Use this guide along with your IKEA assembly You can do it yourself but you don’t have to instructions to make sure your kitchen is installed in the right way.
Tools and materials Here is a summary of the basic tools you’ll need. In addition you’ll find what tools to use for each product in their respective assembly instructions. Tools Carpenter’s rule Cross line laser level Try square Spirit level Caulking gun (or tape measure) Stud finder...
Preparing your room Assess your walls Whether you’re replacing an old kitchen or starting from scratch, it’s key to understand that the properties Since your walls will hold the weight of of the room dictate how complex or smooth your your kitchen cabinets and frames, start by installation process will be.
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Preparing your room NOTE! Even if your new cabinets/frames will be located The wall studs, normally located 16” and/or 24” apart, In order to provide proper support for the cabinets/ can carry the load of your wall cabinets/frames. frames, you might need to add horizontal structural at the same position as your old ones, it is important to However, as the cabinets come in different widths, it support between the studs.
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ENHET base a horizontal line as with the other mark. The line corner cabinet and an ENHET corner panel. For the represents the top position of the wall cabinets NOTE! For free standing appliances secure positioning of this solution, see page 10.
IMPORTANT to set up a good work area that is safe and where you ENHET cabinets are supported by legs and can have enough room. Be sure to protect the floors and be installed with or without a plinth, depending make sure you have the recommended equipment/ on your personal preference.
Installing the wall cabinets In most kitchens, it’s best to install your wall cabinets IMPORTANT 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 require different types of fastening devices.
This is to ensure that the cabinets and frames are know what kind of fittings and tools to use. NOTE! the wall. safely attached to the wall. The screws provided by IKEA do not work in concrete. Contact your local dealer for information on what to use. AA-2289005-1...
If you build a line kitchen, make sure you leave some space between the wall and the cabinet to allow NOTE! ENHET open frames can’t be used under a sink, for doors or drawers to open properly. built-in cooktop or for a built-in oven.
Installing the sink and faucet Before you start to install the kitchen mixer faucet, While some of our sinks come with a pre-cut hole for switch off the main shutoff valve, and also double- the faucet, there are cases where you need to install check that the connections between the water supply it on the countertop.
Most of the appliances that you will work with for given the silicone time to seal all edges of the ENHET is free-standing so they will be easy to slide in cut-outs, it’s time to start installing your appliances. place. But for the dishwasher and hoods, you need to Throughout the installation, be sure to follow the put in more work.
For the front plinth, place the plinth in position and When two plinth sections meet and form a corner, you NOTE! ENHET open frames can’t be combined with a mark where to cut it. After you’ve cut it, repeat the need to attach both plinth strips to the same leg.
Installing lighting, drawers, doors, shelves, knobs and handles With your cabinets, countertops and appliances in NOTE! Always use your assembly instructions for help. place, it’s time to move onto installing your lighting as well as fitting the cabinet interiors. Then, take your time assembling doors, fronts, knobs and handles to make sure everything looks the way you want.
Time to step back and admire your new kitchen. With Long-lasting countertops a little care and maintenance, your IKEA kitchen will Keep your countertop in top condition by cleaning look great for many years to come.
On this page you’ll find the different services that we can offer to help and support you. For more details about our services, talk to a co-worker at your local IKEA store or visit us at IKEA.ca/kitchenservices Kitchen planning...
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5 year warranty installation service Whether you’re shopping in store or online, As an IKEA customer, you have the right Installation warranty is provided by our no matter how big the purchase, we’ll do the to expect that your kitchen project will be...
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