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Do it yourself guideto installing your kitchen
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Hire professionals
Its a good idea to contact qualified specialists
early on to discuss the help youll need with
plumbing, gas, electricity and with installing the
dishwasher, hob and lighting.
Before you begin
This guide takes you through the preparation
and installation process step-by-step. Weve also
included four corresponding posters with this
guide hang them on the wall for a good over-
view of each step in the process. Read through
both the guide and posters carefully before
starting to install your kitchen.
Free installation film
You can also pick up a Kitchen Installation film
on video or DVD at your IKEA store. It demon-
strates the various phases in the process, step-
by-step. And if, at any point, you should decide
that you would like help installing your kitchen
or parts of it just ask at your IKEA store.
7 simple steps
to a brand new kitchen
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When you see an orange dot in this guide, it mean theres a corresponding poster with the same number
that illustrates each step in the process. Hang the posters on the wall!
We do a lot of groundwork to make it as simple as possible for you to
assemble and install your new kitchen yourself. We even design our
kitchens with this in mind from the very start. The Do it Yourself Guide
you have in your hand will give you tips and ideas about how to assem-
ble and install your new kitchen step-by-step.
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ang the wall cabinetsInmostkitchens,itseasiesttoinstallthewall
cabinetsfirst.Thiswaytherewontbeanybase
cabinetstoworkaroundandyoucanmoreeasily
useastepladder.Ifyoudonthavewallcabinetsto
install,gostraighttoStep4.
IfyouhaventalreadydonesoinStep 1,measure
anddrawthepositionofthecabinetson thewall
tobesureeverythingwill fit.Itsalsoimportant
tomarkanyunevenspotsonthe wallandsmooth
themoutwithputtyor shims.
Hangthisposter onthewall
soyoull haveyour handsfree!
10.Hangtheremainingcabinets
Hangthe restofcabinetsinthe sameway,aligningeachwiththe previousone.Use yourG-clampsto temporarilyfastenthe newcabinetwiththe previ-ousone.To avoidmarringthe surface ofyourcabinets,use a smallscrapofwoodbetweenthe clampandthe cabinet.
9.Hangthenextwall cabinet
Mark,drill,s crewinscrews, alignthecabinetandtightenscrews exactly asyoudidwiththe cornercabinet.
8.Install thecorner cabinet
Hangtheadjustingbracketon thescrew,alignthecabinetusing aspiritlevelandscrewin bothscrewsbutdonttightenthemcompletely.
7.Usetheright screwsandfittings
Makesurethatyouusether ighttypeofscrewsandfittingsforthe wallmaterial.Drilltheholes,insert plugsifnecessaryandscrewoneofthe screwshalfway.
6.Startwithac orner cabinet
Liftthecornercabinetontothe wallstripandmarkwhere todrillthroughtheholeinthewall fittings.Liftthecabinetdownagain.
4.Therightheightforthewalls trip
Markthepositionof thewallstripDrawalineon thewall141cm abovethehighestpointofthefloor.This marksthebottomedgeofthewall cabinetsandthecorrectpositionforthe wallstrip.
5.Screwthewalls triptothewall
Theupperedgeofthe wallstripshouldbelevelwiththeli neonthewall.Useaspiritlevel toensurethewallstri pislevelwhenyoufastenitto thewall.Liftthecabinetsandrest themagainstthetopedgeofthewall strip.
2.Checkthe floor for unevenspots
Findoutifthefloor isuneven.Thisisimportanttoconsiderif youwanttobesuretherewill beroomforlegs orplinthsunderallcabinets. Useaspiritleveltocheckthe areaswhereyoullbeinstallingbaseor highcabinets.Findthefloorshighestand lowestpointsandusea pentomarkthemonthewall.
3.Right-angledcorners
Useatrysquare tocheckthatthecornerisata rightangle.Ifthegapbetweenthethetoolandthewall ismorethan6mm,call forprofessionalhelp.InaU-shapedkitchen,measurebetweenoppositewallsata numberofspotstoseeif theyareparallel.
13.Tightenall thescrews
Whenallwallcabinets have beenmountedandaligned,tightenalls crewsinto the wall.Finally,remove the wallstripyoull needitagainwhenmountingthe base cabinets.
