There are always hiccups in kitchen remodels. Surprises can sneak in even after carefully checking the room, marking all of the cabinet locations on the wall, and snapping a level reference line around it.
Here are some field-modification solutions to common problems that can arise during cabinet installation.
The first tip is the simplest.
PROBLEM: The face frame isn't wide enough to prevent the door from catching on the wall when it swings open.
SOLUTION: Widen the face frame with a filler strip to move the cabinets off the wall. This is also common in tight bathrooms where drawers can hit door trim.