Custom Millwork Installation Tools and Techniques

Question 1

Millwork is a term that covers a wide range of types of what?

Answer 1

Cabinets

Shelving units

Built-ins

Consoles

Bank counters

Question 2

Site Visit 1 Week prior to installation

Answer 2

Protection of existing floors and other rooms

Note what is needed to contain dust and debris

Electrical & Plumbing rough ins for appliances. Make sure locations for these are correct.

Question 3

Studs in a non load bearing wall can be cut and braced?

Answer 3

T

Question 4

Standard uppers are how tall?

Answer 4

750mm - 1065mm

Question 5

Desk Height?

Answer 5

750mm

Question 6

Spaces must be left for kitchen appliances. some standards for range, dishwasher, refrigerator and trash compactor are?

Answer 6

Range - 770mm 30 1/4”

Dishwasher - 610mm 24”

Refrigerator - 750mm - 900mm (30” - 36”)

Trash Compactor - 306mm (12 1/4”)

Question 7

Clearances above ranges are covered where?

Answer 7

National Building Code Sections
9.10.21.2. & 9.10.21.3.

Question 8

Standard backsplash height

Answer 8

450mm

Question 9

Upper Cabinet over range height

Answer 9

750mm to combustible material

600mm to a range hood

Question 10

Bar top height?

Answer 10

1050mm

Question 10

Base Cabinet standard height

Answer 10

815mm - 900mm

Question 11

What do you check before millwork installation?

Answer 11

Walls for level and straightness

Floors level and flat

Question 12

How to correct racking on cabinet doors

Answer 12

Shim behind cabinet under corners of longest diagonal

Question 13

Standard toe kick set in

Answer 13

50mm - 100mm

Question 14

Important to include on counter tops and also any other thicker material may need to be planed down

Answer 14

Scribe

Question 15

Used to help duplicate a shape sometimes used for counter tops in-between walls ?

Answer 15

Template

Question 16

How would you hide lighting fixtures under upper cabinets

Answer 16

Valence