12.Fastencabinetstogether
Place the connectionscrewsenclosedwiththe cabinetframesinto the pre-drilledholesand tighten.Remove theG-clamps.Continue fasteningthe re-mainingcabinetstogetherinthe sameway.
11.Drill throughcabinetwall
Youllfindpredrilledholes onthe insideofeachcabinet.Usinga 5mmdrill bit,drillthroughthe fourthholesfromboththe topandbottomedges.The firstandsecondholesare fordoorhinges.If youhave any ofthe followingdoors:BCKEBO,KALSEBOorULRIKSDAL,the doorhingesgo inthe secondandthirdholes.
Goodtoknow: I f y o u w illbeinstallinga highcabinet,dontmakefinaladjustmentsorfully tightenthe screwsuntilafterthe cabinetisinstalled.Itseasierto see ifevery-thingisleveland fitscorrectly whenthe cabinetisstanding.
Goodtoknow: Before installingthe fancabinetsawa hole forthefanandfanduct.Instructions areenclosedwiththe fan.Ifyoureinstallinga fanovera gashob,youmustfollowspecialregulations.These may be differfromcountry tocountry.Before youstart,findoutwhatregulationsapply inyourcountry.
YouvecompletedStep3!
Andthe wallcabinetsare inplace.
Importantbeforeyoubegininstalling
Begininstallingthewall cabinets
1.Fill inirregularities
Use a spiritlevelto checkthe walls.Markany unevenspots.Ifmajorproblemsneedto be fixed,itsbest tohire a professional.Itmay also benecessary to use shimswhenmountingwallcabinets.Shimsar e oftenusedtofillingaps andcorrectthe angle: Usea piece ofwood,fibre-boardor plywood
dependingonthe size ofthe gap.
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Install base and high cabinetsNowitstimeforthe baseandhighcabinets.
Beforeyoubegin,locateallplumbing,power
sourcesandotherutilities.Markaroundtheseand
usingakeyholesaw,cuttheappropriateopenings
beforeyouinstallthecabinets.
Inthefollowingsteps,youllinstallthelegs atthe
frontofthecabinetsandsecureacabinetwall strip
tothewall. Thewallstripismadeof particleboard
andcomespackedtogetherwiththeplinths.Ifyou
prefer,insteadofthewallstripforsupport,you
canputlegson thebackofthecabinets.
Hangthisposter onthewall
soyoull haveyour handsfree!
3.Secure thewall strip
Alignthetopedge ofthewallstrip withthelevellineyoumarked at16cmi npo in t 1,St ep4.Se cu re it t o t h e w allstuds.Shouldtheendof thewallstripfallbetweenstuds,secureit tothewallwithamooringscrew orexpansionbolt.
2.Cutbase cabinetwall strips
Measurethelengthofthebase andhighcabinetstobeinstalled. Donotincludethewallspacebehind appliances.Cutthewallstrips intocorrespondinglengths.Cutthestrip3.5 cmshorterwhereasideplinth isplanned.
9.Drill throughthecabinetwalls
Usinga 5mmdrill bit,drill throughthe thirdholesfromthe topandbot-tomedges.Wheninstallinga drawercabinet,drillthroughthe fourthholefromthe top.ForBCKEBO,KALSEBOorULRIKSDAL doors,drillthroughthefourthholesfromthe topandbottom.
8.Install thenextbasecabinet
Mark,drill, andinsertthe screwsforthe nextcabinet.Liftthe cabinetintoplace,carefully aligningitwiththepreviouscabinet.Use a G-clamptofastenthe cabinetstogethertemporarily.
7.Securethec abinettothewall
Tightenthe screws,butnotcompletely.Be sure the cabinetislevel,front-to-backandside-to-side. Hint:Ifyouplanto installa cornercarouseldo itnow.Itsmucheasierbefore the worktopsare inplace.
6.Install thecorner cabinet
Liftthe cornercabinetbackinto placeandadjustthe heightofthe legsso thatitstandslevel. Use a spiritlevelto besure.Screwin bothscrews,butdonttightenthemcompletely.
