Instructions / Assembly

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Locate and Mark Wall Studs
Typical wall construction places wall studs on 16" centers.
This means that every 16" you have the center of a 2 x 4
wall stud to support your cabinets.
To locate a wall stud, use a wall stud nder tool.
Once you have located a wall stud, drive a long, thin nish
nail or use a power drill with a small bit to drill into an
area just below the Base Cabinet Top Level Line that will
be covered by the cabinets. It will require several holes
spaced close together to nd the outside edges on the
wall stud to determine its center. Measure over 16" from
this point and repeat the process to be certain that you
have contacted the center of the wall stud. Mark the
location. Continue this process to locate all wall studs
behind your cabinets.
Once all wall studs are located, use a 4’ level to draw
vertical plumb lines at each wall stud from the oor to a
few inches above the Top of Wall Cabinet Level Line.
Repeat this process to indicate the location of ceiling
joists or soft structure, if your cabinets require ceiling
attachment.
Outline on Floor and Walls
Measure 19-1/2" up from the Base Cabinet Top Level Line
and snap a level line on the wall. This is the Bottom of Wall
Cabinet Level Line.
Measure 30", 36" or 42" up from the Bottom of Wall Cabinet
Level Line (depending on the height of your wall cabinets).
Snap a level line on the wall. This is the Top of Wall Cabinet
Level Line.
• 30" Wall Cabinets require 84" from the Wall
Cabinet Top Level Line to the oor.
• 36" Wall Cabinets require 90" from the Wall
Cabinet Top Level Line to the oor.
• 42" Wall Cabinets require 96" from the Wall Cabinet Top Level Line to the oor.
See Mounting Under a Soft or Ceiling if there are cabinets to be mounted directly up to a soft or ceiling.
If the installation involves a corner, layout the corner cabinet rst. If there is no corner, start at an obstructed
end that begins at a wall or appliance.
Mark the width of the rst base on the oor and wall in this location. Use a level to draw a plumb line
vertically between the oor and the Base Cabinet Top Level Line.
Repeat this process for all base cabinets and then for all wall cabinets. You should now have a Wall Outline
for all cabinets to be installed.
2X4
Wall
Stud
Base Cabinet
Level Line
Wall
Stud
Line
34-1/2”
16” On Center
Drill Holes to Find
Wall Stud Center