When beginning a DIY kitchen cabinet install, always start in a corner where two runs of assembled kitchen cabinets will come together. Remove cabinet doors and set aside. Transfer the stud locations to the cabinet and start a screw in the installation rail(s) of the cabinet.
Starting with the corner wall cabinet, install 4 cabinet. Screws through the fastening strips on the cabinet into the wall studs. Be sure to check for level before fastening cabinet into place. Snap a chalk line or draw a level line at 34-3/4' from. The highest point of your finished floor.
The cost of cabinet installation can be quite affordable. If you’re on a budget or plan to do a larger cabinet installation project, we have options for all price points. For a less involved project with a limited budget, we offer in-stock designs. The next tier up would.

Assembly & installation helpful tips Measurement Tips Blind base -Measure how far out the adjacent row of cabinets are sticking out from the wall. It should be 24” unless you have a dish washer or other appliance with a handle that sticks out. A BBC45 will need to.

Cost to Install Cabinets - Notes and General Information

These estimates are for BASIC work performed in serviceable conditions by qualified trade professionals using MID GRADE materials. Work not mentioned on this page and/or work using master craftsman, premium materials and project supervision will result in HIGHER COSTS!

These estimates are NOT substitutes for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for accurate assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.

The cost estimate includes:

Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
Costs to prepare the worksite for Cabinet Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Cabinet Installation jobs.

The cost estimate does NOT include:

Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing those systems into compliance with current building codes.
Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc).
General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Cabinet Installation. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
Sales tax on materials and supplies.
Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.

References - Cabinet Installation

Product and Supplies Data: Lowes Cabinets Lowes , Apr 2021, Website
Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Cabinets Home Depot, Apr 2021, Website
Product and Supplies Data: Lowes Moulding and Millwork Products Reeb Millwork, Apr 2021, Website
Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Moulding and Millwork Products Home Depot, Apr 2021, Website
Carpentry,4th Edition Amer Technical Pub; 4th edition, Sep 2003, Leonard Koel, ISBN 826907385
The Building Estimator's Reference Book , Mar 2012,
Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6th edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
Cabinetmaking and Millwork MacMillan Publishing Company; 5 Revised edition, Jul 1989, John Feirer, ISBN 25373552

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