Installation Guide

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Installation
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OUTLINE ON FLOOR AND WALLS
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o Measure 19-1/2" up from the Base Cabinet Top Level Line and snap
a level line on the wall. This is the Bottom of Wall Cabinet Level Line.
o Measure 30", 36" or 42" up from the Bottom of Wall Cabinet Level
Line (depending on the height of your wall cabinets). Snap a level
line on the wall. This is the Top of Wall Cabinet Level Line.
• 30" Wall Cabinets require 84" from the Wall
Cabinet Top Level Line to the floor.
• 36" Wall Cabinets require 90" from the Wall
Cabinet Top Level Line to the floor.
• 42" Wall Cabinets require 96" from the Wall Cabinet Top Level
Line to the floor.
See Mounting Under a Soffit or Ceiling if there are cabinets to be
mounted directly up to a soffit or ceiling.
o If the installation involves a corner, layout the corner cabinet first.
If there is no corner, start at an obstructed end that begins at a wall
or appliance.
o Mark the width of the first base on the floor and wall in this location.
Use a level to draw a plumb line vertically between the floor and the
Base Cabinet Top Level Line.
o Repeat this process for all base cabinets and then for all wall
cabinets. You should now have a Wall Outline for all cabinets to be
installed.
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LOCATE AND MARK WALL STUDS
o Typical wall construction places wall studs on 16" centers. This
means that every 16" you have the center of a 2 x 4 wall stud to
support your cabinets.
o To locate a wall stud, use a wall stud finder tool.
o Once you have located a wall stud, drive a long, thin finish nail or
use a power drill with a small bit to drill into an area just below the
Base Cabinet Top Level Line that will be covered by the cabinets.
It will require several holes spaced close together to find the outside
edges on the wall stud to determine its center. Measure over 16"
from this point and repeat the process to be certain that you have
contacted the center of the wall stud. Mark the location. Continue
this process to locate all wall studs behind your cabinets.
o Once all wall studs are located, use a 4' level to draw vertical plumb
lines at each wall stud from the floor to a few inches above the Top
of Wall Cabinet Level Line.
o Repeat this process to indicate the location of ceiling joists or soffit
structure, if your cabinets require ceiling attachment.
2X4
Wall
Stud
Base Cabinet
Level Line
Wall
Stud
Line
34-1/2”
16” On Center
Drill Holes to Find
Wall Stud Center