Install Kitchen Cabinets - Step Number One

Oct 4
09:09

2010

Rob Stouffer

Rob Stouffer

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The very first thing that you should do before you install kitchen cabinets in your new kitchen is to make sure your four foot level is accurate. By doing this, you will be sure of a quality and accurate installation.

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I feel that to obtain the very best results,Install Kitchen Cabinets - Step Number One Articles you should make a trip out to the local rental store and rent a laser level for a day to get the installation started off on the level. You will find that the laser level is going to give you the optimum results when it comes to a level line to start the install.

Once you get the level set up, you can then transfer the laser mark on the walls at the corners of the kitchen and go from there. To establish a reference point, mark the laser line at all of the inside and outside corners of the walls.

Using a chalk line in the next step, snap lines in between these marks on the wall. The next step is one that you should pay attention to. Pull the chalk line as tight as possible to make sure that the line is not sagging in the middle. By doing this, you will be sure that the line will not have sagged in the middle of the wall. So, once you have used the chalk box to snap the lines, go back with the laser and double check your lines.

Now, you can get the same results by using a four foot level if you cannot obtain or rent a laser level. But you will have to take great care in drawing out the level lines with the four foot level.

Start drawing the level lines around the walls after you have found the high spot of the floor. If you have someone available to give you a hand with this, then I highly suggest that you have another person hold the other end of the level while you draw the lines.

After you have finished drawing the lines around the kitchen, flip the level end for end and reverse what you have just done. If you get to the beginning of the line and they match up, you know that your level is accurate. Only if the lines match up when you go back around the kitchen in reverse will the line be perfectly level. If you find that the lines are not lining up, your level is not accurate and you will need to purchase a new one.

This is why it is best to use a laser level if at all possible. It will save you some time at the beginning stages of the installation, but it will be the very best way to give you level lines to start with. This step is just like the foundation of any structure or building. The entire process will be compromised if this step is not done correctly.