Adding Shelf To Existing Cabinet

Measure your cabinet width or an existing shelf.

Adding shelf to existing cabinet.

Apply primer to your new shelf and allow it to dry. Install a pull out cabinet shelf. Use floating shelves for every day dishes and mugs. Install the shelf pins in the holes at the height desired.

One to the face frame and one to the back wall of the cabinet not shown. Nail cleats to the tops of the cabinets to elevate the shelf. The side cleats will overhang on the cabinet side. Finally cut the old shelf to fit the new space.

Screw two brackets to the cabinet floor. Don t forego floating shelves or the tri shelf adjacent the sink or at a cabinet end. Sand the shelf apply edge banding finish the plywood then install. To cut the shelf measure the width and the depth of the cabinet then subtract 1 4 from the width to allow for the shelf pins.

Here are more kitchen storage projects that create more space. Of space on each side for the side cleats. Photo by kolin smith. The cleats under the shelf are fillers to elevate the shelf just enough so the crown molding fits under the shelf and yet comfortably clears the doors below.

Cut additional shelves for each cabinet. Step 7 replace shelves and doors. Make the most of your kitchen s existing storage space by installing a pull out shelf in one or all of the base cabinets. Tips on how to organize kitchen cabinet shelves to make more space.

If you re feeling guilty about foregoing precious cabinet space for your treasures when you re short on storage space we have a solution for you. Arrange them to make the most of your cupboard space. Adding new shelves to a cabinet is easy. If necessary use steel wool to smooth the finish then apply a final coat of paint or varnish.

Drill shelf support holes that match the existing holes inside the cabinet.