How To Remove Old Kitchen Cabinets. Unscrew the cabinet unit from the soffit and remove the cabinets. Step 5 Remove dirt build up on the kitchen cabinets with Trisodium phosphate also known as TSP.
Remove the trim disassemble the cabinets and disconnect them from the walls one at a time. Some builders will use nails to attach lower cabinets. Youll need to rent a six-yard dumpster for the disposal of a standard-sized kitchen.
Some builders will use nails to attach lower cabinets.
Clean up the mess and fine powder from the sanding. Do the same on the outside of the cabinets. Remove screws along stiles of wall cabinets. After you remove the first couple of screws gravity will want to help the cabinet down which could damage the wall and stud if not properly supported.