Installation Guide

STEP 1:
After you have confirmed that all utilities are shut off, you may begin removing appliances and sink.
We recommend moving these out of the kitchen to provide maximum work space. Continue by
carefully removing cabinetry, counter-tops and any moldings or baseboard that may interfere with
installation.
STEP 2:
You can expect that your floors and walls will have
some uneven areas. Begin by locating the floor’s
highest point. Place a level at the base of the wall
and move around the perimeter of the wall until
you locate the high point (ILLUSTRATION A).
Mark this location for reference. Repeat this
process at a point 21" away from the wall (front
of cabinet toe kick), and compare to previously
identified high point. Use whichever high point is
greater for the next step.
STEP 3:
Measure up from the highest point 34-1/2” and draw a level line around the room perimeter to
receive cabinetry. This is your “base cabinet level line” to which you will align the top of the base
cabinets. Now, measure up from the original high point 84” if you are installing 30” high wall
cabinets, 90” if you are installing 36” high wall cabinet, or 96” if you are installing 42” high wall
cabinets and draw a level line around room perimeter to receive cabinetry. This is your “wall cabinet
level line” to which you will align the top of the wall cabinets. Lastly, measure down 30” from the
84” line if you are using 30” high cabinets, 36” from the 90” line if you are using 36” high cabinets,
or 42” down from 96” line if you are using 42” high cabinets and draw a level line around the room
perimeter to receive cabinetry. This is your “wall cabinet bottom level line.”
STEP 4:
Locate wall studs with a stud finder and mark
their locations for your installation reference
(ILLUSTRATION B). Use a straight 2 x 4 and
carpenter’s level to check walls for any uneven
spots. High spots should be removed by
sanding or scraping and low spots should
be shimmed.
Plumb
line
Use level to
draw line
Corner is out
of plumb
(not vertical)
Mark top line
for wall. Tall cabinets
Level. Stright edge
High Point
Floor not level
Corner is out
of plumb
ILLUSTRATION A
ILLUSTRATION B