GENERAL INSTALLATION
Mod Cabinetry uses the same general installation and best practices used for European Frameless Cabinets. This type of cabinet construction requires finesse and skill above that which is needed to install American Framed Cabinets. Added details include precise leveling (due to an all flush installation) and subsequent adjustments after installation, such as adjusting door and drawer depth, levels and drawers fronts. Be sure that you work only use a professional installer with experience installing European Frameless Cabinets. When you interview an installer confirm they are familiar with the basics such as setting cabinetry, leveling, shiming, scribing, adjusting drawers and doors on frameless cabinets, installing applied end panels as well as other general cabinetry installation techniques.
HOW TO MAP YOUR CABINETS TO YOUR ORDER FORM
We will show you step by step how to map your cabinets at the job site with the cabinets in the layout and order worksheet
Mod Feature: Filler Molding
Filler Molding
- The filler package comes with 2 pieces. The 1.5” wide piece is the backer block and is attached to the cabinet flush with the cabinet box. The 4” piece is the filler.
- It should be scribed to fit between the cabinet and the wall. It is installed in front of the backer block flush with the doors. Leave a ⅛” reveal between the door and the filler (front piece) to allow the door to open and to match all of the other reveals between doors.
Illustration 1. Filler Molding Top View
Mod Feature: Installing Crown Molding
Crown Molding
- The crown molding kit comes in 2 pieces.
- The filler package comes with 2 pieces. The 1.5” wide piece is the backer block and is attached to the cabinet flush with the cabinet box. The 6” piece is the crown molding. It is installed in front of the backer block flush with the doors. Leave a ⅛” reveal between the door and the filler (front piece) to allow the door to open and to match all of the other reveals between doors.
Illustration 2. Flush crown Side View
Mod Feature: Installing Light Rail
Light Rail
- The light molding kit comes with 2 pieces.
- The 1.5” wide piece is the backer block and is attached to the cabinet flush with the cabinet box. The 1.5” piece is the filler. It should be scribed to fit the opening between the cabinet and the wall. It is installed in front of the backer block flush with the doors. Leave a ⅛” reveal between the door and the filler (front piece) to allow the door to open and to match all of the other reveals between doors.
Illustration 3. Flush Light Rail Side View
Mod Feature: Installing Finished Side Panels
Finished Side Panel
- Applied to exposed sides of cabinets.
- Areas included but are not limited to are final cabinet runs on the upper, base or tall cabinets. Sides of refrigerators, a dishwasher at the end of a run, uppers on either side of a hood, stacking uppers near a set of shorter uppers etc.
Illustration 4. Flush Finished Side Panel Top View
Mod Feature: Side Panel Ref/Pantry
Illustration 5. Flush Finished Side Panel Refrigerator/ Pantry Side View