5.Usethe rightscrewsandfittings
Drillholesat the spotsyouve marked.Be sure to use drillbits,sc rewsandfittingsthatare appropriate foryourwallmaterial.Ifyouhave a plasterwallandtheresno wallstudwhere youvedrilled,inserta mooringscrewbeforethe screwandtightenhalfway.
11.Sawingholesfor theplumbing
Before mountingthe sinkunit,sawholesforthe waterpipesand drains
eitherinthe base ofthe cabinet(asshownhere)orthroughthe backpanel.
10.Fastencabinetstogether
Place the connectionscrewsenclosedwiththe cabinetframesinto the pre-drilledholesand tighten.Remove theG-clamp.Continue inthisfashionwiththe remainingcabinets.
18.Protectfromdust
Toproduceanairtightseal betweenthewallandthecabinet, youllneedtocaulkaroundthefiller pieces.Chooseawell-madelatex/siliconbrand(itdoesntneedtobewaterproof.)Tapealongsidetheareatobec aulked.Applyabead ofcaulkintothecrevice.
Cutthetemplatematerialso thatitsthesameheightasthe cabinet.Holditin placewherethefiller willbeinstalled.Openthecompass acoupleofinchesandplacethe pointagainstthewall.Holdingthecompass horizontalandlevel,followtheline ofthewallsothatthepenciltraces aclearline onthetemplate.Tocutthetemplatetothecorrectwidth,measurethe distancefromthefarthestpointonthe walltothecabinet.Findthesame pointonthetemplateandmarkit. Drawastraightlinefromthispoint tothetopandbottomofthetemplatetoform theflatedgethatwillfit againstthecabinet.Cutthetemplateandcheck thatitfits,thentracetheshapeontothe fillerandfollowthecuttingdirectionsinpicture15.
15.Cutfiller pieces
Witha handsaw: drawalineconnectingthetopandbottommarks onthefront
sideofthefiller, andcutitwith thefacesideup. Witha keyhole-saw: markbothsidesofthefiller. Putmaskingtapeoverthelineonthefronts idetoensureanevenedge,withoutchipping.Cutit withthebacksideup.
16.Install filler pieces
Putthefillerpiece inplacewiththe cutedgeagainstthewall.Attach bydrill-ingascrew throughthepredrilledholesfromtheinsideofthe cabinet.Tobesurethefillerpiece staysinplace,firstfastenastripto thewall.Installotherfillerpiecesin thesameway.Whenallfillerpiecesare inplace,go to18.
4.Startwiththe corner cabinet
Attachlegstothe frontedgesofthecab-inetsaccordingto theassemblyinstruc-tions.Ifyouare notusingthewallstripassupport,attachback legsaswell.Alwaysuseaback legattheend oftherunitmakes attachingthesideplintheasier.Formore,see Goodto know.
14.Measurefiller pieces
Checkthe wallwithyourspi ritleveltosee ifitis evenandflat.Ifthe wallisuneven,skipto picture 17.Ifthe walliseven,measure the distance fromthewallto the cabinetandmarkthisdistance atthe topandbottomofthefillerpiece.
1.Markthelevel lines
Usingthehighpointof thefloorthatyoumarkedearlier,measure16 cmupthewall.Usea spiritlevelto drawalineonthewallat thisheight.
13.Tightenall thescrews
Whenallbase andhighcabinetsareinplace andaligned,make any finaladjustmentsbefore tighteningallscrewsinto the wall.
17.Unevenwalls
Ifthewallis notlevelandflat,thefillermustbecutto conformtothewallsshape.Todothis, youllneedtomakeatemplatefortracingthe wallsshapeontothefiller.A pieceofthinplywoodorheavycardboard makesasuitabletemplate.Youllalsoneeda measur-ingtape,penciland compass.
Goodtoknow: Legscanbe sharedby two cabinets.See the assem-bly instructions.Place the cornercabinetagainstthe wallso thatitsbackedge isrestingonthe wallstrip.Throughtheholesatthe topbackcornersofthecabinet,markwheretodrillforthefixingscrew.Setthecabinetaside.
Goodtoknow:Iftheresno cornercabinet,installthe cabinetthatwillfitagainstthe backandsidewalls.Make sure theresenoughroombetweenthe cabinetandtheside wallforthe fillerpiece.
