Summary:” Cabinet values by 30% of products itself, and 70% by the installation”, which means installation tips is the last step of the cabinet process. It is also the most important step. The installation of the cabinet is not only directly related to the beauty of the cabinet but also related to the future use. Before installing the quality kitchen cabinets, you first have to figure out the installation order.
Generally speaking, the cabinet can divide into two parts to complete. We will first install the cabinet base cabinet and hanging cabinets, after one to two days to install the countertop. And finally install the rest cooking appliances.
Before the cabinets installation, the ceiling has to be installed in advance. And the location of the hosepipe holes and hood expansion hoses should finish in advance.
In addition, if the kitchen lighting has finished in advance, then Casa Custom recommended putting the lampshade up to protect it. So that when the time comes to install the cabinet countertops too much dust and to bother cleaning the lamps before the installation.
The order of cabinet installation
1、Base cabinets installation tips
Before installing base cabinets, workers should clean the kitchen floor to accurately measure the ground level.
2、Hanging cabinets installation tips
After the installation of the base cabinets can be ready for hanging cabinets. To ensure the level of expansion bolts, need to draw a horizontal line in the wall. Generally, the horizontal line and the distance between the countertop is 650 mm for future use.
3、Countertop installation tips
As a result kitchen renovation, will lead to the original cabinet plan size in mistake. To reduce the affection, custom cabinet maker like Casa Custom will make a pause after the base cabinets and hanging cabinets installation for a while. And then install the countertop, to facilitate the designer to adjust the floor cabinets and hanging cabinets installed after the possible error of the countertop, to ensure the accuracy of the cabinet installation data. The installation of the countertop is into the third step to reduce the mistake. As the base and hanging cabinets install, the countertop will be much more aesthetically pleasing. Installation of the countertop should be horizontal design, the gap between the interval can not be greater than 3mm, to minimize the obvious seam traces.
4, The Hardware installation tips
the hardware basin, faucet, and pull-out basket are also the main focus of the kitchen cabinet. In the installation of hanging cabinets and countertops, to avoid letting wood chips fall into the pull-out track, the application of coverings to cover the pull-out basket, so as not to affect future use.
5, Cooking appliances installation tips
The installation of built-in appliances in the cabinet only requires the opening of power holes on site. However, the power holes cannot be opened too small to avoid inconvenient disassembly for future maintenance. As the hardware affects the quality of life, Casa Custom’s advice is extra careful when buying and installing, like hoses and water pipes should glue up with sealant. The installation position of cooking appliances such as hoods should consider carefully. And the size of the power hole should be appropriate.
6、Adjust the cabinet doors installation tips
The final step in the installation of kitchen cabinets is to adjust the cabinet doors. For ensuring that the door gaps are even and horizontal and vertical, like base cabinets adjusted to the general depth of 550 mm, and hanging cabinets for 300 mm. But this can also adjust according to the actual situation. After adjusting the cabinet doors, workers should also be making clean up by installing the cabinets to ensure the cleanliness of the owner’s kitchen.
When the kitchen cabinets are installed, pay attention to check. For example, if the cabinet doors are flowing by opening and closing. The countertop basin joints are glued, the door panel installation is neat and straight, etc. Because the cabinet installation is a test of the level of craftsmanship, all drilling places should seal. Not only beautiful but also to avoid formaldehyde from the cabinet. Casa Custom always focuses on detail and pays customer value.
