Best Screws For Installing Kitchen Cabinets, GRK, Which To Avoid
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- What are the best screws for installing kitchen cabinets, which cabinet fasteners should you avoid? In this beginners guide to screws for kitchen cabinets video, we show you examples of different types of wood screws that are commonly used for installing kitchen cabinets, such as GRK screws. No more wondering which screw to use, you'll be up to speed and ready to choose the best screws for kitchen cabinets in a few minutes.
✅ Tools & kitchen cabinet screws used in this kitchen cabinet installation video:
✅ Grk 120660 White Cabinet Screw, to install cabinets 8 X 2-1/2": amzn.to/2C5OUTa
✅ GRK Pro-Pak White Cabinet Screws, 8" x 1-1/2: amzn.to/2FkANMS
✅ DEWALT DCK299D1T1 Hammer Drill, Impact Driver Kit for installing cabinets: amzn.to/2M6h450
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We compare several types of wood screws potential kitchen cabinet screws all side by side, to show you which fasteners to use when installing kitchen cabinets, and which fasteners are in inappropriate for the task.
Which screw to use for installing kitchen cabinets
Not all kitchen cabinet fasteners are created equal and as we show you, some wood screws have no business being used as kitchen cabinet screws, whereas others like GRK fasteners with larger flat heads are specifically designed to be cabinet screws.
So if you are wondering which cabinet mounting screws or wood screws to use, just watch the video to find out, we'll show you preferred GRK screws, made specifically for installing cabinets, they have flat washer heads built into them, which really help push the cabinets against the wall. This makes them the ideal cabinet mounting screws.
Choosing the right cabinet installation screws for installing kitchen cabinets can make the difference between an amateurish looking kitchen cabinet installation and a professional looking installation. Be sure to see more of our other videos on installing kitchen cabinets. Here we did a cabinet screws home depot run, to get a good sampling of cabinet screws to show you.
So what are the best fasteners for kitchen cabinets?
Our favorite wood fastener types which we feel are the best screws for kitchen wall cabinets typically have large flat washer heads, like GRK cabinet screws, this way you don't need to buy the regular inferior screw and put it through a cabinet washer, that's for people who want to waste time installing kitchen cabinets with lame wood screws.
There are a few different purposes for some of the wood screws used to hang cabinets, so there is no single best fasteners for kitchen cabinets, it's more like there are best fasteners to use for different phases of the cabinet installation. Also sometimes you want wood screws, and other times you want metal screws. But choosing screws to use for your cabinets will be easy after you watch this video.
I also prefer the GRK cabinet installation screws because they have a torx head, which takes a star shaped driver bit that never slips of these wood screws.
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You'll find lots of great tips and advice for installing kitchen cabinets where we use a lot of the cabinet screws you see in this video.
So as long as you do it yourself folks follow our advice here, and watch the other video with our cabinet installation tips and tricks, you'll be ready to install kitchen cabinets with the best screws for cabinets, just like the pros. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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✅ Tools & kitchen cabinet screws used in video:
✅ GRK 120660 White Cabinet Screw, to install cabinets 8 X 2-1/2": amzn.to/2C5OUTa
✅ GRK Pro-Pak White Cabinet Screws, 8" x 1-1/2: amzn.to/2FkANMS
✅ DEWALT DCK299D1T1 Hammer Drill, Impact Driver Kit for installing cabinets: amzn.to/2M6h450
In Canada we use square heads (Robertson) for almost everything. I’ve never seen a Phillips wood screw
We know. Every Canadian comments on this whenever screws are mentioned.
Hey Jeff. Not sure if you’ll even see this as your video was 4 years ago but thanks. I have custom made pantry cabinets and I intend on putting them together and I am particular about doing the job and I want the process to go well. I have construction experience so again, thanks.
Great explanation in all the types of screws.
Thank you for the best information. I installed my cabinets and the joints are all tight.
Glad it helped
Great walk-thru Thanks for sharing
You bet, Thanks for watching RWA
No wonder regards devil's advocate lol
Thanks uploader this the tiny hammer with the bent handle? What about the screw from the electric connector
I have questions; 1) Why did you put a link for #8 X1-1 1/2" Cabinet screws? You stated to use #6 X 21/4" to join cabinets and 21/2" for hanging cabinets. 2) You had stated putting three screws across the top for hanging a cabinet w/ at least one into a stud. So, the other two just goes into drywall for hanging a cabinet? This was your answer to certified 30 2 yrs. ago. 3) You stated you use an impact driver set to #1. Do you mean a drill w/ number that has a clutch to disengage upon resistance? Whereas the impact driver would keep going and could split the wood. Thanks
We predrill all holes so wood does not split. The impact driver used on setting 1 or 2 will drive the screw all the way in. We mare all studs on wall or we put cabinet blocking inside the wall before we close it up when we have open walls. Then wherever you drive a screw it will hit wood. Othersie you put a screw wherever there is a stud. No screws go into empty drywall. We use all sizes of screws that often changes with the width of the cabinet walls.
Very helpful
Glad you think so!
Would you know what I would need to use for ciment or cement block wall?
For concrete walls you can use Tapcon anchors, they are blue screws made for concrete, or you can use sleeve anchors, look at this video we uploaded about mounting kitchen cabinets on concrete walls: th-cam.com/video/5qLOWgHTnrM/w-d-xo.html
Do not ever, under any circumstances, use drywall screws to hang cabinets! They are brittle and the heads will snap off.
