• Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • LinkedIn
  • Yelp
  • Instagram
Text: 904-395-1900Call: 904-395-1900
Inside & Out Property Inspectors
  • Home Inspections
    • What’s Included
    • Infrared Thermography Inspection
    • New Construction
    • Pre-Drywall Inspection
    • Warranty Inspection
    • Deck Inspections
    • Sewer Scope
    • Mold Inspection
    • Pre-Slab Inspection
    • Stucco
    • Manufactured Home Foundation Certification (HUD) Inspections
  • Commercial Inspections
    • Commercial
    • Rental Inspection
  • Insurance
    • Wind Mitigation
    • 4 Point Inspection
  • About
    • About Us
    • Careers
    • Standards of Practice
    • Code of Ethics
    • Testimonials
  • Service Areas
    • Inspections
      • Commercial
        • Jacksonville
        • Jacksonville Beach
        • St. Augustine
        • St. Augustine Beach
        • Ponte Vedra Beach
        • Crescent Beach
        • Vilano Beach
        • Green Cove Springs
        • Nocatee
        • Hastings
        • Palm Valley
        • Sawgrass
      • Residential
        • Jacksonville
        • Jacksonville Beach
        • St Augustine
        • St Augustine Beach
        • Green Cove Springs
        • Nocatee
        • Ponte Vedra Beach
        • Vilano Beach
        • Crescent Beach
        • Hastings
        • Palm Valley
        • Sawgrass
        • Neptune Beach
    • Pest Control
    • Insurance Inspections
      • Wind Mitigation Inspection
        • Jacksonville, FL
        • St. Augustine, FL
        • Green Cove Springs, FL
        • Nocatee, FL
      • 4 Point Inspection
        • Jacksonville, FL
        • St. Augustine, FL
        • Green Cove Springs, FL
        • Nocatee, FL
    • 11-Month Warranty Inspection
      • Jacksonville, FL
      • St. Augustine, FL
      • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
      • Crescent Beach, FL
    • View All Service Areas
  • Blog
  • Schedule
  • Free Quote
  • Termite Inspection
  • Termite Treatment
  • Mosquito Treatment
  • Rodent Exclusion
  • Termite Treatments
  • Termite Treatments
  • Menu Menu
How NOT to Install a Kitchen Cabinet

How NOT to Install a Kitchen Cabinet

December 7, 2018/0 Comments/in DIY Resources, Homeowner Resources/by aaron

Each and every day, we innocuously open and close our kitchen cabinets without thinking twice. However, property inspectors around the country routinely find major flaws and critical dangers in improperly installed cabinets.

These lackluster installations create major safety hazards for adults, children and pets. A cabinet that unexpectedly falls, especially one from a high position, could easily injure or kill anyone standing in its way.

At Inside and out Property Inspectors, we care about your safety, that’s our job. So, here’s how NOT to install a kitchen cabinet.

Don’t Trust an Anchor

wall anchor

Many people make the mistake of using anchors instead of locating wall studs. While an anchor can hold a heavy picture, or a speaker, they’re not suited for the weight of a wall cabinet.

Use a stud finder and locate the wall framing. Cabinets should always be secured into the 2×4, or 2×6 framing to ensure it will hold.

Splurge on the Screws

drywall screws

Drywall screws are commonly available and relatively cheap. However, they are not recommended for cabinet installation. These screws were designed to hang light pieces on drywall, along with 30 of their friends.

Wall Cabinets have limited real estate for screws, so use the strongest ones you can find that penetrate at least 1.5 inches into the wall framing.

Remove the Shelves

When you’re installing kitchen cabinets, it can become a lengthy process. Many make the careless mistake of not removing shelves to get to hard to reach areas.

This oftentimes results in not enough screws being used to secure the cabinet. Screws should be placed at least every six inches running vertically. The extra time you take to access the entire cabinet could save a life one day.

Washers

Depending on the style of the cabinet, you may not have a frame rail to drive the securing screws through. While you should be using a washer on the screws regardless, if you have to use the back material of the cabinet to secure it to the wall, this is imperative.

A large, thick, heavy duty washer will prevent the screw head from being pulled through the back of the cabinet, something than can result is a devastating fall.

Cabinet Height

If you have high ceilings in your kitchen, it can be tempting to raise the wall cabinets higher than you normally would to expose more backsplash area. Simply, don’t.

Cabinets that are mounted too high often require some type of step stool to access the upper shelves. Not only is this inconvenient, it also drastically increases the chances of you falling from a high point while trying to get into them.

Children are also notorious for climbing on countertops when a parent isn’t looking, to grab a quick snack. Placing cabinets even higher just encourages them to do so.

Find Out How Safe You Really Are

Home inspections aren’t just for new home buyers. Even if you’ve been living in your home for years, a home inspection by Inside and Out can educate you on any potential dangers you’ve never known about.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and visit our main page for more information on keeping your home and your family safe!

Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Share on Vk
  • Share on Reddit
  • Share by Mail
https://insideandoutpropertyinspectors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/shutterstock_750549637-min.jpg 667 1000 aaron https://d39oyu4lp7snwz.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2019/08/31171419/io-favicon-300x300.png aaron2018-12-07 23:18:032021-05-24 18:25:12How NOT to Install a Kitchen Cabinet
0 replies

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Categories

Recent Posts

  • How To Get Smell Out Of Carpet
  • How To Remove A Drain From Bathroom Sink
  • How Many Downspouts Do I Need?
  • Is It Worth Replacing Windows Before Selling A House?
  • How to Adjust the Water Level in a Toilet?

Archives

Inside and Out Property Inspectors Logo

SCHEDULE YOUR INSPECTION TODAY!

 
Contact Inside & Out Property Inspectors Inc. today to schedule your home inspection with an InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector in Northeast Florida.

$30 Hero Discount for Military, First Responders, and Teachers

Call 904-395-1900 Get a Quote
​
Certified Master Inspector
Northeast Florida Association of Realtors
Fabi Logo
Jacksonville 7945 Pine Lake Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32256  |  St. Augustine 52 Tuscan Way, St. Augustine, Florida 32092
© 2019 Inside and Out Property Inspectors All rights reserved | Website by WolfPack Advising
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • LinkedIn
  • Yelp
  • Instagram
  • Contact
  • DIY Home Maintenance Videos
  • Approved Contractors
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
What Is A Sewer Scope Inspection? What is a Sewer Scope Inspection? Are you Living with Bats? Are you Living with Bats?
Scroll to top