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How to assemble wall cabinets

A person fitting a shelf into a laminated cabinet

Overview

Wall cabinets are a great way to add storage to your kitchen and make the most of the space. We'll show you how easy it is to assemble a flat pack wall cabinet using a cordless drill and a Phillips head screwdriver bit.

Tools and materials

Tools

    Steps

    1Attach the sides of the wall cabinet to the back panel

    Put the base panel together with one of the sides, so the pre-drilled holes line up. Then twist the screws in place by hand first. This will steady the screw and make it easier to drive in. Now fit the screwdriver head to your drill and drive the screws into place. Repeat the process on the second side panel.
    Person drilling panel of cabinet together

    2Attach the base and top panels to the wall cabinet

    Put the base panel in place and line it up with the pre-drilled holes. Once again, twist the screws into the holes by hand before driving them all the way in with your drill. Then turn the cabinet over and repeat this process to install the top panel.
    Person attaching base and top panels of cabinet using a drill

    3Install the shelf in the wall cabinet

    Push the four shelf support brackets into the pre-drilled holes inside the cabinet. Then slide the shelf into place so it sits on the brackets. You can set the shelf to any height you like. Once your shelves are in place, the cabinet is ready to install.
    Person adding shelving into wall cabinet

    4Ready to install your wall cabinets?

    Check out our video on how to install kitchen wall cabinets.
    Health & Safety

    Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.

    Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer. You can also use a simple test kit from Bunnings to indicate the presence of lead-based paint.