Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Install Kitchen Cabinets By First Finding The High Spot In The Floor

Before you install kitchen cabinets in your new kitchen, there are a few steps that you need to take in order to get the job started off on the right foot.

Start by drawing out the new design on your walls after you have gone over your plans and have familiarized yourself with the new layout. Take your time and make sure that you get this step done in an exact manner.

By getting this step right to start with, you are going to make things a lot easier. The entire success of your kitchen installation rests on this step. The high point of the floor is the reference point that you will use for the entire installation process.

So, the very first thing that you will want to do is to measure up from the floor thirty inches and place a mark on the wall. Now, place a mark at this spot and using a four foot level, draw a level line along the walls where the cabinets are going to be placed.

Now, the next thing is to go around the level line every two feet and jot down the measurements up from the floor. Once you have dtermined which one of the measurements is the smallest, you have found the high point of the floor. Now you will want to measure up from this high point thirty four and a half inches and place another mark. Draw a new level line from this mark and you will have the top of the base cabinets established. This is the reference point that will represent the go to mark for the rest of the installation.

I cannot stress enough the importance of taking your time and getting this step exactly right. It is much like the base or foundation of any building structure. It has to be perfectly level. Something that you might want to do is to visit your local rental store and rent a laser level for this step. This will give you the most precise level line, and you will be able to move ahead with confidence knowing that the base of your new kitchen installation will be perfect.

Now that you know what one of the very first steps in your kitchen installation is, you will want to learn more of the steps that are involved in order for you to get the job done right. Visit http://installkitchencabinetshelp.com to download a guide just for homeowners who want to install their own kitchen.

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