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33
1
/
2
"
81"
Figure 1
Tack in shims at
low points.
Mark the outlines of
all cabinet sizes on
the wall to check the
actual cabinet
dimensions against
your layout.
Strike level baseline from highest
point of floor.
UNEVEN FLOORS AND WALLS
Because floors and walls have uneven spots which will affect the
installation, it will be necessary to locate these uneven areas. Wall
and floor unevenness can cause cabinets to be misaligned result-
ing in “racking” or misalignment of the doors and drawer fronts.
Uneven spots can be found with a straight edge or a 4’ level.
Simply run the straight edge along the floor and wall to identify
any uneven areas. Where these uneven spots interfere, high spots
can be removed by scraping or sanding the excess plaster. Low
spots can be shimmed.
LOCATE STUDS
Locate the wall studs with a stud finder or tap on the wall to locate
a “solid sound.” This generally will tell you where the wall studs are
located. You can verify this location by driving a small finishing nail
into the wall. Make sure this is an area that will be covered by the
base cabinets. Mark a chalk line at the center of the wall studs at
the top and bottom of the cabinet position. Normally the wall studs
are located 16” apart, center to center.
CABINET HEIGHT
To establish the height of your base cabinets,measure up and mark
the wall at 33
1
⁄
2
” from the highest spot on the floor. Use this mark
as a starting point and draw the lines around the bathroom. Mark
the outlines of all cabinets on the wall to check actual cabinet
dimensions against your layout (Figure 1).
HARDWARE
Decorative and installation hardware such as nails, screws, glue,
tape, etc. are not included.
R37077
Rev. 11-11
Step 1. Preparation
MasterBath & MasterBath Elite
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