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Cabinet Installation From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-412

In this first segment of the second episode of "Mom's Kitchen -- Traditional Update (2 of 3), host Paul Ryan and his brothers begin the cabinet installation. They join the corner bank of cabinets and add the detail rail. Then they begin hanging the upper cabinets.

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	In this episode Paul's mother is in dire need of a kitchen update, ...
	so his brothers pitch in to create a traditional space ...
	with new checkerboard block flooring, modern appliances, a ...
	stunning dinette nook and hutch-storage area off the kitchen!

Materials and Tools used for Cabinet Installation--

Safety glasses
Clamps
1-1/4" cabinet screws
2" screws
Screw gun
Compound miter saw
Level
Finish nailer
Tape measure

Materials and Tools used for Hanging the Hood --

Pry bar
Tape measure
Pencil
Level
Deck screws
Screwdriver

Materials and Tools used for Moving a Power Switch --

Hammer
Pry bar
Eye protection
Pencil
Screwdriver
Jab saw
Remodeling box
Tin snips
Tape

Materials and Tools used for Hanging Under Cabinet Lights --

Wire cutter
Screwdriver

	Paul shows his mother the new cabinets for her traditionally updated kitchen.
	Figure A
	Figure B

Cabinet Installation

1. Join the corner bank of cabinets with clamps (figure A). Make pilot holes and use 1-1/4" cabinet screws to fasten them together.

2. Make pilot holes and secure the face frames with 2" screws.

   DIY Tip: Don't use drywall screws for cabinets because they aren't strong enough and rust over time.

3. Use a compound miter saw to cut the detail rail to fit the cabinet tops (figure B). Clamp the rail to the top of the cabinets and make sure you have a uniform reveal all around the top. This will make sure that the detail sticks out farther than the cabinet doors.

4. Use a finish nailer to secure the detail rail.

5. To hang the upper cabinets, mark the studs on the wall.

6. Hold the cabinets in place and make sure it's level. Prestart the screws to make it easier and make sure you secure the cabinets into the studs in the wall.

In the next segment Paul and his brothers continue work on cabinets.

RESOURCES :

Cabinetry
Brand name: KraftMaid
Style: Maple Raised Panel
Color: Cognac and Garnet Glaze
Where available: See the Website listed below.
Kraft Maid Cabinetry
Website: www.kraftmaid.com

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