[mishmish]

Hi, another dumb question here.
DH and I have assembled 20 of the 26 boxes we will be using in the kitchen, while the contractor is busy demolishing walls, has removed all the cabs, etc.
I thought that we first assemble the boxes, move them into place when he's cleared the kitchen to make sure on location, then he can do the replumbing work he has to do, then he will install the cabs & cover panels, then we go in and do the insides (shelving, drawers) and doors.

UNTIL I ran across a thread where someone mentioned that it's easier to put the drawer rails in before the cabinet is installed. So, what's the best order to do things, and is it 'too late' to start doing the insides now that most of the boxes are done? (I understand that shelving and drawers will only get in his way during installation, but is it good to have the railings done already?)

Thanks!

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[Chuck]

The only cabinets that should be outfitted before installation are the 12 and 15", and only because there's not a lot of room to work with inside them when installing the drawer glides and hinges. It's not a "fatal" mistake if you didn't do this, but it won't be easy, especially with the 12" cabinets. You might even want to consider taking them apart - see our other discussion as to how to do this - and installing the interiors, then re-assembling them. You can't get a cordless drill inside a 12" cabinet, and most are too big for even a 15".

If I were your installer, I'd want the cabinets out of the way as long as possible, and then placed in the room, as close to the work area, in the order I need them. Base cabinets would be furthest away, wall cabinets closest, corners first, end of run last.

[breed]

its true that for the small cabs it is easier to do the rails as part of the cab assembly, but you can always opt for an old-fashioned hand powered screwdriver and do the rails in any cab anytime and not have to disassemble anything.

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