When I install cupboards, I always make sure that they are not loose when being anchored to the floor. Kitchen island bases must be installed correctly. Loose cabinets are not acceptable. If you are having a problem where the installer did not fasten the boxes to the floor well enough, I’m going to give you a few suggestions. read Loose Kitchen Island Base Cabinets
Should you attach a handle or knob on a sink cabinet false drawer front? Throughout the years, I have had many customers ask me to attach a hardware pull on the decorative drawer face of the kitchen sink cabinetry.
This is not the standard practice of the majority of cupboard manufactures. In all actuality, I do not think I have ever seen a store bought cupboard that had a decorative hardware piece on this area.
Unless a sink cabinet has a tilt out face, like the one in the picture, it will not come equipped with any hardware installed.
This particular item being attached to the front or being left off is going to really be a matter of personal preference. read Sink Cabinets False Drawer Fronts
The process of installing kitchen or vanity cabinet kick plates or toe kick boards is rather easy. The challenge is getting the void spaces next to the floor fitted correctly. Every time I install cupboards and then get ready to finalize the bases, by adding the kick, I am always hopeful that I will not have to scribe the final piece to a crocked floor. Fitting and scribing a board to make things look good can he time consuming. However, if there are voids, you must fit things correctly.
If you are considering installing your own cabinets and the area has concrete walls, there are a few things you need to know how to do correctly. There are special tools that make hanging wall cabinets on concrete an easier task. Particular fasteners will make the cabinet installation on concrete go smoother as well. read Installing Cabinets on Concrete walls
What should I do if I hit an electrical wire behind the wall with a screw while installing cabinets? In twenty seven years I’ve never had to address this question until the other day. I hit a live 220 range wire with a drywall screw. There was a slight spark on the tip of the Phillip’s drill bit and a slow smoldering odor that followed. The smell of smoke was in the air. I knew that I had nailed that sucker right on. Hit Electrical Wire With Screw Installing Cabinets