mounting support is used into ceiling, bulkhead
and/or side wall(s). If mounting into ceiling,
bulkhead or side wall is not available, always use
additional support above or below cabinet to
support its weight at least 12" from wall with an-
gle brackets, bracing, shelving and or additional
cabinets as a stand.
Step 3: Attaching Cabinets to the Wall
3.1 Start with the corner cabinet. With someone
else’s help, lift it into position on the support rail
and use a 2 x 4 or T-Brace at the front to prop the
cabinet into place. (Figure 6).
3.2 Pre-bore back panel and stud using a
7
/
32
"
drill bit. Fasten the cabinet to the wall with #10
x 2
1
/
2
" washer head screws. NOTICE: Never
fully tighten screws until all cabinets have been
shimmed and properly positioned.
3.3 Next, using your level against the front of the
cabinet, shim wherever necessary to make sure
the cabinets are perfectly plumb (even though
the walls may not be). You may have to loosen the
wall attachment screws slightly to shim properly.
3.4 Lift and place the next cabinet into position
on the support rail and brace, flushing it against
the adjacent cabinet. (Figures 7 & 8).
3.5 Once again, pre-bore back panel and stud
using a
7
/
32
" drill bit. Fasten the cabinet to the
wall with #10 x 2
1
/
2
" washer head screws.
3.6
Shim and level the 2nd cabinet so that the
face frames of the two adjacent cabinets are
flush with no visible gaps or offsets.
3.7 Continue along the walls, repeating
steps 3.2 through 3.4, until all cabinets are
in place. If installing tall cabinets, it should be
added at this point. Once again, shim for proper
height and to align so that it is perfectly plumb
with the adjacent wall cabinet. Once face frames
are flush, clamp, drill and screw together as de-
scribed in Figure 8.
NOTICE: Set the tall cabinet into position first to
be sure it fits properly. Refer to specific instruc-
tions that come with specialty tall cabinets.
3.8 Once all cabinets are properly shimmed and
properly positioned, finish tightening the screws
to secure the cabinets to the walls.
3.9 Remove the support rails and spackle screw
holes if needed.
Step 4: Attach Cabinets Together
NOTICE: Do not attach through the cabinet
side panel.
In order to attach two cabinets, you will need
to clamp them together first. Drill a
3
/
32
" pilot
hole in two to three places along the hinge side
of the face frame ensuring that the holes do not
interfere with the hinge placement. Finally, drive
in the #8 x 2
1
/
2
" screws to join the two cabinets.
Countersink for best appearance. (Figure 8).
IMPORTANT: Check to make sure the frames are
even and plumb. Continue for the remainder of
the cabinets and fillers following the desired lay-
out. Once all cabinets are properly shimmed and
properly positioned, finish tightening the screws
to secure the cabinets to the walls.
T-Brace
Temporary
support rails
Blind wall cabinet
Provided
1
⁄
8
" panel
Wall stud locations
T-Brace
Temporary
support rails
Start with
corner cabinet first
Soffit or ceiling
T-Brace supports
front of cabinet
Back of cabinet
supported by support rails
Wall stud locations
T-Brace
Temporary
support rails
Corner wall cabinet
Mount adjacent cabinets,
shim as required
Wall stud locations
7
T-Brace
Temporary
support rails
Blind wall cabinet
Provided
1
⁄
8
" panel
Wall stud locations
T-Brace
Temporary
support rails
Start with
corner cabinet first
Soffit or ceiling
T-Brace supports
front of cabinet
Back of cabinet
supported by support rails
Wall stud locations
T-Brace
Temporary
support rails
Corner wall cabinet
Mount adjacent cabinets,
shim as required
Wall stud locations
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