Installing new cabinets can certainly make a distinctive impact in the look of your kitchen – and can also work to increase the selling points of your home if you plan to put it on the market in the near future.  Installing kitchen cabinets is easier when you refer to our handy cabinet installation guide for help.

Throughout our site, you will find tons of articles on everything you need to know in order to install kitchen cabinets right the first time.  Proper installation using appropriate techniques is the cornerstone to completing a cabinet installation where the cabinets work like they should, and are visually plumb, straight, flush with each other, and appealing.

Cabinet Installation Guide: Tips for Installing Cabinets

While you don't need to be a professional contractor in order to properly install your new cabinets, you do need a discerning eye and stamina to keep going until the job is completed.  Here are some tips to make installing your new cabinets a breeze.

• Rome wasn't built in a day, and in many cases, your cabinet installation won't happen in just one day either.  Plan on and allow time for proper installation – perhaps even an entire weekend.
• Don't plan to install the cabinets without some help from a buddy.  Although a cabinet "jack" can help you with holding the cabinets in position as they are mounted, it is always advisable to work with a friend to get the best look for your cabinets.
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• Your rough plumbing and wiring should be installed prior to cabinet installation to prevent you from using additional floor materials, which can blow your budget.  This also guards from the damage to new floor from post-installation wiring and plumbing jobs.
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• Install cabinets that are to be mounted to the wall before the bottom (base) cabinets so that the former won't be in your way as you complete the installation.
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• Although many new cabinets will arrive preassembled, some don't.  You will need to follow the manufacturer's instructions for assembly of your kitchen cabinets.  A big tip, though – don't install the doors, drawers, or shelves, and if they are already assembled, remove these components and label them according to where they are to be reinstalled.
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• Prepare the wall area where the cabinets will be hung beforehand.  These walls should be clean, smooth, and level.  Wood shims can be tapped into place behind the cabinets or under them to make slight adjustments for levelness.
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• The upper cabinets in your kitchen always have the biggest load to bear, so keep that in mind when installing your new cabinets.  Upper cabinets must be carefully and securely secured to wall studs without exception.  Many cabinets have a support rail across the back of them that allow for easier installation and mounting on the wall stud.