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CABINETRY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before You Begin
These instructions are intended as supplemental reference for those who have the appropriate skills and experience to safely
and successfully install cabinetry, including familiarity with basic carpentry principles, and safe and proper tool use. Wall
framing and construction can vary greatly, and these instructions may not describe your wall. Also, there may be electric,
water, or gas lines or other utilities behind the wall, which you must avoid contacting during installation. If for any reason
after reading these instructions you do not feel confident in your ability to safely and successfully install this cabinetry, please
contact a licensed contractor for installation. Thomasville Nouveau is not responsible for improper installation.
WARNING: Electric, water and gas lines, and other utilities, are frequently running behind walls where cabinets are installed.
Before drilling any holes, driving any screws or inserting any nails, be sure you will not be making contact with any of these
utilities. Failure to follow this instruction may result in property damage, and serious or fatal injury. If you do not feel confident
in your ability to insure that you will not make contact with utilities behind a wall during installation, please contact a licensed
contractor to install the cabinetry.
tools needed
• Pencil
• Hammer
• Shims
• Drill & bits
• Tape measure
• Chalkline
4 Helpful Hint: Read through this manual carefully before starting your renovation project so
you'll become familiar with all the steps.
2. Check your new cabinets
Check to make sure the cabinets and accessories you received are what you ordered and are not damaged. Don't remove
your old plumbing fixtures and kitchen cabinets until you are sure you have the correct products to replace them. Go over
the layout with your designer to make sure you know where everything goes, and identify all finished ends. Don't remove the
protective film on acrylics until after you drill for hardware.
3. Remove the existing cabinets (if applicable)
Empty your existing cabinets. Shut off all water supply lines to the kitchen as well as the electricity and remove any existing
appliances. It is best to move the appliances to another room for easier maneuvering in the work area.
If you intend to use your existing sink and traps, disconnect them carefully with the required tools and place them in a safe
place away from all the construction.
• Square
• Miter saw
• Caulk gun and caulk
• Level
• Straight edge
• C-clamps
• Pry bar
• Safety glasses
• Installation Kit
• Screwdrivers and assorted screws
- 2 ½" round washer head screw
- 1
⁄
" wood screws
1
8
- 1
⁄
" lo-root flathead screws
1
8
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Page 1: Before You Begin
Thomasville Nouveau is not responsible for improper installation. WARNING: Electric, water and gas lines, and other utilities, are frequently running behind walls where cabinets are installed. - Page 2 Remove the existing cabinets and counter tops as well as any mouldings around windows or doors, and any baseboards that may be in the way of your installation. Be careful when removing upper cabinets from the wall. It is best to have two sets of hands to support the old cabinet’s weight when removing the last of the screws.
- Page 3 5. Installing the base cabinets If you prefer to install the upper cabinets first, skip Step 5. And proceed to Step 6. Installing the wall cabinets. Once you’ve completed Step 6, return to this Step 5 and install the base cabinets. As with all base and wall cabinets, any necessary cut- outs for utilities such as water, electricity or gas should be made in the back panel of the cabinet before installation.
- Page 4 4 Helpful Hint: Always pre-fit your cabinets before permanently securing them, as having to change screw locations will leave unwanted holes on the insides of your new cabinets. Wall stud 6. Installing the wall cabinets Installing the wall cabinets is similar to installing base cabinets. Start with the corner cabinet. Begin by positioning the corner cabinet so that the top is flush with the level line that was drawn previously (refer to Step 4).
- Page 5 Pre-drill hole before using screw 7. Installing fillers Because modular cabinets are manufactured in standard sizes, sometimes it is necessary to install filler pieces to make up extra space. There are many ways of constructing useful fillers. The most basic application is to install one (or more) ⁄...
- Page 6 8. Completing the installation Once all of the cabinets are installed, re-install the adjustable shelving, doors, false fronts and drawers. Make any needed adjustments. Next, install the knobs or handles (if applicable), along with any moulding. Drawer fronts can be adjusted by loosening the screws that attach the drawer front to the drawer box, repositioning the drawer front and re-tightening the screws.
- Page 7 10. Door and drawer adjustments Clip on hinge adjustment Hardwood drawer box adjustment Vertical A - Move the vertical adjustment slide Adjustment attached to the release mechanism at Slide front front of drawer. of box. Figure 8 clip adjustment (melamine and hardwood) Melamine and Hardwood drawer boxes are attached with figure 8 clips.
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