Is it possible to hang a heavy cabinet without a wall stud?

• <div><p>It’s best to stick with lightweight cabinets, such as <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-mdf.htm">medium-density fiberboard</a>, if you don’t have a wall stud to secure them to. Unless you’re attaching the cabinet to a flat board attached to wall studs, it’s best not to risk it with heavy cabinetry or contents. Solid wood cabinets and heavy dishware should be avoided if you cannot secure the cabinet to a wall stud. Either way, always check the weight on your wall anchors and be sure not to exceed it.</p></div>

Can you install a bathroom cabinet yourself?

• <div><p>Not exactly. While this is a fairly straightforward task to handle without professional assistance, it’s not one that you can do completely on your own. You’ll need a strong person to hold the bathroom vanity level and in place while you screw it into the wall. It’s heavy, so you want to ensure you have help installing it.</p></div>

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Q: Is it possible to hang a heavy cabinet without a wall stud?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s best to stick with lightweight cabinets, such as <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-mdf.htm">medium-density fiberboard</a>, if you don&rsquo;t have a wall stud to secure them to. Unless you&rsquo;re attaching the cabinet to a flat board attached to wall studs, it&rsquo;s best not to risk it with heavy cabinetry or contents. Solid wood cabinets and heavy dishware should be avoided if you cannot secure the cabinet to a wall stud. Either way, always check the weight on your wall anchors and be sure not to exceed it.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to install new cabinets?

• <div><p>For kitchen cabinets, you can expect the installation process to take between a <b>few days to a couple of weeks </b>to complete. The time it takes to install new cabinets mainly depends on the number of cabinets, in addition to the installation space. For a smaller project, such as installing cabinets in a bathroom, you can expect that project to take a week or less, depending on the size of your bathroom. Your cabinet installation expert will be able to provide you with a realistic timeframe once you&rsquo;ve decided on the scope of the project.</p></div>

Q: When remodeling a kitchen, do you do floors or cabinets first?

• <div><p>Contractors commonly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/cabinets-or-flooring-first.htm">install floors before cabinets</a> during a kitchen remodel. It&rsquo;s the standard option when installing hardwood, vinyl, and tile flooring. Installing flooring first helps prevent height misalignment, ensures a seamless appearance, and saves extra flooring work and costs if you plan to replace or remove any cabinets later.</p></div>

Q: Can you convert face frame cabinets to frameless or vice-versa?

• <div><p>The designs are different enough that a conversion would mean more or less fully replacing cabinets to switch between the two. However, if you really like the frameless look but you have face frame cabinets, you may be able to mimic the style by replacing your cabinet doors with full overlay ones.</p></div>

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