Specifications

1 Remove the old kitchen – Make sure that you
use someone to help with heavy cabinets,
and turn off the power and water before you
start. Remove old wall and ceiling linings.
2 Secure services – Use a registered plumber
or electrician to remove tapware, lights and
power points. This is also the time to plumb
or wire in new services, including rangehood
ducting.
3 Measure the site accurately – Do a final and
accurate measure, check floor levels, walls
and corners are square.
4 Complete alterations – Undertake any
alterations and prepare the floor. Check
with your builder or local authority well
beforehand to see if you need any permits.
5 Put in new wall linings – Place new
insulation, wall linings, scotia mouldings and
skirting. Do a double check to make sure you
have all your services in place before you
start. For the best finish it is often best to use
a professional Plasterboard Stopper.
6 Assemble cabinets – Assemble your kitchen
cabinets following the instructions provided
with each cabinet.
HOW TO INSTALL
YOUR KITCHEN
Installing your own kitchen can
provide you with an immense level
of personal satisfaction. However, it
is important to replace existing wall
linings, particularly if it is an older
house.
This is an opportunity to reframe
and insulate, and to provide
surfaces that are level to ensure
you get the best finish for your
new kitchen. Also, while you have
no kitchen cabinets in place, it’s
a great time to renovate the floor,
alter walls, or replace or create new
window openings to improve the
lighting in your kitchen.
Your pantry, appliances and food
preparation surfaces are the most
important in the kitchen. They
determine how well your kitchen
works and meets your needs.
It is best to have these appliances
available when tradesmen are
installing services, so they can read
the instructions and ensure special
requirements are taken into account.
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