YouvecompletedStep4!
Andthe cabinetframesare inplace.
12.Install thehighcabinet
The highcabinetshouldbe installedthe same way youinstalledthe basecabinets.Ifyoure usingcoverpanels onthe sides,followthe enclosedassem-bly instructionto mountthembeforeinstallingthe cabinet.
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nstall the worktopNowitstime to installthe worktopsandsink.
Whenmeasuring andsawingthe solid
woodtopsthroughout thisstep,we suggest
placingthem onsawhorses foreasiest
handling.Once youve finishedStep5, its
a goodidea to hire professionalsto connect
the water,gasor electricity,andto
installthe hob,dishwasherand lighting. Hangtheposter onthewall
soyoull getyour handsfree!
3.Sawtheworktop
Ifyouresawingby hand,werecommendusinga fine-toothed handsawfor control.
Toavoid splinteringtheworktop,tape overthearea tobecut.Ifyoureusing a circular
saw,turnthew orktop facedownand clampa straight-edgeinplaceto guidethesaw
alongthecutline. Finishthecutedge withyour file.Treatthecut edge.
2.Exactmeasurementonthe worktop
Measuretheworktop fromtheend ofthebasecabinetrow out,allowingfor the
cover panel plusa 2cmoverhang.Markwitha pencil onthefinished sideifyoull
beusinga handsawand ontheundersideifusinga circular saw.
9.Securethe worktop
Your worktop should besecured asshownusingthehardwarep rovided.Theslot-
ted bracketsallowtheworktop toexpandand contractnormally.Setworktops in
place,allowingthesame gapsaswhenyoumeasured.Locateattachmentpoints at
regular intervalsand drill pilotholesbeforesecuringthetop.
8.Install thesink
Liftoffthew orktop and turnitupsidedown,placingit back onyour sawhorses.
Install thesink accordingtotheassemblyinstructionenclosed withit.
7.Roomfor thesink?
Fittheworktop back intoplaceon thebasecabinet.Check thatthesink holeis
notobstructed bythetop framerailsofthebasecabinet.Ifit is,youll need totrimthe
railssothatthe sink will fitproperly.
6.Seal thesinkcutout
Topreventmoisturefrom penetratingtheworktop,applya polyurethanesilicone
alongthecut edgeswitha paintbrush.
5.Sawthes inkhole
Placetheworktop onthesawhorses. Drill a10mmholefor thekeyhole-sawbladeat
all four cornersofthe cutline.Followingthissamecutline,saw theholefor thesink
unit.
11.Sandandoil theworktop
Your solid wood worktop waspretreated at
thefactoryto conditionand protectituntilinstallation.Toprepareit for use,sand the
surfacewitha finesandpaper and finishitwithan approved wood treatmentoil,for
exampleBEHANDLA.
10.Install thekitchenmixer tap
Ifyour sink isnotpre-drilled for a mixertap,youll need tocutthenecessary holes
inthesink.Put a pieceofmaskingtap ewherethemixer tap will sitand usea pen
tomark wheretodrill thehole.Drill theholeand install themixer tap,followingthe
assemblyinstructionsenclosed withit.
YouvecompletedStep5!
And all theworktopsand thesink areinplace.
1.Spacebetween cabinetsandwalls
Laytheworktop ontop ofthebasecabinets,allowing5mm attheback walls,
and a smaller spaceagainstthe sidewallor highcabinets.Ifyoureinstallingtops in
anLshape,the twosectionsmustmeet ina buttjoin.(Donotmakeangle or mitre-
cutjoins.)Thesestepsallow thecountertoundergonormalexpansionand contraction.
sideand fronttoback.Tracea round theedgeofthesink witha pencil.Usea pen-
cil and a straightedge,drawa cutlineinsidethisline.Read moreintheassembly
instructionthatcamewith your sink.
