Installing your new cabinets doesn’t have to be complicated — especially when they’re pre-assembled. Here’s how beginners and first-time renovators can install Affordable Cabinets step-by-step without stress.
🧰 What You’ll Need
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Pencil and measuring tape
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Level
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Stud finder
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Power drill & screws
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Shims
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Cabinet jack (optional but helpful)
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A second set of hands (recommended for uppers)
📐 Step-by-Step: Base Cabinet Installation
1️⃣ Step 1: Mark the Layout
Use your pencil and level to draw horizontal lines across the wall to mark:
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Base cabinet height
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Top of toe kicks
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Plumbing or gas lines
Make sure your layout matches your measurement form or approved design.
2️⃣ Step 2: Find the Studs
Use a stud finder to locate wall studs. Mark them with vertical lines — you’ll be anchoring into these.
3️⃣ Step 3: Set the First Cabinet
Start from a corner or the most visible side.
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Place the first cabinet box
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Check that it’s level side-to-side and front-to-back
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Use shims underneath if the floor is uneven
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Screw the cabinet into studs (usually 2 ½" cabinet screws work best)
4️⃣ Step 4: Add the Next Cabinets
Repeat the process:
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Line up the next cabinet box
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Clamp the faces together
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Drill small pilot holes and use screws to attach boxes together
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Anchor to wall studs
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Check for level and adjust as needed
5️⃣ Step 5: Install Panels and Toe Kicks
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Apply toe kicks using construction adhesive or small nails
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Install finished end panels or fillers where needed
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Add soft-close doors (already mounted), adjust hinges if necessary
🚀 Installing Upper Cabinets
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Always install uppers first so you don’t have to reach over base cabinets
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Use a cabinet jack or two people to hold it in place
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Make sure they're level and securely anchored to studs
🔧 Tips from the Pros
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Use painter’s tape on your floor to mark cabinet edges before you start
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Don’t overtighten screws — it can warp the cabinet
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Always install filler strips where cabinets meet walls or appliances for a clean finish
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Adjust soft-close hinges after installation for perfect alignment
💡 Our Recommendation
Even if you’ve never installed cabinets before, you can handle it — especially when they arrive pre-built, aligned, and ready to mount.
✅ Need Help or Guidance?
Our team is here to help you troubleshoot or answer questions about your install.
📩 info@affordablecabinets.com
📍 4271 Duluth Ave, Rocklin, CA 95765, USA
📦 Built to Install Fast
All Affordable Cabinets ship pre-assembled with soft-close doors, drawer glides, adjustable legs, and finished boxes. Just measure, mount, and you're done.
