Hey guys let me show you how to install cabinets after I talk about why Milwuakee tools are better then Dewalt for three hours (proceeds to use Dewalt drill for install).
The back of the cabinet may not be strong enough to hold the weight. It's better to screw a board to the wall studs and on the back of the cabinet frame like in this video ua-cam.com/video/DXCkrngdlrQ/v-deo.html. This gal is reusing old cabinets which you can find for free from people who are remodeling.
Wow, in just 2 minutes and 43 seconds, the amount of the information we take in from this video would be applied to at least a few hours or for me maybe a couple of days of preparation and work. You can hardly be more concise than that!
I’m under contract with my first home that’s had one owner. It’s a 60s home that’s never been updated. There’s green steel cabinets in the kitchen. This is the first video I’ve seen where I am almost confident that I can do this!
I’m a year late but I bet You’re in for surprise. Wire mesh, concrete and titles isn’t easy to remove. once it’s remove and replaced with new blank drywall then it’s smooth from there . At least for me it is
Elaborate and easy to understand instructions. It is best to begin with corner cabinets -now this is an important tip at 2:04 for a newbie DIYer. looking forward to many more helpful tips and ideas.
I am confused. Are these cabinets held on the wall with screws that are at the rear side which is thin and flumsy and not on the corners where the material is thick and studry?
Gave me great ideas for installing under the cabinet lighting in my kitchen and possibly my hutch and curio cabinets. Thank you so much, it's going to be way easier than I first thought it would be.
My question is, how is it holding to the wall when we put all the stuff inside the cabinets. My fear is that it will rip off the wall if it’s too heavy.
That’s my question too. I understand the screws go into studs but they go through the back of the cabinet which appears to be particle board. I feel like the frame of the cabinet should be attached to bear the load.
@@jimbo2.094 there are usually backer strips on the bottom middle and top that connect to the frame of the cabinet.. you should be screwing through the particle board plus these backer strips made out of plywood.
@@mijo5964 Agree, I have these cabinets and they dont have the backer strips... the particle board back is literally the only thing holding these cabinets to the wall, and it appears to be glued to frame. In the video, they are attaching the cabinets to each other, so that's a little reassuring I guess. I'm using these in my laundry room, but if I were installing in a kitchen where they'd be holding heavy dishes, I'd be concerned about their holding ability and do something to reinforce them. (If anyone has idea/tips lmk I'm installing next week :) )
Good question, this is why I looked at this video in the first place. I bought an older home to rent out and it has upper cabinets that are already hanging due to screws only going through the particle board giving way. The cabinets I purchased do not have the reinforcement strips and am wondering if I should put some in the cabinets before screwing them to the studs.
Great video. But 3" screws seem kind of excessive. Cabinet back is about 1/2" to 3/4" and the drywall is 3/8" to 1/2". That leaves at least 1 3/4" of screw into the stud. At most, almost 2". Seems a bit much. I would recommend 2.5" screws. Thanks for the nice video, either way.
I see your comment has been up for 6 years, but in case someone else reads it, the screws aren't just holding up the cabinets, they are holding up everything you put in those cabinets, so go with longer screws. 3 inch or 3 1/2 inches would be best. Just consider that a 2×4 stud is actually 3 1/2 inches deep, your sheetrock wall is probably 1/2 inch, and the back of your cabinet is hopefully another 1/2 of plywood (though cheapo cabinets might be particle board, or much thinner plywood), and you see the screw would have about 2 1/2 inches into the stud. That should support several hundred pounds assuming the cabinet itself can handle that. In a kitchen where you will be keeping plates and glasses, or pots and pans, that should be fine. For safety and longevity you want your fasteners to be rated to at least 3 or 4 times the actual load they will see.
this helps! had some moron house flipper hire a bunch of drug addicts to remodel our home and one of our cabinets just fell off the wall .. just 2 long screws at the top were holding the cabinet in place
@Lowe's Home Improvement my biggest suggestion and concern... Why are the videos you've produced as guides to using the products you sell not openly running at the store and recommended by the employees?!?!?!?!?!!?!
I never drive screws through the thin backing, i always use the outer cabinet frame to hold the cabinet against the wall, the backing is too thin to hold up the cabinet and its contents i.e. plates, bowls cups etc...
Use plenty of drywall or cabinet screws into the studs. If you have very heavy cabinets, use lag screws and washers. Your cabinet will fall apart before they detach from the walls.
You'll have to pre-drill the concrete walls with a concrete bit, line up the holes that you would drill through the cabinets with the holes you drilled into the concrete walls and use the proper hardware( wall plugs, concrete screws, etc..) to secure the cabinets to the concrete walls
Hello. I have a question. I wanted to install an ordinary shoe cabinet on my bedroom wall. However since the cabinet has a very thin back, it would be difficult to attach it to the wall. Except from the back, the rest of the cabinet looks very strong, which is why I got it in the first place for shoes. Our walls are pretty dry and hard so I know it will be difficult to drill and I would probably need many screws to hold the cabinet. I was wondering if you could give me your opinion on whether and how I can install this cabinet safely withought fearing it will one day fall off the wall. Also I can give you the weight and or measurememnts of our cabinet if you want. And what size and length screws would i need to use for this? Thank you
Amature at best, first of all you install base runs first then overheads, as base cupboards able the installer to use adjustable stands, especially doing corner overheads. Its easier and stronger to use white heads instead of counter sunk screw, as white heads have a bigger head , well not bore into your surface of board which weakens it and no need for capping. There are other materials and techniques shown throughout this video that myself would disagree with as it those not comply with industry or quality workmanship.
