How-To Install a Base Sink Cabinet

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Installing a base sink cabinet is much the same as installing any base cabinet. The main difference being cut outs in the back and/or base for waste and water.

How-To Install a Base Sink Cabinet

1

Remove the doors or drawers from the cabinet

2

Lay the cabinet on its back to fix the adjustable feet

The cabinet will come with the base plate of the adjustable feet installed.
Attach the adjustable part by slotting it into the base.
Wind the feet to adjust them to the height of your kicker.
3

Measure the location of your water and waste pipes, and mark this on the back and base of the cabinet

4

Use a hole saw to drill the holes

5

Place the cabinet in position

Adjust the height of the feet until the cabinets are perfectly aligned.
Use a spirit level to check the level.
Check the cabinet is level at the back, front, left and right.
6

Drill pilot holes through the inside of the first cabinet

7

Using 28mm screws, screw from the inside of the cabinet through to the other cabinet, at both the back and front, to secure in place

If it is a door unit, position the front screws to the front of the hinge plate, so that they will be hidden when the door is on.
8

Once cabinets have been secured to each other, secure them to the wall

How the cabinet is attached to the wall depends on the wall type. See our Cabinet to Wall Fixing Guide for more information.
9

Return the doors or drawers to the cabinet

For information on how to attach a door, see our How-To Remove and Attach a Cabinet Door video. For information on how to insert drawers, see our How-To Remove & Insert Drawers video.
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Tools Required

  • Tape Measure
  • Spirit Level
  • 28mm Screws
  • Drill
  • Hole Saw

Key Tips

  • When measuring and marking the locations of the waste and water on your cabinet, ensure you measure against the overall size of the cabinet, rather than the internal.

Additional Information

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