4.Marka spotfor thesink
Withtheworktop inplace,tracethe insideofthebase cabinetonthe undersideof
theworktop.This helpsassurethatthe sinkcutoutwill bealigned correctly.Then,place
thesink upsidedownonthe undersideoftheworktop,positioning itcorrectlysideto
Goodtoknow: Ifyouhave a kitchen
wheretwolaminatew orktopsmeet,cover thejoinwitha cover strip before
youscrewthe worktopsintoplace.Becauseofmoistureand steam,its
importanttohave a moisturebarrierunder theworktop whereyouhavethe
dishwasher.UseVARIABELdiffusionbarrier for extra protection.
Goodtoknow! Sand and oil your
worktop regularlyfor long-termbeautyand protection.Stainsand minor dam-
agecanbe removed usingfinesand-paper.Wipethe sanded surfaceclean
and re-oil theaffected area.
Youonly have youonly have a fewmore things left
to do! Buttheyre important,so be sure to take
yourtime.Rememberto installchild-safe catches
onthe doorsanddrawers,hobguardsandany
otherdevisesyouve chosento make the kitchen
saferforyourchildren.Yournewkitchenwill then
be a place forthe whole family to enjoy!
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Install drawers, shelves & lightingThe cabinetshave predrilledholesforquickand
easy installationofshelving,drawersandinterior
fittings.Thisalso makesitsimple to make adjust-
mentsoraddinteriorfittingslateron.
Ifyouneedto attachcoverpanelsto the cabinet
frames,putthemonbefore youinstallinteriorfit-
tings,since theyre screwedonfromthe inside. Hangtheposteronthewallsoyoullgetyourhandsfree!
1.Install cover panels
Temporarily secure the coverpanelinto place usinga G-
clamp.Drillpi lotholesthroughthe cabinetframe fromtheinside ofthe cabinets,beingcarefulnotto drillthroughthecoverpanel.Screwthe coverpanelinto place.Rememberthatthe coverpanelsmustbe short-ened6cmif youare notgoingtoinstalldecorstrips underneaththe wallcabinets-sawthe topedge so thatthe sawnsurfaceisnotvisible frombelow.
2.Install lighting
Nowitisti me to installlightinginyourglass-doorc abinets.Usea qualifiedelectricianfor profes-sionalresults.
3.Puttheshelves inplace
Insertfoursupportsper shelfinto the predrilledholesin-side eachcabinet,thenresttheshelvesontopofthem.Thinkaboutwhatyouneedto store,andplace the shelvesto makebestuse ofthe space.Youcanmove the supportsandtheshelvesanytime youwish.
4.Attachdrawerfronts
Usingthe hardware provided,mounteachdrawerfrontto thedrawerboxthroughthepredrilled,prealignedholes.
5.Adjustdrawerfronts
Use a screwdriverto adjustthedrawerfrontsandassure theyreperfectly aligned.Attachknobsorhandlesto the drawerfrontsafteryouve installedthe draw-ersinthe cabinetframes.Thismakesiteasierto be sure theyare alleven,andatthe samelevel.
YouvecompletedStep6!
Andshelves,lightinganddrawersare inplace.
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The finishing touches makes all the difference
1.Sawplinths
Carefully measure andmarkplinthsso thatthey covertheopenarea belowyourbasecabinets.Cutthe plinthsto thecorrectlengthusinga fine-toothedhandsaw.
2.Finishtheedges
Coverthe cutedge ofthe plinthswiththe enclosededgingstrip.Pressiton witha warmiron,thencutitto the rightlength.
3.Clipplinthintoplace
Followthe assembly instructionforattachingthe plinthclips.Atcornerssetone clipfacingupandthe otherdown thisallowsthembothto fitonthe same leg.Snapthe plinthinto place.
4.Attachdecor strips
Measure,cutandfit the decorstripsbeneaththe wallcabinets.Instructionsforinstallationandplacementare includedwiththe decorstrips. Remembertoattachthe sealingstrips.
5.Install mouldings/cornices
Followthe assembly instructionincludedwiththe moulding/cor-nice.Measure carefully so thatcorniceswillbe the rightlength.Forbestresults,use a mitre boxsawto cutthe cornersofeachmoulding/cornice ata 45 angle.
7.Snapthehingetothe door
Insertthehingebody intothepre-
drilled holeinthedoor and press
asshown.Noscrews areneeded
8.Hangthedoors
Snap thehingebodyonto thebase
plateand adjustthedoor tothe
correctpositionin width,depthand height,usingtheadjustment
screws.Instructionsfor doingthis
areincluded withthehinges.
