I7 - Lt #5 - Install Prefinished Cabinets and Countertops

Question 1

Where is cabinet installation started?

Answer 1

In a corner, working towards windows and doorways.

Question 2

Why is it important to have a clean workspace when installing cabinets?

Answer 2

Small amounts of debris can cause cabinets to be installed out of level.

Question 3

What should be checked before beginning the installation?

Answer 3

Check drawings for:

All Cabinets being delviered and that they are the correct size, type and finish.

Question 4

What is the last step in installing the cabinets?

Answer 4

Install the drawer fronts & doors and drawer pulls.

Question 5

What are shims used for?

Answer 5

Levelling & plumb the cabinets, align cabinet fronts and keep units from twisting when being screwed into the walls.

Question 6

Describe drilling a large hole in a cabinet.

Answer 6

Start from the back and finish from the inside unit.

Question 7

Describe how euro cabinet doors are adjusted.

Answer 7

Adjustments using modern euro hings are done by turning any of the 3 machine screws using a positive screwdriver.

Question 8

If a wall is not flat and plumb or the ceiling is not level, what needs to be done?

Answer 8

Cabinets will have to be fitted to the irregular surfaces by scribing. Position and shim the cabinets in their final location and use a compass or pencil to scribe the shape of the wall.

Question 9

When installing wall units, which unit should you install first?

Answer 9

Position the corner unit first.

Question 10

What height do you install wall units at?

Answer 10

Normally 12” down from 8’ ceiling.

Common practice: Position the bottom of the wall unit 17 1/2 - 18 “ above the finished countertop height to maintain the desired height and speed up the installation.

Question 11

Doors and drawer fronts are adjusted for:

Answer 11

Even gaps between them and the faces are on the same plane.

Question 12

When an inset cabinet cannot be made square, how can you adjust the doors?

Answer 12

The doors may be planed to fit. if the inset cabinet cannot be installed square.

Question 13

What can you apply to runners and the bottom drawer to ease the opening and closing?

Answer 13

Paraffin wax.

Question 14

A wobbling drawer indicates that the slide was either installed:

Answer 14

Wobbling drawer - installed out of square or the drawer has a twist.

Question 15

What is a manufactured cabinet?

Answer 15

Manufactured - built-in shops and to standard sizes.

Question 16

What is a commercial cabinet?

Answer 16

Commercial Cabinet: Reception desks, storage shelves, display cases, customer service desks as well as kitchen cabinets in commercial cabinets.

Question 17

A bookshelf in a commercial setting must be installed how?

Answer 17

Attached to the wall with manufacturer-specific hardware.

Question 18

Reception desks should ha ve a desk height of:

Answer 18

29 1/2 inch to 30 inch.

Question 19

Under-counter openings for other trades:

Answer 19

Pipes for plumbing will be stubbed out through the wall or floor.

Question 20

How do you drill the holes for pipes in cabinets?

Answer 20

Slightly wider hole. for very large holes, use a saber saw.

Question 21

What is a cleanout?

Answer 21

Cleanout - Plumbing fitting that has a removable plug. Used for unplugging clogged waste plumbing lines.

Question 22

Heating ducts are often routed through where in the cabinet?

Answer 22

Heating duct often routed through the kick-space of the cabinet.

Question 23

Electrical wires left installed cabinet must be installed how?

Answer 23

Electrical wires installed cabinets must be installed with: a protective conduit or armour coil.

Question 24

How to install a post-formed countertop?

Answer 24

1) Long top that is mitered on both ends,
2) Trim/sand excess 1/4”

Question 25

Once the preformed countertop is dry fit, what is the next step?

Answer 25

Place a large top on its backslash with the front edge facing up.

Place a small bead of silicone along the miter then use a countertop clamp.

Question 26

What is the standard depth and height of a wall unit?

Answer 26

12” deep x 32” high

Question 27

Standard depth and height of pantry unit?

Answer 27

12 - 48” wide and 84” high.

Question 28

Standard width of a corner unit?

Answer 28

30 to 36” wide