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Vertical Clearance and Stability for Stacked 25″ Deep Frameless Units
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a floor-to-ceiling linen cabinet build using two sets of stacked Barker cabinets in an alcove.
The Setup:
Bottom: One 35.75″(2-door) and one 17.75″(1-door) wide base cabinet (48″ H x 25″ D).
Top: One 35.75″(2-door) and one 17.75″(1-door) wide wall cabinet (44″ H x 25″ D) stacked directly on the bases.
Style: Shaker Inset doors with a factory-painted finish.
Questions:
1. Vertical Door Clearance: Since these are Full Overlay doors stacked directly on top of each other, is there a high risk of the upper doors rubbing against the lower doors at the horizontal seam? Should I plan to leave a specific gap or use a small spacer between the upper and lower boxes during assembly to maintain a clean reveal?
2. Structural Stability: These 25″ deep wall units will be quite heavy when loaded. Over time, is there any concern with the weight causing the cabinet boxes to settle or compress in a way that “pinches” the vertical gap between the doors?
3. Support: For those who have stacked these deep units, did you find that standard wall-stud mounting provided enough support, or did you reinforce the connection between the stacked boxes?
Any advice on ensuring the doors swing freely without horizontal interference would be greatly appreciated!
Stas
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2 Replies
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Sure, see below:
1. No, each cabinet will have built-in reveals that ensure the doors do not rub on each other. See attached images. Basically, you can stack them on top of each other as needed. You can also adjust the final hinge placement as needed to equalize the gaps.
2., No issue there. The cabinets are made from 3/4″ thick plywood and can hold far more weight than anything you could reasonably add to the interior of that cabinet. There is no risk of compression.
3. If you are stacking wall cabinets on top of base cabinets, you will want to attach the wall cabinet to the base cabinet near the front to keep them flush at the face. For 25″ deep cabinets, you should attach the cabinet to the rear wall studs, then use shims at the floor where the cabinet touches the flooring. Since 25″ is pretty far away from the back wall, the shims at the floor will help keep the cabinet stationary and prevent the screws from pulling out of the studs.
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Thank you, @Chad
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