Kitchen Cabinets Demolition and Installation in Montréal

Kitchen Cabinets Demolition Kickoff – Tools, Dust, and Surprises

After plenty of sketching, pacing, and “should we really?” moments, we took one last look at the kitchen before unsheathing a crowbar, sledgehammer, jigsaw, and an unhealthy number of energy drinks. Every project begins with mystery—like discovering why on earth someone thought that detail was a good idea. Some answers are lost to time… others are just waiting to be uncovered behind drywall—the ultimate concealer of forsaken secrets!

The Map – A 3D Design Plan for a Kitchen Cabinet Installation

We weren’t going in blind. Like sailors with charts, we don’t demo without a plan. Before swinging hammers, we built a 3D concept model to steer our creativity and keep the end in sight. With a vision in both handy and mind, the demolition felt less like chaos and more like following our own treasure map.

Unexpected Kitchen Demo Finds – The Vent That Went Nowhere

Hidden behind the stove fan? An exhaust pipe… not actually connected to the fan. Classic shortcut. We see this far too often: pipes that go nowhere, wires that should never be there. At Handyman and Designs, cutting corners isn’t our style—unless it’s literally cutting drywall corners. If you like nerding out on proper venting and techniques, browse This Old House while we keep uncovering the truth behind our project’s walls.

Plastering and Wall Prep Around Kitchen Door Frames

While tearing out cabinets, we also started building things back up—like the wall around the door frame. Out came the plaster to fill gaps and level the surface of the walls. It’s not glamorous work, but it’s the difference between a wall that looks intentional and one that whispers “rental quick-fix.” Plaster takes patience (and time), so starting early keeps the rest of the project moving forward.

Framing for Kitchen Cabinets and Lowered Ceiling Installation

Framing is where demolition truly ends and thought begins. We mapped out how to mount the lowered ceiling framework and nudge the main cabinet forward, all while keeping our 3D plan in mind. Think of it as carpentry meets choreography: every stud, every bracket, all moving to the same rhythm.

Cabinet Structures, Closet Build, and Ceiling Construction

Here, the skeleton of the project came together: inner cabinet structures tucked into the closet, the door frame painted, and the lowered ceiling taking shape. This stage isn’t flashy, but it sets things up for an upcoming big reveal! It’s the quiet work that makes the finished work look effortless. Find more behind-the-scenes projects in our Gallery.

Installing Kitchen Cabinets and Proper Rangehood Venting

At last, the part everyone actually looks forward to: “installing cabinets.” We started in the closet, then graduated to mounting the trickier wall units. Meanwhile, the ductwork for the new range hood was prepped—and this time, properly connected to the vent. No shortcuts and no mysteries left for the next adventurous renovator-soul.

Measuring Appliances for Countertop and Cabinet Fit

With the range hood installed, we rolled the stove and fridge back into place—not for show, but for measure. These landmarks helped us design the countertop and frame the fridge enclosure. Kitchens are a game of inches, and appliances always keep score. Cheat the spacing and you earn pain (it doesn’t fit) and shame (gaps forever!). One shot to get it right—so make it tight, and get it right!

Building and Leveling the Fridge Cabinet Framework

Building the fridge surround meant more leveling, more adjustments, and a healthy respect for gravity. A millimeter off here becomes a “why won’t this door close?” moment later, so the mantra was: measure, adjust, repeat. Then think—and think some more—before committing to any final cuts.

Kitchen Finishing Touches – Edge Guards and Details

Every adventure deserves a thoughtful ending. For us, that meant adding Edge Guards to protect corners—because exposed edges will always find a way to get bumped, scraped, or dinged. These details don’t shout “look at me,” but they quietly prevent years of “ugh, don’t look at me!” Small choices, big dividends. It all Matters!

Completed Kitchen Cabinet Renovation in Montréal

And voilà—the climb is Complete! Much was learned, much was enjoyed. Like mountain climbers eyeing the next peak, we finish one project already thinking about the next challenge to come. Big or small, each one becomes another story for our Handyman Tales.

Not every tool on the shelf is worth a spot in your precious toolbox. Skip the ones that slow you down, break too soon, or test your sanity more than your skills—the list below highlights a few worth avoiding.

Tous les outils sur la tablette ne méritent pas une place dans votre coffre. Évitez ceux qui vous ralentissent, qui cassent trop vite ou qui mettent plus à l’épreuve votre patience que vos compétences—la liste ci-dessous en présente quelques-uns à éviter.