Install wood cleats into ceiling.
Extending upper cabinets to ceiling.
Covering the space with plywood.
How to extend cabinets to the ceiling method 1 of 3.
Measure from the top of cabinets where the wood would sit.
Add on to existing upper cabinets if ceilings are eight feet high we can extend the structure of your existing cabinets rather than building them completely new.
The cleats will be what will support the extension faceplate.
Once the structure is extended we reface the cabinets in order to hide any seams and structural changes so they are essentially brand new taller cabinets with new doors.
Remove molding or trim along the top of the cabinets.
Glue and nail to the side walls for upper support making sure they would be level to keep the extension face plate level with existing cabinets.
This will give you something to nail your front panel piece into cut 4 8 sheet of mdf to width and use for front panel piece.
Adding cubbies above the cabinets.
Cut your board to that length.
Ours was 12 inches.
Instructions measure from the top of your cabinet to the ceiling.
Glue and nail them in place behind the existing panel of the cabinet.
Remove any molding or trim along the top of the cabinets.
Place the boards vertically as you want them to go over your cabinets.
Cut several cleats out of scrap wood.
Basic steps i took to extend cabinets to ceiling.