How to Install Base Cabinets

Installing base cabinets in your kitchen is the next step in this series. For detailed instructions on base cabinet installation, click here: low.es/1Cx03X3
Difficulty Level: Advanced. If you are not 100% confident installing base cabinets, Lowe's recommends that you hire a professional. Call 1-877-GO-LOWES or visit low.es/2WvVSdO to learn more about installation services through Lowe’s.
Watch the prep video here: bit.ly/1A5nUJF
Watch how to hang upper cabinets here: bit.ly/1CpLiFG
STEPS:
00:15 - Make risers for cabinets
00:40 - Installing first cabinet
01:16 - Position and connect next cabinet
01:50 - Even cabinets and shim
02:04 - Install around plumbing and gas
02:22 - Attach filler strip
02:54 - Tighten screws and finish
03:08 - Add toe kicks
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[@craiggiffen8170]

Thank you for not taking 48 minutes to get to the point. Kudos to whomever scripted/edited these videos.

[@keouine]

This only applies if you deliberately used whomever. if not. never mind. So glad you thought of using whom, but when it's the subject of a clause, the function in the clause overrules the object of preposition rules. Entire clause "Whoever scripted these videos" is the object of the preposition too. To those people who judge me for correcting English. Hey, this is a video about building things.

[@mosesaltair3893]

We salute you.

[@GamerDad1987]

Currently installing lower cabinets. Honestly the tip about shimmimg the strip to be level may be the best tip I've heard through all my research. I'm going to do that

[@stupac10]

This was great, finally a video that explains the real world issues about uneven walls and floors and provides the solutions. They are never difficult but no one ever shows them! Thank you!

[@lucasbrotka2933]

Great tips. Id also add, for those about to install to check for low spots in the floor and make reference line from the highest part of your floor. You can always shim to bring cabinets up, but cant lower them.

[@libork8106]

On the back of the cabinets you should use cabinetry screws , not sheetrock screws, because the tapered head of the sheetrock screws can crack the back panel ...

[@21gonza21]

It’s actually harder than it looks

[@Pippinm7]

I was thinking the same thing! Wow

[@joerico219]

you just made my morning that got a ridiculous laugh outta me, thank you.

[@kylechapman4781]

That’s what she said

[@juancho1269]

Not really

[@billytheweasel]

very good video! BUT find the high spot in the floor first and make that your horizontal level line.

[@klockwd]

Thanks for adding the tip about clamping the cabinets together to get a tight fit. The rest of the process is fairly intuitive, but I would not have thought of that.

[@MyNameIs_Brandi]

Agree... but I wouldn't have intuitively known so much shimming and leveling was necessary... and I may have wasted flooring under the cabinets instead the way they put it on a little platform against the very edge of flooring. (... that's if "shimming" is even a word ... let me hide from the grammar police)

[@hollymckain4434]

Very well made video showing step by step procedure to install base cabinets. At 0:40, some tips such as considering flooring options and removing doors and drawers while installing base cabinets are helpful. Appreciate your DIY videos on home improvement.

[@danteslimon4102]

Exactly how I instal cabinets,amazing 🙌

[@officecrazy7]

Thank you for the very practical and useful tutorial. Great advice.

[@phillymathguy8142]

At 0:54, "The horizontal line is your main guide". What horizontal line? How to draw it is not discussed. Notice that at 0:59 there's no line.

[@MarkMinistries]

These are great only 3 1/2 minutes videos giving you the important information and details... I got some tips but I’m not doing it exact way seen in cabinets on top of floor for example

[@jjbarbersupplyco]

Any idea on when this might be released? Patiently waiting :)

[@ryankonkin2935]

I'd caution against using 3inch screws for cabinets. Unless you know where your electrical and plumbing is in the wall you are taking a chance. 1 1/4 front of stud to edge of hole for electrical and plumbing. 1/2 or 5/8 drywall plus cabinet back thickness. I'd use 2 1/2 max.

[@Melodyktn]

Thanks, this is the information I was looking for. 3" seemed too much.

[@daniellthornton4218]

You make it seem so easy😭

[@NashPotatoesCoffeeShow]

Wowza, I think I can do this...thanks for the help!

[@lorenzoreyes3257]

Great work in how to install cabinets. Thanks

[@EyeShopOptical]

Personally I love shed and my friend also love it

[@laprepper]

Surprised they didn’t mention start at the highest corner first

[@thedyslexic9936]

If you have wavy walls, how do you measure/mark so the base cabinets will be in line with the top cabinets. If you start at the top left for the tops and then put in the bases from left as well, how do make sure that the right edges line up for the fridge or stove say three cabinets over...if the left hand wall is not plumb. Would you drop a plumb line (or something easier) to have a line to start from....?