9.Attachdoor handles
A templatemakesiteasy toplacehandlesinthesame positiononall
doors.Besure tocheck onwhich
sidethedoor opensbeforeyoumark and drill theholes.Hold a
block ofwood behind thedoor at
10.Attachdoor bumpers
Door bumpersallowyouto close
thedoor quitelyand softly.Screw
thebumpersonthe upper insideofthecabinet,onthe oppositeside
ofthehinge.Follow theassem-
blyinstruction.Or usethesmallerbumpersincluded withthehinges.
YouvecompletedStep7!
And your entirekitchenisin placeand
readytouse.Consider complementing
withwall accessoriesthatsave spaceontheworktop.
theplaceyouare drillingsothatthe
surfacedoesntsplinter whenthe
drill bitgoesthrough.
6.Attachthehingeplate
Screwthe doorhinge base plateinto the firstandsecond predrilledholeslocatedatthe topandbottomofeachcabinet.If youchooseULRIKSDAL,BCKEBOorKALSEBOkitchendoors,youmust screwthehinge base plate into the secondandthirdpredrilled holes.
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The tools youll need
Try squareG-clamps
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The right tools are essential when assembling
and installing your new kitchen.
Heres a checklist of the tools youll need:
Carpenters rule/measuring tape
Rasp/File
Adjustable spanner for working with
the hole cutter on the sink unit Screwdriver/Star screwdriver
Pencil
Hammer
Goggles protective glasses recommended when using electric drill or keyhole-saw
Awl
Hole cutter - for
drilling the holefor the mixer tap
in the sink
(35 mm).
Spirit levelKeyhole-saw
for sawing holes
for sink and fan.
Electric screwdriver/drill
Mitre box with saw
- to ensure that you cut the cornices
at exactly the right angle
Fine-toothed handsaw
for sawing worktops, plinths, etc.
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Removing the old kitchen
Switch off the electricity, gas and water before you
start. Remove the base cabinets first, so that you
can easily get to the wall cabinets.
Evening out walls and floor
Flat, level surfaces are important for a good
installation. The first three points on the Step 3
Poster show you what to do. If the walls or floor
are extremely uneven or there are other major
problems, we recommend you hire a professional
to fix them.
Marking cabinet positions
Measure the position of your cabinets and mark itby drawing directly on the wall. This helps you to
be sure everything fits.
Hire a professional for gas, water and electricity
If youre re-routing water or gas pipes or making
changes to electrical outlets, hire qualified special-
ists. They will do a safe and professional job and
you can be sure your home insurance will apply if
anything should go wrong, now or in the future.
Prime, paint, lay the floor
With the room empty, now is the time to prime
walls, put on a first coat of paint, and/or install
new flooring. Keep in mind, new flooring is easier
to install now, but be sure to protect the surface
until the kitchen is finished. The second coat of
paint and any wallpapering should be completedafter the cabinets are installed.
A little preparationsaves a lot of time
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Double check to be sure you have all the parts for
your kitchen. A good way is by checking the pack-
ages you have at home against the order list. Sort
the packages into groups for example, place all
the wall cabinets together.
Use the right fixing hardware
Plaster, wood or concrete Because there are many
different types of wall, fixing hardware is not sup-
plied with your cabinets. Most hardware stores or
home improvement stores stock appropriate fixing
and they can help you choose the right hardware
for your walls.
Keep the worktop indoorsWorktops should be stored indoors, in normal
room temperature and humidity. But be sure not
to lean them against warm radiators or lay them
on cold floors. They may absorb or discharge mois-
ture, which can cause them to warp.
Assemble wall cabinets first
Its easiest to start with assembling and installing
the wall cabinets. Follow the assembly instructions
included in each package.
then base and high cabinets and drawers
Follow the instructions for assembling base and
high cabinets and drawers. Screw the runners for
drawers or pull-out baskets on the inside walls of
the base and high cabinets before assembling the
cabinets themselves.
