Easy Way Of Installation Of A Medicine Cabinet
The medicine cabinet is a kind of small cupboard that can be used for the storage of different types of medicines. If you want to install a medicine cabinet at your home, you can do so very easily. There are a number of ways used to install the medicine cabinet, however, the best & simple way is mentioned below:
- Check The Wall Cavity: In this step the user needs to lightly mark the wall to show the outline of place where the cabinet is likely to be fixed. The user needs to use a stud finder which will help to locate any studs that is within this outline. For this use a keyhole saw, to cut out 4 inch square holes on both side of the studs, that are within the cabinet outline. Don't cut any deeper than the drywall as there is a risk of hitting wires or pipes. Now remove the drywall cutout. With the help of a flashlight check in the openings for possible obstructions.
- Wall Opening: Now in this step the user needs to mark and cut down the wall opening. Hold down the cabinet against the wall, at a comfortable height, for this the user may need helping hand. Once the desired position is achieved then trace down the cabinet's outline on the wall with the help of a pencil. Now to cut out along the pencil line use a keyhole saw. Remove all the drywall in the cut line, if in case some of the drywall is attached to the studs then break it off.
- Drywall Screw: Once the above step is done than clear the opening of loose debris and insulation if there is any. Carefully slide a hacksaw blade, behind the exposed stud and then cut out through the drywall screws that will hold the wallboard to its back edge.
- Wall Stud: Now cut out the wall stud, for that use a handsaw to cut any stud flush having the opening at the top as well as at the bottom. Here the user needs to be very careful not to cut out through the drywall attached to its back edge. In order to make it easier to handle remove the cabinet's door. Try dry fit of the cabinet in the opening. To fix tight spots use a rasp and utility knife.
- Install The Blocking: In the opening slide a horizontal 2x4. Hold it at the level, with its end against the next of intact wall stud. Mark at the point where it meets the cut stud, then simply saw it to length. The user needs to make 3 more pieces of blocking that will fit at the top and bottom. In order to attach down the blocking, put construction adhesive on both the ends and put it between the studs, it should flush with the drywall opening. Hold it in the right place by carefully driving the screws through the drywall straight into the blocking.
- Mount The Cabinet: Now in this step the user needs to fit the cabinet inside the blocking's, and press down all the edges of the face frame make it flush against the wall. Through the holes drive the drywall screws in the side of the cabinet straight into the blocking. In order to hide down the irregularities in the wall, caulk around the edges of the cabinet.
- Assemble The Rest Of The Cabinet: Now reattach the cabinet door but make sure not to bend the hinges, also attach any hardware and install the shelves, as well as stock the cabinet.