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5
STAGING THE INSTALLATION
Prior to beginning your closet system installation,
you must first prepare and stage your closet
space. Below is a list of necessary steps to take in
consideration to ensure your space is ready for
your new closet system.
Note:
Immediately upon receiving your system, verify that
the box does not have any visual damage. If damage is
found, immediately call CLOSETS.COM at 1-844-431-6690 for
replacement parts.
Damage must be reported within 5 business days. If the box
received no visual damage during shipment, proceed to the
next step.
A.
ELECTRIC/CORDLESS DRILL
I.
COUNTERSINK BIT
II.
5MM DRILL BIT
III.
BIT EXTENDER
IV.
PHILLIPS/SQUARE DRIVE BITS
V.
½
” SPADE BIT FOR SUPER TOGGLES
B.
STUD FINDER
C.
LEVEL
D.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
E.
TAPE MEASURE
F.
PENCIL
In any installation, it is paramount to have the
right tools handy for the job. The following is a list
of the tools required for successful installation of
your closet system.
INSTALLATION TOOLS
1.
First remove existing poles and shelves.
1.1
Start in the corner of the closet and pull the cleat first
off the side wall, and continue by removing the cleat
from the back wall.
1.2
To remove caulked or adhesive shelving from the wall,
use a razor/utility knife around the outside of all cleats
and shelves. This will aid in preventing sheet rock
from unnecessarily being torn from the wall, as well as
reducing the amount of chipped paint.
1.3
If your previous shelving unit consisted of wire
shelving, use pliers to remove clips, screws, and wires
attached to the wall.
1.4
In order for your closet to look its best, Spackle
any holes and re-paint prior to proceeding with
installation of your new system.
2.
Unpack your new closet system.
2.1
First, open
the package
and locate the
box labeled
“hardware.” This
will contain
necessary
hardware, and
your system’s
specific design.
A
B
D
E
C
F
If your closet has an existing system in place, the following
tools may be necessary for removal prior to installing your
CLOSETS.COM system.
A.
PRY BAR
D.
FLAT-HEAD SCREWDRIVER
B.
HAMMER WITH CLAW
E.
SPACKLE
C.
PLIERS
F.
PUTTY KNIFE
F.
A
B
C
D
E
E
F
Dremel multi-purpose saw (not pictured) used for removing
baseboard if needed. Jig saw (not pictured)
SUSPENDED CLOSET SYSTEMS