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Hey guys let me show you how to install cabinets after I talk about why Milwuakee tools are better then Dewalt for three hours (proceeds to use Dewalt drill for install).
The back of the cabinet may not be strong enough to hold the weight. It's better to screw a board to the wall studs and on the back of the cabinet frame like in this video ua-cam.com/video/DXCkrngdlrQ/v-deo.html. This gal is reusing old cabinets which you can find for free from people who are remodeling.
Wow, in just 2 minutes and 43 seconds, the amount of the information we take in from this video would be applied to at least a few hours or for me maybe a couple of days of preparation and work. You can hardly be more concise than that!
I’m under contract with my first home that’s had one owner. It’s a 60s home that’s never been updated. There’s green steel cabinets in the kitchen. This is the first video I’ve seen where I am almost confident that I can do this!
I’m a year late but I bet You’re in for surprise. Wire mesh, concrete and titles isn’t easy to remove. once it’s remove and replaced with new blank drywall then it’s smooth from there . At least for me it is
Finally. A simple to follow video. I swear I've been looking for years. Well done Lowes
The quality of this video is great! Makes it look easy and is super encouraging for amateur DIYers. Thank you!
Thanks Jared!
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sounds good, in practice.
This is everything you need to install cabinets in a short detailed video. Thank you Lowe’s.
Thank God! A no nonsense, to the point & concise video. Fluid instructions right to the end. Very rare on UA-cam.
Elaborate and easy to understand instructions. It is best to begin with corner cabinets -now this is an important tip at 2:04 for a newbie DIYer. looking forward to many more helpful tips and ideas.
This was the GUIDANCE I needed to prepare myself for a task at work..thank you so much LOWE'S✌
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Lowe's! ❤❤❤
Wow, LOWES did a great job with this video!
I am confused. Are these cabinets held on the wall with screws that are at the rear side which is thin and flumsy and not on the corners where the material is thick and studry?
how touching and emotional and inspirational. this totally made me see my life in a different way.
This is beyond helpful. Thank you!! Gotta hang some new cabinets 💕 thanks Lowes!!
We're so glad that you found our video helpful! 💙
Thank you for all the videos you're sharing. It helps and save a lot.
Gave me great ideas for installing under the cabinet lighting in my kitchen and possibly my hutch and curio cabinets. Thank you so much, it's going to be way easier than I first thought it would be.
Great videos! Just the right amount of details.
My question is, how is it holding to the wall when we put all the stuff inside the cabinets. My fear is that it will rip off the wall if it’s too heavy.
Cabinets need to be screwed into wall studs. They touch on that in beginning of video
That’s my question too. I understand the screws go into studs but they go through the back of the cabinet which appears to be particle board. I feel like the frame of the cabinet should be attached to bear the load.
@@jimbo2.094 there are usually backer strips on the bottom middle and top that connect to the frame of the cabinet.. you should be screwing through the particle board plus these backer strips made out of plywood.
@@mijo5964 Agree, I have these cabinets and they dont have the backer strips... the particle board back is literally the only thing holding these cabinets to the wall, and it appears to be glued to frame. In the video, they are attaching the cabinets to each other, so that's a little reassuring I guess. I'm using these in my laundry room, but if I were installing in a kitchen where they'd be holding heavy dishes, I'd be concerned about their holding ability and do something to reinforce them. (If anyone has idea/tips lmk I'm installing next week :) )
Good question, this is why I looked at this video in the first place. I bought an older home to rent out and it has upper cabinets that are already hanging due to screws only going through the particle board giving way. The cabinets I purchased do not have the reinforcement strips and am wondering if I should put some in the cabinets before screwing them to the studs.
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Great video. But 3" screws seem kind of excessive. Cabinet back is about 1/2" to 3/4" and the drywall is 3/8" to 1/2". That leaves at least 1 3/4" of screw into the stud. At most, almost 2". Seems a bit much. I would recommend 2.5" screws.
Thanks for the nice video, either way.
I see your comment has been up for 6 years, but in case someone else reads it, the screws aren't just holding up the cabinets, they are holding up everything you put in those cabinets, so go with longer screws. 3 inch or 3 1/2 inches would be best. Just consider that a 2×4 stud is actually 3 1/2 inches deep, your sheetrock wall is probably 1/2 inch, and the back of your cabinet is hopefully another 1/2 of plywood (though cheapo cabinets might be particle board, or much thinner plywood), and you see the screw would have about 2 1/2 inches into the stud. That should support several hundred pounds assuming the cabinet itself can handle that. In a kitchen where you will be keeping plates and glasses, or pots and pans, that should be fine. For safety and longevity you want your fasteners to be rated to at least 3 or 4 times the actual load they will see.
