How to Score Plywood Under Cabinets

If you plan to hang your cabinets on plywood with adhesive, the surface of the plywood must first be scored. This is also true if the plywood will be used for tile or laminate countertops. The scoring creates small valleys in the plywood for the adhesive. This in turn creates a stronger bond when the cabinets are hung over it. You don't need any prior woodworking experience for this project and it should take just a few minutes to complete.

Tack cloth
Utility knife
Yardstick

Instructions

- 1
  Wipe the plywood down with a tack cloth. This will remove any small particles of dirt that can get in the way of the scoring process.
- 2
  Start your first vertical score line. Lay down your yardstick near the edge of the plywood. Place the utility knife at the top of the stick and bring it down. Do not overapply pressure or you may snap the blade. Move the yardstick as necessary until you've gone the length of the board.
- 3
  Continue your vertical scoring. Move your yardstick over about 3 inches and create another line. Keep doing this until you reach the other end of the plywood.
- 4
  Score the plywood horizontally. Turn your yardstick around, start at the edge of the board and begin your horizontal lines. Move the yardstick over 3 inches and continue making horizontal lines until you reach the end of the board.

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