I see these all the time too, and I remove a lot of them when dismantling old cabinets
I went looking for the grks...guy at lowes was like just use drywall screws...yeah no thanks
Thanks for the video. Do you have any advice for screw length?
Yes, always remember if you are going into a wood stud, they may have electrical wiring passing through holes in the middle of the stud, and electric codes require them to be 1 1/4" deep from the drywall. So knowing that, make sure none of your cabinet screws will pierce more than 1 1/4" deep into the stud, plus 1/2" for the drywall, plus thickness of the back pf the cabinet. That is the stackup you need to know. If you have plaster instead of normal painted drywall, then you must figure out the extra thickness of the plaster, which can be measure by running a thin concrete drill through the plaster, up to the point you hit the stud.
Thank you Jeff. I appreciate it
Moved into a house where the previous owner used #9 coarse Deck screws to fasten the cabinets to the walls. Can only find either #8 or #10 GRK cabinet screws (no #9 available), but using either may be risky with the coarser desk screws already in place. What would be your recommendation? I was thinking to just add in #8 washers with the deck screws already in place.
Any of the GRK cabinet screws will be fine. You can add them in addition tot he screws that were already there, that's what I would do.
@@jeffostroff Thanks for the quick response! Do you mean I can replace all the #9 Deck Screws with say #8 GRK Cabinet Screws (I'd prefer this route if it's reasonable to).
Or did you mean add additional GRK screws leaving the Deck screws alone?
Just so I understand, if I'm using the GRK white cabinet screw with the washer built in, countersinking is unnecessary right? You would only want to countersink if you're using the screw with the smaller head. Also, which screw do you recommend for going into the studs? I'm a little unclear on that.
That is correct you do not counter sink the large washer head cabinet screw. That is meant to push against the bag of the cabinet, and it's not even the correct shape to countersink anyway.
I am little unsure if your talking about fasting the cabinets to the wall or to each for the counter sinking. My understanding is to tie the cabinets together you use the #6 2 1/4 screws and counter sink them to pull cabinets tight and you use the white head with washer built on to fasten to the walls
@@thefams2836 Yes, that is what we do, and you can see us doing it in our how to install cabinets like the pros video, here it s set to that part of the video: th-cam.com/video/HX_LLaQJy3U/w-d-xo.html
I have installed literally over a 1000 high end kitchens. Every single one with a tapered countersink bit, and the coarse Grey exterior screws. Never had a problem with getting them super tight. Plus, the Grey home depot "exterior" screws don't snap the heads off like the others.
Pre drilling and proper clamping is paramount.
My last kitchen, last month was $500k in cabinets alone. 2 1/2 inch for the face frames and 3 inch to the wall. Never fails, never had a problem.
What about plaster with chicken wire? I'm installing IKEA cabinets and no idea how to go about this at all.
Then you had to the mix that a one foot section nearest the corner had to be replaced with drywall and mudded over because a pipe had to be replaced.
Plaster, depending on how thick it is can be a pain in the butt. typically what we do with that is we pre-drill with a concrete bit pilot bit eighth of an inch or so. then you're going through that all the way into the wood. but remember a regular screw will not go through plaster, so that is why we have to pilot a hole first. With the concrete bit.
@@jeffostroff The building we're building this in doesn't have any (wood) studs at all. It's 40 years old, so it's a late 70s build.
Any ideas? lol
I want to get the square drive fine thread screws in a 2 1/2" length to screw the cabinet faces together, can't find them anywhere! Where do you get them?
@ 1/4" is the longest they make, here is the link to 2 1/4" www.homedepot.com/p/Grip-Rite-6-x-2-1-4-in-Fine-Phosphate-Plated-Steel-Trim-Flat-Head-Square-Screws-214STHDW1/100154569
Great, what size drill bit do you use for the pilot hole?
@@BoomaOhDet I prefer 1/16 and 1/8", you have to line it up to your screw to make sure the drill bit is Skinner than the width of the screw threads. Test it out on a piece of junk wood first. If you use the 1/8" and the screw is not feeling snug when you drive it into the hole, it means the hole is too wide and you have to step down in size for your drill bit.
I’ve always heard to use coarse thread on plywood and fine for hardwood
that's a good strategy yes
You heard correctly.
What are your favorite screws and fasteners that you prefer to sue when installing kitchen cabinets?
Let us know below in the comments, and also list nay questions you have, we will answer them for you.
Jeffostroff if you are hanging cabinets without a stud in the wall, what kind of screws should I use?
@@gerryorangefan6150 Gerry, sorry I just saw this comment tonight. You should never attach cabinets to the wall wthout going through a stud it is against building codes. There is no reason to not find at least 1 stud behind every cabinet. Stud walls are spaced 16" starting at the corner of the wall so you should have no problem. Otherwise, I have cut open walls before and added horizontal cabinet blocking. See our other video on hanging cabinets, where we had to cut into drywall to add cabinet blocking: th-cam.com/video/5qLOWgHTnrM/w-d-xo.html
Your screws sizes are questionable, i personally would never use size 6 to hang cabinets, anything below #10 for me is unsafe.
Screws have a maximum weight load per screw.
Not all cabinets are made out particle board, if you make cabinets out of plywood or MDF #6 might snap.
The #6 screws are only used to tie adjacent cabinets together, we screw 3 of them going up the side of the cabinet frame, screwed into the cabinet next to it. Nothing wrong with that. We attach the cabinets to the wall using the GRK #8 screws through the 3/4" thick bottom plate, 3 screws across, and hopefully at least one screw into a stud per cabinet. This is perfectly normal and GRK are experts at designing cabinet screws specifically made for doing this.
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Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!