How To Install Ceiling Mounted Kitchen Cabinets

You can modify a set of wall cabinets to make them strong enough for a ceiling mount.

How to install ceiling mounted kitchen cabinets.

These cabinets help homeowners get maximum storage out of a small space in a kitchen. Start with the corner cabinet and measure up from the line you drew to the height of the cabinet. Free hanging kitchen cabinets typically anchor to the ceiling above a kitchen island or peninsula. Hanging the cabinets from a wooden ceiling beam or soffit is also critical.

Cabinet construction should consist of 3 4 inch plywood. Ceiling mounted cabinets should be capable of supporting a tremendous amount of weight. If the floor isn t level find the highest point in the floor along the wall where the cabinets will be installed. Using the outline you created on the wall measure the distance from the cabinet edge to the stud and transfer this to the cabinet.

Draw a vertical line to line up the edge of the first cabinet to be installed. Next outline where the first cabinet will hang. Finally mark the stud locations. Label the location of the kitchen wall cabinets and appliances on the wall.

Measure and prep for cabinets breathe life into your kitchen garage laundry room or closets with new cabinets. Remember to account for the face frame. Begin your installation with a corner cabinet or from the far left if you don t have a corner unit.