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JBSMD

How to mount this cabinet

I had my kitchen redone and new cabinets installed. I kept one of the cabinets to install in the garage. It weighs about 30-35 lbs, I think, and has 2 pressboard strips on it back , and the frame seems to be pressboard as well, with thin wood cabinet back. (see picture--- cabinet is on its side in this pic).

I want to mount it on cinderblock.

I don't think the pressboard is strong enough to handle the load if I screw it into the cinderblock.

WOuld you recommend making a frame of 2x4 underneath to handle the weight, or get large T brackets to support the weight, or some other method.

Any advice, including hire someone to do it, will be considered and appreciated!

https://preview.redd.it/92yb41x2xvdf1.jpg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=95dc3ec180e99c8e6be191bfcbd6cddd4424a12a

Posted Jul 19, 2025, 7:44 PM UTC

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