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How can I securely attach this block to my cabinets?

Asked by Pooja Taj
7 months ago
Last Updated: May 16, 2024

Do you know the best way to attach this block to my cabinets?

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Otilie Helvik

I had corner brackets under my cabinets to secure/screw the top onto them

Liona Bontekoe

Yep, my kitchen cabinets also have that. These are utility cabinets with solid tops built in.

Otilie Helvik

I’d definitely stick or attach with screws, maybe even both

Ian Ellis

Remove the drawers and fasten them from underneath

Norman Nichols

To avoid cracking the block, it’s best to use glue with .

Ellen Marttila

If you drill pilot holes, won’t crack the block.

Borka Topić

Suggests drilling guide holes

Kavya Banerjee

Fluid adhesive

Morgane Robert

Using glue will let it expand and contract as necessary, whereas screwing it can lead to issues.

Đura LončareviΔ‡

I’ve come across wooden countertops with both options.

Morgane Robert

Made a good point, but it still holds true 🀣

Solomon Krichevskiy

Remove the drawer, attach a clamp, and use screws that are just the right length to secure it – around 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inches

Solomon Krichevskiy

Before clamping and screwing, apply either liquid nails or wood glue

Laura Chavez

Just insert 1 inch screws from the inside

Mauren da Mata

If you opt to screw it into the cabinets, just be sure to pre-drill the holes. Otherwise, you risk the countertop splitting.

Svyatoslava Svitlickiy

I’ve had no problems using liquid nails.

Aleksandra BrΓΈnstad

When using solid wood blocks, consider using figure 8 brackets to accommodate wood expansion and contraction throughout the year. Start by securing one end of the bracket to the cabinet with the top removed. Then, reattach the top and secure the other end of the bracket to it.

Liona Bontekoe

I hear you, but the top of the cabinet is solid so I can’t attach the brackets separately to the block and cabinet

Aleksandra BrΓΈnstad

You’re right, I just noticed that. What I would do is cut a slot (as wide as the screw and about 1” long) in the solid top of the cabinet. Then, I would screw in the center of the slot directly into the top. Also, remember to use a flat washer on the screw and be careful not to over tighten it.

Gabriella Bennett

Mount it from the bottom..

Jaqueline Alvarez

Liquid adhesives

Arlene Mark

Adhesive for construction projects.

Laura Stephens

Secure it from the bottom. Remove the drawer and open the cabinets for easy access.

Stanley Hicks

Hey there, check this out!

Ruben Lucas

Advises against using 3″ wood screws – just a tip! πŸ˜†

Everett Cunningham

Securely glue that thing in place. Use plenty of adhesive and make sure to clamp it down tightly because my previous landlord neglected to do so, resulting in large gaps that quickly attracted silverfish, spiders, and other pests seeking crumbs.

Areta da Paz

Liquid adhesive

BenjamΓ­n Pedroza

Hey, please avoid using glue this time. Just screw it in from underneath in a few spots, make sure to predrill pilot holes only as deep as the screw and no more than 1/2 inch. And be careful that the screws aren’t too long and pierce through the top of the countertop. Thanks!

Liona Bontekoe

Wasn’t exactly what I had in mind πŸ˜…. I’m already annoyed with the previous work done by others, I can’t imagine having to replace or remove cabinets only to discover the counter is glued to it πŸ™„

Holger Bertrand

Fasten the screw from the bottom.

Soncelik Litvinenko

So, what if we put a stainless steel sheet on top of the cabinets and add an upswinging hinge under a wooden slab? That way, when you need to cut meat and veggies, you can flip up the wooden part for a clean cutting surface. Just fold it back down once you’re done and it’s like magic! πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

Liona Bontekoe

That’s a great point πŸ˜‚. The gap between your countertop and upper cabinets is typically too small to lift the countertop like that, plus this is in my laundry room so not much chopping happening here πŸ˜…

Patrick Schimmelpfennig

Avoid overdoing it with glue. Apply a quarter-sized amount of silicone to each corner of the cabinets instead. Allow it to set for 24 hours. This method mirrors how a slab of granite is typically installed. If you need to replace it in the future, a small pry bar can easily remove it after 10 years.

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