Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Hanging Cabinetry
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MK184GTI
02-25-09, 12:11 PM
Hello all,
I'm new to the site and if there happens to be another thread w/ the info I'm searching for... well please link me, I hate to create multiple stuff anywhere...
My question.
1. How do I determine the highest point in the floor to use as a mark for my base cabinets?
2. When installing the upper cabinets, do I assemble them on the ground then lift? (seems like a good idea since it would be easy to get them all straight in the front) or do I start w/ a corner cabinet (in this case lazy susan) and work one by one towards the outside wall?
3. Level floors... do I need to use levelquick prior to installing the cabinetry? or do I shim? then use levelquick prior to installing the flooring?
4. Lastly, I have cork flooring waiting, I understand it's a bad idea to run wall to wall w/ cork in the kitchen, should I then install 1/2 in plywood under each base cabinet prior to installing the cabinet so that the floor will match up "nicer" to the bottom edge of the cabinets and at the same time keep me from having a 'higher edge' in the floor than could hold say water if there was a leak??
Thank you all in advance.
M
I'm new to the site and if there happens to be another thread w/ the info I'm searching for... well please link me, I hate to create multiple stuff anywhere...
My question.
1. How do I determine the highest point in the floor to use as a mark for my base cabinets?
2. When installing the upper cabinets, do I assemble them on the ground then lift? (seems like a good idea since it would be easy to get them all straight in the front) or do I start w/ a corner cabinet (in this case lazy susan) and work one by one towards the outside wall?
3. Level floors... do I need to use levelquick prior to installing the cabinetry? or do I shim? then use levelquick prior to installing the flooring?
4. Lastly, I have cork flooring waiting, I understand it's a bad idea to run wall to wall w/ cork in the kitchen, should I then install 1/2 in plywood under each base cabinet prior to installing the cabinet so that the floor will match up "nicer" to the bottom edge of the cabinets and at the same time keep me from having a 'higher edge' in the floor than could hold say water if there was a leak??
Thank you all in advance.
M
Wirepuller38
02-25-09, 12:29 PM
1. How do I determine the highest point in the floor to use as a mark for my base cabinets?
Use a level and long straight edge.
"2. When installing the upper cabinets, do I assemble them on the ground then lift? (seems like a good idea since it would be easy to get them all straight in the front) or do I start w/ a corner cabinet (in this case lazy susan) and work one by one towards the outside wall?"
Assemble as many as you can lift. Be sure to keep the fronts in a straight line. If the wall is uneven, use shims between the cabinets and the wall where the wall screws are located.
"3. Level floors... do I need to use levelquick prior to installing the cabinetry? or do I shim? then use levelquick prior to installing the flooring?"
Level the base cabinets with shims.
"4. Lastly, I have cork flooring waiting, I understand it's a bad idea to run wall to wall w/ cork in the kitchen, should I then install 1/2 in plywood under each base cabinet prior to installing the cabinet so that the floor will match up "nicer" to the bottom edge of the cabinets and at the same time keep me from having a 'higher edge' in the floor than could hold say water if there was a leak?"
Keep the base cabinets high enough to allow the dish washer to fit under the counter top after the flooring is installed.
Use a level and long straight edge.
"2. When installing the upper cabinets, do I assemble them on the ground then lift? (seems like a good idea since it would be easy to get them all straight in the front) or do I start w/ a corner cabinet (in this case lazy susan) and work one by one towards the outside wall?"
Assemble as many as you can lift. Be sure to keep the fronts in a straight line. If the wall is uneven, use shims between the cabinets and the wall where the wall screws are located.
"3. Level floors... do I need to use levelquick prior to installing the cabinetry? or do I shim? then use levelquick prior to installing the flooring?"
Level the base cabinets with shims.
"4. Lastly, I have cork flooring waiting, I understand it's a bad idea to run wall to wall w/ cork in the kitchen, should I then install 1/2 in plywood under each base cabinet prior to installing the cabinet so that the floor will match up "nicer" to the bottom edge of the cabinets and at the same time keep me from having a 'higher edge' in the floor than could hold say water if there was a leak?"
Keep the base cabinets high enough to allow the dish washer to fit under the counter top after the flooring is installed.
Just Bill
02-25-09, 05:09 PM
To add.....
A water level or laser will help find the low/high point of the floor. From the high point, strike a level line at 34 1/2"(usual height of base cabinets. Measure up 19 1/2" and stike a level line, wall cabinets are usually 18" above the CT. Mark all stud locations.
I have always worked alone, so I have a lift for wall cabinets. As suggested, assemble as many as you can get in place with the bodies you have. If by yourself with no aids, install a 1x or 2x at the wall cabinet height. This will help support the cabinets while you secure them.
Base cabinets: I start from the corner, shimming to the level line, precisely. Get this exactly right and the rest is easier. Keep in mind that any Ctop other than a formica top must be perfectly level, shim cabinets accordingly.
A water level or laser will help find the low/high point of the floor. From the high point, strike a level line at 34 1/2"(usual height of base cabinets. Measure up 19 1/2" and stike a level line, wall cabinets are usually 18" above the CT. Mark all stud locations.
I have always worked alone, so I have a lift for wall cabinets. As suggested, assemble as many as you can get in place with the bodies you have. If by yourself with no aids, install a 1x or 2x at the wall cabinet height. This will help support the cabinets while you secure them.
Base cabinets: I start from the corner, shimming to the level line, precisely. Get this exactly right and the rest is easier. Keep in mind that any Ctop other than a formica top must be perfectly level, shim cabinets accordingly.