How to Replace a Medicine Cabinet

• Screwdriver
• Carpenter's square
• Carpenter's level
• Electric drill

• Medicine cabinet
• Shims

Before You Begin

Here are the steps involved to replace a medicine cabinet but before you start, consider the pros and cons of doing it yourself. If you're looking for a contractor to do the job, click here at Home Advisor a free service that matches homeowners with prescreened qualified Bathroom Contractors.

• Step 1 : Remove the old cabinet

  Remove the door from the cabinet and find the fasteners that hold the cabinet in the wall cavity. Then remove them and pull out the old cabinet.

• Step 2 : Remove the door and test fit the cabinet

  If the new cabinet came with the door attached, remove it following the instructions from the manufacturer. Carefully store the door so it's protected to prevent damage to the mirror. Then test fit the cabinet body in the wall cavity. The cabinet should be square. Make adjustments to the cavity with shims if necessary. Remove the cabinet from the cavity.

• Step 3 : Assemble the cabinet

  

  Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the cabinet frame.

• Step 4 : Insert the cabinet frame in the wall opening

  

  Carefully lift the body and frame assembly and insert it into the rough wall opening. Check again that it is level and square.

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Insert the mounting screw assemblies in the mounting holes in the cabinet body following the manufacturer's instructions. If there are screw covers, snap them in place.

• Step 5 : Install the door on the cabinet body

  

  Install the hinge mechanism for the door on the cabinet body and position the door so it is properly aligned.

• Step 6 : Install the shelves and check the door for alignment

  

  Position the shelf brackets where appropriate for items and set the shelves on top of the brackets. Then check the door for proper alignment and make any adjustments.

  Illustrations courtesy of Broan-NuTone