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Summary of Contents for IKEA ENHET kitchen
- Page 1 A guide to install a new ENHET kitchen ENHET kitchen installation guide IKBE23_E_R1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Use this guide along with your IKEA assembly instructions to You can do it yourself but you don’t have to make sure your kitchen is installed in the right way. -
Page 3: The Tools You'll Need
Tools and materials Here is a summary of the basic tools you’ll need. In ad- dition you’ll find what tools to use for each product in their respective assembly instructions. Carpenter’s rule Sanitary silicone sealant Try square Spirit level Step ladder (or tape measure) Stud finder Pencil... -
Page 4: Preparing Your Room
Preparing your room Whether you’re replacing an old kitchen or starting Assess your walls from scratch, it’s key to understand that the proper- Since your walls will hold the weight of your kitchen ties of the room dictate how complex or smooth your cabinets and frames, start by evaluating the quality installation process will be. - Page 5 Use a spirit level to find the highest point of the Prepare your space by making sure your corners are If your corner and/or walls aren’t straight you may floor and mark where that is on the wall. This will be even and your walls and floor are straight.
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Page 6: Assembling The Cabinets And Frames
It’s helpful if you arrange your cabinets in the order you will be installing them. Use your packing list and IKEA home planner draw- ing to help you. ENHET cabinets can be installed with or without a plinth, depending on your personal preference. -
Page 7: Installing The Wall Cabinets/Frames
Installing the wall cabinets/frames In most kitchens it’s best to install your wall cabinets Reminder and frames first. This way you have room to move Fastening/fixing devices for the wall (i.e. screws without base cabinets in the way. and plugs) are not included with the cabinets and frames since different wall materials re- quire different types of fastening devices. -
Page 8: Installing The Base Cabinets/Frames
Installing the base cabinets/frames Once you are done with the installation of the wall If you have a corner kitchen, you build the corner base cabinets you move on to the base cabinets. Again, solution with a 80 cm base cabinet in combination with start from the corner of the room and place the cabi- the ENHET corner panel. -
Page 9: Installing The Worktop
IKEA pre-cut worktop. If you do not have a lose strip we recommend to seal the open edge using silicone. -
Page 10: Installing The Sink And Tap
Installing the worktop Clean the raw edges of the cut-out(s) and sand them Corners can be tricky so take your time and adjust Once the worktop pieces are level and align with a little bit. Then apply silicone to prevent moisture both pieces until they are perfectly aligned and the wall, fix the worktop to the cabinets and apply from penetrating the worktop. -
Page 11: Installing The Appliances
Installing the appliances When all worktop sections are secured and you’ve The extractor hoods at IKEA can be installed in two given the silicone time to seal all raw edges of the ways: either in extraction mode (i.e. ducted to the cut-outs, it’s time to start installing your appliances. -
Page 12: Installing The Plinth
Installing the plinth Generally, the base cabinets are supported by the sup- porting strip along the wall and two legs in the front of the cabinet. However, if you are going for a kitchen with a plinth you also need to consider the following steps: For a plinth setup place the legs with the leg-plate Start with the plinth for the short side of the cabinet... -
Page 13: Installing Lighting, Doors And Drawers, Fronts And Handles
Installing lighting, doors and drawers, fronts and handles With your cabinets, worktops and appliances in place, Then, take your time assembling doors, fronts, knobs it’s time to move onto installing your lighting as well as and handles to make sure everything looks the way fitting the cabinet interiors. -
Page 14: Building A Kitchen Island
Building a kitchen island When it comes to building a kitchen island, it is impor- Before fixing the island to the floor, assess your tant to consider some key aspects during the planning floor and make sure the fixation points of the and installation. -
Page 15: You're Done! Congratulations On Your New Kitchen
Time to step back and admire your new kitchen. With Long-lasting worktops a little care and maintenance, your IKEA kitchen will Keep your worktop in top condition by cleaning spills look great for many years to come. -
Page 16: Services
The various support services we can offer are presented on this page. For more details about services, speak to a co-worker at your IKEA store or check out IKEA.be/ services.