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INSTALLING YOUR CABINETS
Start at the high point on the floor that you identified earlier. Put the first base cabinet or closet into
place, shim and fasten it to the wall with appropriate hardware.
Do not use drywall screws.
The
cabinets have pre-punched holes for mounting, but you may need to drill your own to line up with studs.
Put the next cabinet into place and attach it to the first with
(4) ¼-
/ ”
bolts
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. Make sure the front frames are
aligned. Then fasten it to the wall. For added rigidity, you can
drill and fasten through the sides into the floor. Repeat for
each base cabinet and closet in the combo.
Shim as you go to keep everything square and level. You can
visually check for squareness, just make sure the space
around each door is consistent.
Install the overhead cabinets. To attach an overhead to
a clo
set ou’
ll need to transfer the front mounting
holes from the overhead to the closet. You can
construct a box out of wood or reused packing
cardboard to prop the cabinets up while you work.
If your combo has closets at both ends you may want
to leave one closet for last, until after the countertop
and overheads have been installed.
It’s eas to a ide tall
damage your cabinets while trying to slide
the countertop or overheads between them.
COUNTERTOPS
Dry fit the countertop to make sure you like how it fits before using any adhesive. Tape off any exposed
surfaces
—
especially closet sides
—
that could be scratched while moving the countertop around.
Apply double-sided tape to the tops of base cabinets and tool boxes. Remove the backing from the tape
to expose the adhesive. Spray the tape with glass cleaner to temporarily stop the tape from sticking. This
will give you some time to align the countertop, but holds fast once the tape dries.
Set the countertop straight down into place. Apply even pressure to the countertop to smooth it out.
CARING FOR YOUR CABINETS
Remove any remaining protective vinyl once installation is complete. A little maintenance will keep your
cabinets looking brand new.
To clean the cabinets and remove fingerprints use glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth.
To clean the countertops wipe with a microfiber cloth and a solution of water and a few drops of dish
soap. Dry thoroughly. Use stainless steel cleaner to remove fingerprints and make the countertop shine.