These cabinets help homeowners get maximum storage out of a small space in a kitchen.
How to install ceiling mounted kitchen cabinets.
Begin your installation with a corner cabinet or from the far left if you don t have a corner unit.
Ceiling mounted cabinets should be capable of supporting a tremendous amount of weight.
It s best to try to start the base cabinet installation as close to this high point as possible it s easier to shim under the cabinets on the lower spots to make them level with this first one rather than starting on a low point and having to trim the bottoms of the cabinets.
Draw a vertical line to line up the edge of the first cabinet to be installed.
Free hanging kitchen cabinets typically anchor to the ceiling above a kitchen island or peninsula.
Cabinet construction should consist of 3 4 inch plywood.
How to install ceiling mounted kitchen cabinets.
Finally mark the stud locations.
Start with the corner cabinet and measure up from the line you drew to the height of the cabinet.
Label the location of the kitchen wall cabinets and appliances on the wall.
You can modify a set of wall cabinets to make them strong enough for a ceiling mount.
Our three part installation series shows you how to complete the job.
Next outline where the first cabinet will hang.
Measure and prep for cabinets breathe life into your kitchen garage laundry room or closets with new cabinets.
Remember to account for the face frame.