an estimate from a furniture company, you will be asked to measure the counter and height of the sink and cabinet. Remember that these measurements will be used as a basis for the room's dimensions and style.

There are some homeowners who like to have a single side of the wall cabinet that faces their counter top. However, this may not be possible if there is a sink or cabinet that is on the opposite side of the counter.

When you are measuring the counter, be sure to be accurate so that you will be able to estimate the width. In addition, be sure to keep track of the length for measuring purposes. If you use too short a measurement for both the width and the length, you may find that you will be measuring again later.

Take the time measurement accurately, but don't over do it. This will allow you to measure more than one side of the cabinet or counter. Take the average of both sides, to make sure that you are getting an accurate measurement. This will help you avoid having to redo your measurements later.

Even if you are not measuring the width and the length, you should take the time to measure the depth of the counter. Some people try to omit this measurement, but this can result in a counter that is too shallow for the sinks and cabinets to be usable.

When you are taking the measurement of the depth of the counter, be sure to have it accurately placed on the paper. Do not count how many inches are off in one measurement. That will result in an inaccurate measurement.

Measuring the depth is very important. Without this information, you can't be sure that the depth of the counter will be correct for the sinks and cabinets you are planning to install. Remember that this depth will also be a factor when your counter tops are delivered.

When you are measuring the height of the counter, you will want to measure from the point of the top of the counter (the lowest part) to the middle of the counter. You will want to measure from the middle of the counter to the next longest part of the counter. Lastly, you will want to measure the height from the lowest part of the counter (the top) to the next longest part of the counter.

These are all measurements of the counter. You will also want to take measurements of the wall in the area of the counter. Measure the length of the counter from the wall at the widest point to the furthest point of the counter.

Finally, you will need to take measurements of the space under the counter in the area you need to install the sinks and cabinets. Measure from the floor at the floor joists to the underside of the counter at the bottom. You will need to divide the length of the counter by the height of the cabinet or sink that you plan to install.