How to install kitchen cabinets

In the past, you needed to hire a carpenter to make kitchen cabinets or spend hours making and installing them yourself. Nowadays, all you have to do is go to the store and buy them ready to put up when you get home.

Before installing kitchen cabinets, first consider the right type of cabinet to achieve a certain look or serve a specific function. Factors to consider before choosing the right kitchen cabinets are the type of wood, door styles, color, drawer types, trim and hardware, etc.

The three categories of kitchen cabinets are custom, semi-custom, and stock.

Standard cabinets are made of particle board and are available in limited styles and colors. The most used wood is cherry, oak and maple. Although they cannot be modified in terms of size, they can be detailed with trim and molding to create a better look.

Semi-custom cabinets have more wood to choose from and a variety of styles and finishes. Wood options include pine, walnut, and walnut. The width, depth and height can be changed.

Custom cabinets use heavy-duty ¾-inch that can cost up to $1,500 per foot. The client chooses the style, width, finish and wood to be used.

Modern cabinet trends are the use of a variety of finishes. Glazes can be used to cover stains and create depth. The hardware is also important, the hinges and sliders are more modern and have higher prices.

In-stock cabinets can usually be delivered immediately as they are always available in stores. Semi-custom cabinets take four to six weeks to deliver, and custom cabinets take at least a month or two to build and deliver.

Today, average consumers have become more interested and informed in all things related to their homes. People typically arrive at showrooms armed with the specific things they want for their kitchen cabinets.