Older cabinets may have loose joints, water damage, sagging rails, uneven heights, or weak particleboard. Stone, quartz, concrete, and large sinks add significant weight. Cabinet doors, drawers, plumbing, appliance openings, and overhangs should be inspected before templating. Installing new counters on failing cabinets can lead to cracks, open seams, and expensive future removal.
Key considerations
- structural stability
- load support
- seam durability
- cabinet reuse
- reinforcement options
- measured preparation