Do you install upper or lower cabinets first?

Cabinet installers will probably never agree on whether upper or lower cabinets should be installed first. Installing upper cabinets first allows better access for lifting the cabinets in place, whether you use extra manpower or special tools such as cabinet lifts. But installing lowers first can also have advantages.

How high should kitchen cabinets be from countertop?

The ideal upper cabinet height is 54 inches above the floor.
That is, the bottom edge of the upper cabinets should sit 54 inches off the ground.

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Should kitchen cabinets go to the ceiling?

The height of the ceiling in your kitchen is probably the most straightforward indicator of how tall your kitchen cabinets should be. The cabinetry including trim does not go to the ceiling. Typically the wall cabinets and trim will be just below the ceiling.

How do you attach kitchen cabinets to the wall?

Installing Upper Cabinets

  • Start by attaching a straight 1-by-4 ledger level on the wall at the 54-inch line.
  • Begin your installation with a corner cabinet, or from the far left if you don’t have a corner unit.
  • Drill holes through the cabinet backs at the top, middle and bottom rails.