It’s almost time to celebrate—you only have a few more things left to do! But they’re important, so be sure to take your time.
Remember to install any child safety devices you’ve chosen. Drawer and cabinet safety catches help you protect your children from dangerous household chemicals and other items that could bring them harm.
1. Saw toe-kicks Carefully measure and mark toekicks so that they cover the open area below your base cabinets. Saw toe-kicks to the correct length using a fine-toothed saw.
2. Attach toe-kick edging Cover the cut edge of the toekicks with the enclosed edging strip. Press it on with a warm iron, then cut it to the right length.
3. Clip toe-kicks into place Follow the directions for attaching the toe-kick clips. At corners set one clip facing up and the other down – this allows them both to fit on the same leg. Snap the toe-kicks into place.
4. Attach light valances Measure, cut and fit the light valances beneath the wall cabinets. Instructions for installation and placement are included with the valances. Remember to attach sealing strips.
5. Install cornices Follow the installation instructions included with the cornice. For best results, use a miter box saw to cut the corners of each cornice at a 45° angle. Measure carefully so that cornices will be the right length.
6. Attach the hinge plate Screw the door hinge base plate into the second and third predrilled holes at the top and bottom. (IMPORTANT: If you choose ULRIKSDAL door, you must screw the hinge base plate into the third and fourth predrilled holes.)
7. Fit the hinge to the door Insert the hinge body into the predrilled hole in the door and press as shown. No screws are needed.
8. Hang the doors Snap the hinge body onto the base plate and adjust the door to the correct position, using the adjustment screws. Instructions for doing this are included with the hinges.
9. Attach door handles Select and measure the position of the door handles. Make a reversible wood template with the correct drilling points so that you can place handles in the same position on all doors. Be sure to check on which side the door opens before you mark and drill the holes. Hold a block of wood behind each door so that the surface doesn’t splinter when the drill bit goes through.
10. Attach protective tabs These self-adhesive tabs will reduce the sound when you close cabinet doors. You’ll find them in the package with the hinges. Peel and stick to the upper and lower corners of the doors or cabinets, opposite the hinge side.
Congratulations! You’ve done it! Time to step back and admire your work: a practical, attractive kitchen full of ingenious features that will make your life easier for years to come. And best of all – you got more for your money at IKEA because you did most of the work yourself!
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