How To Attach Cabinets?

Locate and mark the wall studs

Set a level reference line for cabinet height

Remove cabinet doors and shelves if needed

Position the first cabinet on the wall

Shim the cabinet until it is level and plumb

Clamp adjacent cabinets together

Drill pilot holes through the cabinet back into studs

Drive cabinet screws into the studs

Check level and alignment after each cabinet

Attach remaining cabinets in the same way

Fasten cabinets together through the face frames or sides

Reinstall doors and shelves

Install trim, fillers, and hardware

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