Place the cabinets in order
Arrange the cabinets into the order you will be
installing them so that you can quickly find theright cabinet when you need it. Dont put on the
doors, knobs, handles, shelves, wire baskets or
other pull-out interior fittings now. Wait till later.
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Check everythingand start to assemble
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In most kitchens, the easiest place to begin is by
installing the wall cabinets. This way there wont
be any base cabinets to work around and you
can more easily use a stepladder. One exception,
though, is if youre installing a single-line kitchen
with a high cabinet at one end. Then you should
install the high cabinet first with the help of the
Step 4 Poster, before proceeding to the wall
cabinets. If you dont have wall cabinets to
install, go straight to Step 4.
Step 3 includes:
Finding wall studs
Screw the wall strip to the wall Mounting wall cabinets
Levelling wall cabinets
Tightening all the screws
Get a friend and a ladder to help you
Hanging wall cabinets is easier if you have the
help of a friend and a good stepladder. Always
start with a corner cabinet and work your way
out.
Follow this process step-by-step in the Step 3 Poster.
Hang thewall cabinets
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Step 4 includes:
Mounting the base cabinet wall strip
Attaching cabinet legs
Installing base cabinets
Installing high cabinets
Levelling cabinets
Fastening cabinets together
Tightening all the screws
Installing filler pieces
Fit with a corner carousel
IMPORTANT!
Before putting in any of these cabinets, be sure
to measure, mark and cut openings for plumbing,power sources and other utilities.
Corner cabinets first
As with wall cabinets, start by installing corner
cabinets first. If your plan doesnt include a corner
cabinet, start with the cabinet that fits at the start
of the run in the corner where the back and side
walls meet.
Install baseand high cabinets
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Now that the cabinet frames for your new
kitchen are in place, its time to install the
worktops and sink.
Step 5 includes:
Measuring worktop lengths
Making a corner seam
Sawing the worktop
Cutting a hole for the sink
Sealing cut edges
Installing the sink and the worktop
Installing the kitchen mixer tap
You can read more about how to care for your solid
wood worktop in the Step 5 Poster.
Installthe worktop
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The next step after the cabinet frames, worktops
and sink are in place is to add shelving, light-
ing, drawers and other accessories. All cabinet
frames have predrilled holes for quick and easy
installation of shelving, drawers and other interior
fittings. This also makes it simple to make adjust-
ments or add interior fittings later on.
Step 6 includes:
Installing cover panels
Installing lighting
Putting shelves in place
Installing and adjusting drawers
For complete details, follow the assembly instruc-
tions included in each package.
Install drawers,shelves and lighting
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Just a few details and fine adjustments and your
kitchen will be complete. From attaching knobs
and handles to checking the alignment of doors
and drawers small details make a big differ-
ence in how your kitchen looks and performs. Its
important to take your time and get them right.
There are many different handles and knobs.
There are also different recommendations about
where to position them on the doors and drawer
fronts so they will look and work at their best.
Speak with a kitchen expert at your IKEA store
and they will tell you whats recommended for just
the knobs and handles youve chosen.
Step 7 includes:
Attaching plinths
Concealing cables and worktop lighting
with deco strips
Installing mouldings/cornices
Hanging doors
Attaching knobs and handles
Attaching door bumpers to cabinet frames
The finishing touchesmakes all the difference
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You're done!
Time to step back and admire your new kitchen
and admire yourself for saving so much money
by assembling and installing it yourself! If you
follow our care and maintenance advice, your new
IKEA kitchen will keep looking its best for many
years to come.
Caring for your cabinets
Clean the doors, cabinet interiors and wood sur-
faces with a soft, damp cloth. Use only cleaning
products intended for these materials. Do not use
cleaning agents that contain ammonia, alcohol or
abrasives. After cleaning, wipe down with a clean
dry cloth.
Shinning clean sink
If you want your stainless steel sink to be bright,
shinny and scratch-free, clean it with a mild deter-
gent and a sponge. Never use steel wool, steel
brushes, bleaching or scouring powders. Then
rinse it thoroughly and wipe with a dry cloth. Be
sure to clean in the direction of the metals grain.
Avoid cleaning silver on your stainless steel sink
top, since this may discolour it.
Enjoy your new kitchen today!And tomorrow.
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