Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets

Diy kitchen cabinets from only plywood step 1.

Build your own kitchen cabinets. The kitchen cabinets turned into my own little project it was something i was equally stressed and terrified about and don t get me wrong they are not perfect but i m very happy with them. The main cabinet boxes themselves i built out of 2x4s an. Rip plywood down to size. I mentioned earlier that i made my diy kitchen cabinets overall size 24 wide.

Standard counter height is 36 with the cabinets usually being around 34 5 tall to allow room for the countertop material. Cut cabinet carcass pieces. So if you are new to the idea of building you own kitchen cabinets then you might want to take a glance at this guide. This is another guide to help you get started in building your custom cabinets.

For upper or wall cabinets add 18 20 to the 36 counter height. Things you ll need half inch plywood one by six lumber dowels hinges wood putty knobs drawer slides wood glue measuring tape finishing nails flathead screws clamps table saw drill sander sandpaper jigsaw router. Choose your kitchen s color palette draw and perfect your floor plan specify appliances auto design your 3d kitchen. How to build your own kitchen cabinets.

Tips for building cabinets. They cover virtually everything you will need to consider when building cabinets. I cut my base cabinet sides 36 long because i was going to have a thin countertop.