This helped me installing cabinets in my home. Thanks!
Thank you so much for your valuable information 😊😊
nice video you can learn alot honestly!!
What about all those exposed screw heads? Is there a way to cover them that would match the finish of the cabinet?
Just a perfect shed building guide
Great video. Easy to understand and will come in handy when doing my reno.
Thanks for sharing
this helps! had some moron house flipper hire a bunch of drug addicts to remodel our home and one of our cabinets just fell off the wall .. just 2 long screws at the top were holding the cabinet in place
@Lowe's Home Improvement my biggest suggestion and concern... Why are the videos you've produced as guides to using the products you sell not openly running at the store and recommended by the employees?!?!?!?!?!!?!
you just screwing into the studs? Some I have seen using cleats. Thanks
Heyday,
Or use the supplied cabinet hangar brackets to the studs then hook the cabinets into position on the wall
nice work
Excelente 😮
How do you taper the shims at bowed walls to prevent the cabinet backs from bowing? Not explained, this confuses me.
with a level......
Why his not using dewalt tools or fatmax Tape measure.
Thanks
I did not know Bono was into DIY!
Thanks, I was looking for the average/typical floor height, 54 inches!... I'm hanging mine a little over 55" :)
Wiggle room for new (taller) counter-top appliances
very hepfull thanks
It's all fun and games until you drill through a pipe and see water... 🤣 thanks for the video!
Wish you guys have screw sizes, every video I come across doesn’t mention this. Especially needed for me for the backer board.
It says the screw size at :48. It’s a size #10 screw, 3 inches long.
I never drive screws through the thin backing, i always use the outer cabinet frame to hold the cabinet against the wall, the backing is too thin to hold up the cabinet and its contents i.e. plates, bowls cups etc...
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Our cabinet above the stove is falling down because whoever installed them into the apt we moved into, didn't secure them properly.
Use plenty of drywall or cabinet screws into the studs. If you have very heavy cabinets, use lag screws and washers. Your cabinet will fall apart before they detach from the walls.
The 54" line... assuming your floor is level?
What if the wall is concrete? How to screw that?
You'll have to pre-drill the concrete walls with a concrete bit, line up the holes that you would drill through the cabinets with the holes you drilled into the concrete walls and use the proper hardware( wall plugs, concrete screws, etc..) to secure the cabinets to the concrete walls
Great video/ thanks for posting!
Sure wish more details were shown about shimming. I can't find a single video that shows details.
Why do they shim behind the cabinet and leave that little space?
Don't you need to account for a filler on the left corner?
They are called wall and base cabinets.
Hello. I have a question. I wanted to install an ordinary shoe cabinet on my bedroom wall. However since the cabinet has a very thin back, it would be difficult to attach it to the wall. Except from the back, the rest of the cabinet looks very strong, which is why I got it in the first place for shoes. Our walls are pretty dry and hard so I know it will be difficult to drill and I would probably need many screws to hold the cabinet.
I was wondering if you could give me your opinion on whether and how I can install this cabinet safely withought fearing it will one day fall off the wall. Also I can give you the weight and or measurememnts of our cabinet if you want. And what size and length screws would i need to use for this?
Thank you
Since you've got some specific challenges best bet is to stop by your local Lowe's and talk with an associate. Thanks for watching our video.
Martyna Seiliute cut wood pieces to fit in side your cabinet. Screw them in on the sides, then you can screw to stubs
Who knew you could hang cabinets using SCREWS?
What else are you going to use, telepathy?
who has a saw though....
Ahova Harry handy to have around. Keep an eye out for our 5 Essential Power Tools video coming this fall. Thanks for watching our video.
Who doesn’t?
....yeaaa I'm not doing this myself
Wrong screws was used to secure back...... smh !
how much cost
Cost will vary depending on how many cabinets you need and style you choose. Thanks for watching.
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how about a simple cabinet and the small space
Sorry but "simple" and "small" depend on your point of view. :) Stop by your local Lowe's to get the details.
54" line?
54" is the accepted/common practice for the height from the floor to the bottom of the cabinet.
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It's just that easy eh?
is that a concrete wall? did u just use screw. why no wall plug?
Shity instalation. No anchors? Are you kidding?
2:10 wtf is this lowes!
this looks very difficult
Nah, easy.
This is comical
Wow, the "pros" using drywall screws to mount cabinets. 👎
Amature at best, first of all you install base runs first then overheads, as base cupboards able the installer to use adjustable stands, especially doing corner overheads. Its easier and stronger to use white heads instead of counter sunk screw, as white heads have a bigger head , well not bore into your surface of board which weakens it and no need for capping. There are other materials and techniques shown throughout this video that myself would disagree with as it those not comply with industry or quality workmanship.
It's a DIY video, cool your t!ts
Blah blah blah.
"WALL" cabinets...not uppers...uppers are dentures!!!
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