If you're tired of your existing medicine cabinet, it's easy to install a new one. Materials:
Screwdriver
Drill
Level
Galvanized screws
2" x 4" board cut to 3' length
- Remove the existing cabinet by taking out the screws holding it in place. Be particularly careful if the cabinet has any broken glass.
You can install most new medicine cabinets inside the wall or flush with the outside of the wall (figure A). If you're cutting into the wall to install a medicine cabinet, be careful about pipes and wiring that might be behind the wall. If you find several obstructions, consider flush-mounting the cabinet. - Locate the studs, and install a temporary ledger board to help support the weight of the cabinet while you attach it to the wall (figure B). Make sure your ledger board is level.
- Remove the door(s) from your new cabinet to make it easier to handle.
- Mark the center point inside your cabinet, and make a mark 8" to either side. If your cabinet is not centered on the wall studs, you can adjust this mark to compensate.
- Set the cabinet in place, and attach it to the wall with galvanized screws ( figure C). Connect light fixtures (if any) using standard electrical connections before attaching the cabinet to the wall. If you're uncomfortable with the idea of connecting the lights, contact a licensed electrician.
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