[@laprepper]

@1:45 I have that situation small corner lower kitchen cabinet section that’s really driving me crazy because trying to measure the thickness of a shim that’s basically behind the cabinet when it’s against the wall is something I haven’t perfected yet

[@Ed_Gein]

Can base cabinets sit on top of new tile?

[@jackmartin4096]

How do you install the corner filler

[@viralvaishnav451]

Can I get guidance on how to do measurement for base cabinets not under kitchen platform but opposite to it..

[@j.s.3414]

Cool, how does this work with double thick plaster/rockwall?

[@mhart94]

Good video if you own your own woodshop.

[@Emergentministry]

Exactly! If a person has all these tools it is unlikely that they will need a video explaining how to do this lol.

[@1USAUSA]

@@Emergentministry What do you think was the real reason for this quick demonstration? LOL... To show everything that you are possibly going to need including all them tools that they showcased in this video... Hint, HINT, HINT!!!! LOL...

[@ohboy2592]

What homeowner doesn’t have a drill and a saw? You don’t need all the saws that they used.

[@Jonathan-ge1dg]

I see your looking for the video explaining how to install cabinets using a butter knife and pencil.

[@abccc6055]

what if the cabinet is narrow and no stud behind it. How do you hang?

[@codyboyles1636]

Probabaly late to reply to this. But toggle bolts work great. You attach it to your cabinets to left and right and after shimming you can toggle bolt it to your sheet rock to pull it tight to the wall.

[@brianirvin5593]

Hire someone to do it for me. Got it. 😂

[@dsummers1165]

Or, do it in a fraction of the time with EZ-Level Cabinet Leveling System!

[@sagitario12ish]

thanks for this video but, from bottom, what's the size to star the wall cabinets ?

[@lowes]

+sagitario12ish not sure I understand the question, can you clarify?

[@edub90]

18" above finished counter height (54" above finished floor) are standard but it's up to individual, some like more counter room and set 22-24" above counter

[@aarondrisk981]

Is it possible to replace 1 base cabinet in a lineup without completely removing the countertop?

[@OnionKnight541]

Anything is possible. From my perspective, it's better to try what you think would work than to not try anything at all. What type of countertop is it? If it's stone or laminate, it's likely glued to the base. You can use a blade or saws-all to break the bond between the base and the top (remove any visible screws first if there are any). Remove the old base (destroy it if it's helpful in getting it out). Then, if the other bases are shimmed, you may be able to slide the new base into the slot already, and then shim up the new base to the countertop. If the new won't slide into the slot (a millimeter too tall), you can sand down the bottom enough to slide it in, and then you can shim it back up to the right height. Ideally, the new base could slide in and then be shimmed up to be pressed against the countertop.

[@mjremy2605]

Good tips, many thanks! FYI... Please no music in background! Hard to hear with noise in background. Music interferes in any DIY video. Only the voice please.

[@fishingpinky3165]

Agreeded..3 years later. I hate when youtubers add music..so annoying

[@Melodyktn]

I didn't have any problem hearing or understanding what was said.

[@mjremy2605]

@@Melodyktn Well good for you! I did.

[@JoRoBoYo]

Shim

[@michelleglaspie5648]

is there a industry standard for base cabinet installation?

[@jerrodbrown3508]

I think you just watched it.

[@399868730]

جميل

[@terrencerooney6926]

Why is there music in the background? Not necessary. It just creates stress.

[@pitchblack189]

How can I tell where the studs are in the wall

[@aaront8629]

I like to use a magnet trick. You take a strong magnet and run it up and down the wall until you locate a vertical row of drywall screws. Those screw are very likely in to the center of the stud.

[@ericloche2603]

This doesn't address the european base cabinets which comprise the majority of cabinets you sell; those rest on plastic adjustable posts which can be adjusted for leveling and which make installing the toe kick a very different process. How about an update, Lowes?

[@JustDaveslots]

I have concrete as my wall in my kitchen where my base cabinets will be...would it be better to knock out the concrete and put up drywall to install my base cabinets or should i use concrete scews to install my base cabinets?

[@lowes]

+david 647 you can attach cabinets to the concrete wall with the correct hardware. If you have concrete floors as well be sure to take the appropriate steps to protect them; cabinets can absorb moisture from concrete. Thanks for watching our video.

[@turqeeman]

You've ruined me. >pow

[@MultiVideoMadness]

Does not show how to attach base to lazy Susan cabinet.

[@Mzelhemy]

Well this cabinets are junk. But custom cabinets are way way harder

[@bhojmanisha543]

P

[@calisawce7273]

This video single handedly screwed Lowes out of their own business. Why pay you to do it for us when we can watch a 3 minute how to. 😂

[@blackpanther-lh9xs]

to fast not a very good demo instruction, they be selling well

[@fairmountproperties2524]

Slow folks need to watch the 10 minute videos...LOL