Having a bathroom corner cabinet is a great way to save space in your home. It can be tucked away in any small bathroom and is ideal for oddly laid out bathrooms. They don’t have to be a pain to install either, as most of the concepts for installing any cabinet will be the same for this type.
Tools You'll Need:
- Carpenter level
- Screws
- Screwdriver
- Pencil
- Stud finder
- Cabinet
- Drill or hammer
Measure Your Space
Before you start any installation work, you will need to decide if you are going to use a wall-mounted cabinet or a base cabinet. You will have more space constraints to think about with a base cabinet. Be sure you measure the available floor space carefully and mark off your cabinet location before you start shopping.
Locate the Wall Studs
You can use your stud finder to locate the studs in the wall. You will need to attach the cabinet to the studs to keep it sturdy and from falling through the drywall. If the studs aren’t near where you want to place the cabinet, you may want to consider having it professionally installed, as incorrect building into drywall can cause substantial damage. A professional will have the knowledge required to brace the cabinet properly and safely.
Paint Your Cabinet First
If you’ve purchased an unfinished cabinet, you will want to do any desired staining or painting prior to installing it in the bathroom. Allow enough time for everything to completely dry before attempting installation.
Mark Your Position
Place the cabinet in the location you wish to install it. Use the level to make sure it is even and straight and mark the location with your pencil. Make sure you aren’t shifting around while marking, and get someone to help if you need to, because clear marking will save you from having a crooked cabinet.
Insert the Supports
The cabinet will need to have the proper supports in place. These are generally metal pieces that resemble brackets, and can be purchased at any hardware store. You will want to drill the supports in place first. Use your level to ensure they are straight.
Attach the Cabinet
Once the supports are installed, go ahead and hang the cabinet. You need to make sure the cabinet is secure on the supports to prevent it from falling later or becoming unstable.
Finishing Touches
Now that your cabinet has been hung, you can start to attach the doors, door pulls, and any other hardware that came with the cabinet. Make sure it all works before you consider yourself completely done. Pull the door pulls to make sure they are attached securely, open and close the cabinet door a few times to ensure you have enough space to swing it open and that it’s not too tight or loose on the hinges.
That’s all there is to it. You can generally install a corner cabinet in just a couple of hours, after painting.
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