There are several ways to handle a new refrigerator that is too big for the opening. Yes, the cabinet above can be cut down (or “remodeled”) if the doors can be reused or replaced with the same style. A local cabinet maker will be able to determine what the best way to handle the situation is. Most situations when the appliance is too large the cabinets can be changed so that they will fit.
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If you’re having this problem where the doors in your kitchen are not aligned correctly it may be a simple task or a complicated one to get things straight. Decorative, Y-5, Y-7 and concealed hinges all have different methods that need to be used for making adjustments.
What kind of hinge are you working with? If it is a European style concealed hinge please refer to this article about adjusting European cabinet hinges. These are by far the easiest types of hinges to adjust but the most common style that gets out of adjustment.
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When you are installing cabinets that have plastic laminate on them, the process of cutting the Formica, when scribing to fit, can be done with a skill saw. The trick to this is using the circular saw in a reverse motion when making the cut on the finished side. What I mean is that rather than pushing the circular saw forward so that the rotation of the blade is pulling the finish side of the laminate up and causing it to chip, you kerf the laminate running the skill saw in a reverse motion. The first pass of this saw kerf should only be about an eight of an inch deep. Make sure that you practice this technique several times on a scrap piece of wood before actually doing it on the cabinet. Use the following steps as a guide. read Cutting Formica with A Circular/Skill Saw
Before making the cut it’s important that the kitchen hood cabinet be centered over the vent pipe. If it is not positioned properly make sure that you will be able to make the transition work before cutting the hole. read Cut Kitchen Hood Cabinet for Vent
You could use a jig saw, belt sander and speed square, but if you make a template of the size radius that you need to put on the countertop, the edge cut will be square. Here’s how we have made round corners on our Formica or plastic laminate tops for many years. This method will apply to just about any type of material that can be shaped (or, “cut”) using a router. By making a template to follow your final product will be perfect. read How to Make a Radius Corner on a Countertop
We have always used lacquer based paint on raw maple doors, and on occasion, when painting Thermofoil doors we have used the same method. The number of coats will depend on how many flaws are on the doors. We are always able to get a nice looking satin finish by applying five coats on each side. Yes, I said five. If you decide to paint Thermofoil doors, check with your local cabinetry supply company to get the proper primers and top coat. read Painting Cabinet Doors with Lacquer
This is a question that gets asked all of the time. Customers don’t like the idea of having to trim around cupboards so they want to know if they can wallpaper before the cabinets get installed. Absolutely not is the common answer. Why would anyone think that their wallpaper would be safe when a cabinet installer is trying to attach a 100lb cabinet to the wall four and a seven feet in the air? read Should I Wallpaper Before Cabinets?
The standard distance that cabinets should be installed away from where there is a doorway is 4”. Using this measurement will allow enough room for door casing to be put around the opening. If you’re working on a house remodel, then you can make the dimension more like 2” from the molding that is already around the door. read How Far Back From Doorway do Cabinets get Installed
Periodically homeowners have kitchen cabinet damage where they have to rely on their insurance company benefits. Get three quotes and know what can be repaired. Bids from cabinet makers will help you deal with your cheap insurance estimates the adjuster will present. Low costs will be presented by the agent and you will need to be prepared to negotiate your claim. read Homeowner Insurance Quotes Cabinets
Although it’s not recommended, drywall screws will work for installing cabinets. You just have to make sure that you pre-drill a pilot hole in the cabinet part that you are attaching to either the wall or another cabinet. If you don’t create a pilot hole, there is a good possibility that when the screw is sinking it can snap off. These screws do not have a high sheer strength. read Can Drywall Screws be Used for Cabinet Installation
