Adding Kitchen Cabinets Above Existing Cabinets
We held a scrap piece of 14 plywood in front of the 22 to line it.
Adding kitchen cabinets above existing cabinets. Next take measurements of the cabinet space. Thank goodness Hubby was there to help. Add a larger crown molding on the ceiling paint the soffits and crown the same color as the cabinets.
Add 22 boards to top of cabinets and ceiling. How to Install Stacked Cabinets Over Builders Grade Step 1. Nail cleats to the tops of the cabinets to elevate the shelf.
Also check the distance above. Blog post on process. See more ideas about kitchen cabinets kitchen remodel upper kitchen cabinets.
Except do you use the cathedral style door profile above it or do you use the straight profile of the lower cabinets. This may not be necessary for your. I love the mix of open shelving and cupboard space because lets be real my clashing dishes would make my kitchen crazy chaotic if everything was out in the open.
Fit the side cleats. The brand new task after building and installing the range hood was to close that empty space above the cabinets. Cut 2x4s to the height from your cabinets to the ceiling place them vertical skinny side facing you to where the doors will attach on either side of one 2x4.
Use the same to attach them to the ceiling. Using a triagular backing piece with CA glue and nailsBackground Music. If you want to do it cheaperit would be to build Sheetrock soffits.