Little did I know that when I was learning how to make a Formica door that this would be one part of cabinet making that I would not enjoy doing during my thirty year carrier. Most people in the business feel the same way that I do. The reason is because this part of cabinetry fabrication is time consuming and very messy.

Making a plastic laminate cabinet door really is a simple process once you understand the necessary steps that need to be taken. The best way to learn is by watching a professional do laminate work.

Applying Formica Door Edges

• Tip: When you are applying the wax to various places on the mica doors, be careful to not get the substance on any areas where you will be applying contact cement to create a permanent bond.

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Diagram For Drawer Cut Sizes

In this section of our cabinet fabrication measurements, I will explain the diagram showing how to figure the size of a drawer. Sizes will vary depending upon the style of slide that you may be using. This tutorial shows the proper way to figure a drawer size for a side mount style of slide. These figures are universal for full extension and white epoxy coated European drawer slides. read article How To Figure Drawer Sizes

IF the finished floor is not level where you are installing your base cabinetry, I will explain to you how the base cabinet will need to be adjusted so that it sets level and can be scribed to the floor. Please keep in mind that this only has to be done when the cabinetry is being installed on top of finished flooring that is already installed.

Let’s just say that you are installing a 36” vanity on top of tile and the cabinet is about a half of an inch out of level in three feet. Use the following steps to get your bathroom cabinet installed properly.





How To Make A Base Cabinet Level

If you were scribing a vanity cabinet to an out of level floor, here is how you would make it level.

Set the cabinet in place and determine which end of the vanity is the lowest or needs to be raised up in order for the cabinetry to be level.
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There are only a few tools needed to put plastic laminate or Formica on a cabinet. These same tools work well with mica counter tops too. If you are planning on continuing to do this type of construction work. I’d recommend that you purchase brand name industrial grade equipment.
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Get your screws, level, step ladder and drill ready for fastening the upper cabinets to the wall. Within reaching distance you should have your electric or cordless drill and installation screws within a reasonable reaching distance. You can try read article Fastening Upper Cabinetry TO The Wall