At what height from the countertop do you hang kitchen cabinets?

The majority of kitchen sets include wall cabinets. Using them is very easy, because you do not need to bend over again. But before everything is convenient, you need to find out at what height from the countertop to hang kitchen cabinets. In addition, they are usually designed to store dishes and containers with cereals, which means that the load on the fasteners is very large. Learn how to do it right.

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How to conveniently place lockers?

The height of the installation of kitchen cabinets depends, first of all, on the growth of the owners of the room and the height of the objects.

Typically, the distance between the countertop and cabinets is 55-60 cm. Due to this, free installation is possible:

• Juicers;
• Coffee grinders;
• Toasters;
• Electric kettle.

Important! If you look at the fit of a person, then the upper border of the cabinets should be 20-25 cm higher than the height.

In the event that a standard electric stove is installed in the kitchen, the furniture above it is located at a height of at least 65 cm. However, such a precaution will not save the lower laminated part from damage. For a gas stove, the minimum distance increases to 70 cm.

Important! It is better not to hang the cabinets over the hob surfaces - this space is intended for installing the hood.

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We select the tool and fixture

In order for the kitchen space to be beautiful, it is important not only to know how to hang the kitchen set in height, but also to prepare the necessary tools. Preparation required:

• Drills;
• Roulettes;
• Long level;
• Screwdrivers or screwdrivers;
• A hammer;
• Clamps;
• Spanner for anchors.

Before starting installation, make sure that the following hardware is available:

• Screws with dowels, with the help of which the hinged rail is attached to the wall;
• Screws used to attach the hinges to the cabinets;
• Intersection couplers with which cabinets are connected.

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We carry out installation

After you have found out at what height to hang wall cabinets in the kitchen, you should decide on the method of their installation. There are two main options.

Hinges and fasteners

1. The first step is to determine the upper boundary and draw a horizontal line along the entire length.
2. The line is checked using the level.
3. The first point is marked at which a hole for the fasteners will be drilled.
4. Fasteners are being installed.
5. Metal hinges or staples are attached to the furniture.
6. The cabinet is suspended, leveled with a level, the second point for drilling is marked.
7. The previous steps are repeated.
8. The cabinet is suspended and checked so that its upper edge coincides with the drawn horizontal line.
9. Similar actions are repeated with all cabinets.
10. Holes are drilled in furniture, all parts are interconnected with screws.
11. Using a screw, a unifying decorative cornice is screwed to the upper base.
12. The doors are checked and adjusted using special screws.

Important! Such actions will require certain skills and an assistant who will help to hang cabinets.

Mounting rail

The installation height of the upper kitchen cabinets is a very important moment, and the installation process itself can be simpler thanks to the use of a mounting rail.It includes a hook attached to the side surface of the furniture so that it protrudes slightly, and a rail that attaches to the wall, and to which the hook will be attached.

Using this method, all work is done independently, since it is much easier to hang lockers on a bar that is already installed. In addition, the rotating screws allow you to independently adjust the position of the furniture for alignment.

Important! In order to make the design more reliable, the rail is divided into several parts, each of them is fixed to three screws. Thus, the design will become more durable.

When using a mounting rail, the whole process takes about two hours. However, this method has several disadvantages:

• A full set of parts is much more expensive than a regular set of hinges;
• The structure does not fit snugly against the wall, so there is a small gap between the furniture and the wall. In this case, you also need to add a rail from below, or insert hardboard into holes in the cabinet walls.

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Stock footage

As you can see, even from standard sets of furniture you can choose exactly what will be convenient. In addition, it is possible to order individual sizes. At the same time, do not forget to take into account your own growth and size of the room, then everything in your kitchen will be convenient, beautiful and safe!