You only have a few more things left to do! But they’re important, so be sure to take your time. Remember to install child-safe catches on the doors and drawers, cooktop guards and any other devises you’ve chosen to make the kitchen safer for your children. Your new kitchen will be a place for the whole family to enjoy!
1. Saw plinths Carefully measure and mark plinths so that they cover the open area below your base cabinets. Saw plinths to the correct length using a fine toothed saw.
2. Attach plinth edging Cover the cut edge of the plinths with the enclosed edging strip. Press it on with a warm iron, then cut it to the right length.
3. Clip plinth into place Follow the directions for attaching the plinth clips. At corners set one clip facing up and the other down – this allows them both to fit on the same leg. Snap the plinth into place.
4. Attach decorative molding strips Measure, cut and fit the molding strips beneath the wall cabinets. Instructions for installation and placement are included with the molding strips. Remember to attach sealing strips.
5. Install cornices Follow the installation instructions included with the cornice. For best results, use a 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 first and second pre-drilled holes located at the top and bottom of each cabinet. If you choose ULRIKSDAL, BÄCKEBO or KALSEBO kitchen doors, you must screw the hinge base plate into the second 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.
10. Attach plastic buffers These self-adhesive buffers 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.
You’ve completed this Step! And your entire kitchen is in place and ready to use. Consider complementing with wall accessories that save space on the worktop. 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.
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