Kitchen Cabinet Question - Installers please advise (color, installing, cabinets)

[kab0906]

I have a very odd question. Can a filler piece between two upper cabinets be removed without damage?


I can see where it is screwed in to the cabinets on either side - simple enough. But will it also be glued into place?


And, if it is just screwed, will removing it, even for a short time, cause the cabinets to go out of plumb?




Thanks

[TrapperL]

We don't glue ours and I've never heard of anybody gluing them but ya never know these days with the D-I-Yers. The cabinets should stay right where they are unless they are overloaded.

[K'ledgeBldr]

A question for the "odd question"- why?

[kab0906]

I know these were professionally installed.

As to why, I want to put in a pull out instead of it just being dead space. Something like this, but not this one.


Rev-A-Shelf - Filler Pullout Organizer with Wood Adjustable Shelves Wall Accessories

[LovinLifeinMA]

I really like that organizer, great place to store spices. I just may need to get one!

[chet everett]

If you look at what is involved in attaching the hardware for an upper cabinet pull-out I doubt that you can get a quality installation after-the-fact.

You will probably need to remove cabinets on both sides of the proposed pull-out, find a matching door of the correct size / style, adjust the hardware for proper operation, install pulls and finally color match finishes.

THAT is a whole lot of trouble to get rid of a filler...

These things are best done during the "planning phase" of a new kitchen install --

[TrapperL]

Sure seems like a lot of work and expense for almost nothing gained. A spice rack is a lot cheaper and many are very decorative.

[kab0906]

I never said that it was for spices.

I would rather hear if it can be done rather than discuss why or should it be done, if you please.

[Sherifftruman]

It shouldn't bother anything to remove the piece. I was likely attached to one cabinet and that cabinet was hung, then the next one placed up against it which was hung, then screwed in from that side. In theory, it doesn't need to be there except for looks.

Are you planning on putting in the rack, then using the filler as the face I assume? If so, you'll need to rip an 1/8" or so off it to make sure it can move freely. You will need to take one of the cabinets down in order to attach the slide rails, then rehang it. You'll also have the holes on each side to contend with.

[kab0906]

Thanks sheriff truman.

No, I will be replacing it as is, not using it as a face. Like I said, I'm not installing the unit I linked above. I'm doing something totally different. I just needed to be sure taking the filler out temporarily wouldn't mess anything up.