Cabinets 101 - Basic Cabinet Building Principles

Once the woodworking is finished, you'll need to choose your finish. If you're not going to paint or stain the cabinets, most of this step can be disregarded.

You'll want to use a nail set to set the finish nails beneath the surface. Then, fill the holes with a wood putty or nail filler.

Next, sand all surfaces smooth using a sander with an increasing vareity of grits. When the sanding is finished, remove any sawdust with a tack cloth and paint or stain as desired.

Once you've achieved your desired finish, it's time to mount the cabinet. To do so, simply lift the cabinet into place and set the cabinet-mounted wedge (inside the back of the cabinet) onto the wall-mounted wedge. Check to see that the cabinet's back is flush with the wall and securely in place before letting go.

Finally, check the cabinet to make sure it is mounted level. If so, you're free to fill the cabinet as desired, as this project is completed.