Floor Hutch
The floor hutch is assembled with the finished flush-fit end panels unattached. You will need to apply the flush-fit end
panels to the side(s) of the cabinet that will be exposed to the room. Just follow the simple steps below.
Flush-Fit End Panel
MATERIALS
Finished flush-fit end panel and a roll of double-sided tape
(suggested 1 roll per flush-fit end panel) or construction
adhesive or white glue (neither are provided).
TOE NOTCH INSTRUCTIONS
Note: If flush-fit end panel is on the left side of cabinet, the
toe notch will be on the right edge of the flush-fit end panel. If
the flush-fit end panel is for the right side of the cabinet, the
toe notch will be on the left edge of the flush-fit end panel.
To cut the toe notch out of the flush-fit end panel:
a) Lay the panel up against the cabinet side to be
covered and align all four edges with the cabinet.
b) Using a pencil, draw a line to mark the location of the
toe notch
c) Using a power saw, cut along the line.
Apply double-sided tape or adhesive to the backside of the
flush-fit end panel. (Figure 14).
If using tape:
a) Cut the roll of double sided tape into strips. Cut tape
strips to the lengths and quantities listed on the tape
template. You will need approximately one roll of tape for
each flush-fit end panel.
b) Apply the tape to the flush-fit end panel following the tape
template diagram. Tape strips applied along the edges of
the flush-fit end panel should be 1/4 in. from the edge.
c) As you apply each tape strip, run your finger along the
strip, applying pressure to make sure the tape makes
complete contact with the flush-fit end panel.
Apply flush-fit end panel to cabinet side panel
a) Remove the backer from each tape strip.
b) Holding the flush-fit end panel at an angle from the
cabinet side panel, align the front edge of the flush-fit
end panel to the face frame. Make sure the entire edge
of the flush-fit end panel is seated inside the face frame
groove.
c) Align the top of the flush-fit end panel with the top of
the cabinet side panel and press the flush-fit end panel
against the side panel.
d) Working from front to back, apply pressure along
the entire surface of the flush-fit end panel to make
sure each tape/ adhesive strip makes complete
contact with the cabinet side panel.
e) Allow the tape/adhesive to cure at least 1 hour before
proceeding with the cabinet installation. Clamps or
weights can be added to secure panel until adhesive
dries. Check adhesive manufacturer’s instructions for
cure time.
COUNTER TOP
The floor hutch is assembled with the color matched
countertop unattached to allow flexibility of installation
of an alternate top. Attach the counter top after you
attached the flush-fit end panel. Apply adhesive (not
included) to the top of the cabinet and position the
counter top in place. Follow adhesive manufacturer’s
instructions for cure time before moving the cabinet.
Clamps or weights can be added to secure the top until
the adhesive dries.
NOTE: Tape/adhesive should be applied ¼ in. from edges
of flush-fit end panel.
Tape/
adhesive
Tape/
adhesive
Tape/
adhesive
Tape/
adhesive
LEFT
SIDE
RIGHT
SIDE
Figure 14
