Installation Guide



To Remove Shelves:
Figure 3
Push in top of shelf clip so you can lift the shelf up and out.

Attachment Tips for Wall Cabinets

Follow these attachment tips to save time and ensure a better-looking installation of adjacent cabinets. These tips are placed at the beginning of this section because they apply to Face Frame attachment of all types of wall cabinets.

Position, Shim, Level and Clamp
Install first cabinet according to the basic instructions (see Figures 5, 6, and 7).

Figure 4

Lift adjacent cabinet onto supports. Between the two cabinets, place clamps just below top hinge and above bottom hinge. Clamp cabinets loosely.

Loosely drive top screws through adjacent cabinet and into wall studs.

Adjust and shim cabinet so it is level and both Face Frames align at bottom and front edges.

  • If you need to tap cabinets for alignment, use a block or rubber mallet to avoid marring finish.

Loosely drive bottom screws.

Tighten clamps.

Drill and Fasten Face Frames
On a 1/8" bit, set tape or drill depth gauge at the length of the Face Frame Screws provided.

Before drilling Face Frame, recheck for level and alignment between Face Frames.

For the least visible, most consistent placement of Face Frame Screws:

  • Where possible, predrill Face Frames from the hinge plate side.
  • Use drill as a self-positioning jig by holding it flat against the top of cabinet opening. Use 1/8" bit to drill a pilot hole equal to length of the Face Frame Screws provided, through Face Frame and into the next Face Frame.
  • Hold drill flat against bottom of cabinet opening. Repeat to drill matching pilot hole.
  • To make tighter union and avoid splintering wood, use 7/32" bit to enlarge hole in the first Face Frame only.
  • To make screw driving easier, rub paraffin or bee's wax on Face Frame Screws.
  • Recheck level and alignment between cabinets, then fully tighten the Face Frame Screws.