About this Project

It's easier to install wall cabinets before base cabinets because you'll have more room to work and lift the cabinets into position. If you do install the base cabinets first, protect them with drop cloths or cardboard while working on the wall cabinets. If you are installing under-cabinet lighting, you may need to drill holes in the wall cabinets for the cable, depending on how the cabinets are constructed. Walls that are not plumb can affect the fit of your cabinets; check for plumb before beginning. Always enlist a helper when installing wall cabinets.