Do-it-yourself furniture installation kitchen. How to install a kitchen set with your own hands without any problems? Features of modern kitchen furniture

After finishing the repair in the kitchen, most likely there will be a desire to purchase a new kitchen set. It will be shipped disassembled. A specialist from the store, of course, can assemble it for a fee. But why pay more? After all, this is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.

What is needed for assembly?

Any work requires the use of some tools. In this case, to assemble a kitchen set with your own hands, you will need:

Screwdriver or drill (there is no fundamental difference, the main thing is to simplify the process of screwing in the fasteners).
A puncher complete with a drill with a diameter of 6 or 8 mm is needed to fix the cabinets on a concrete or brick wall using dowels. For a wooden wall, a drill and large wood screws will be enough.
A tape measure and a square, a screwdriver and a hammer, a set of wood drills, a level, a construction knife are a necessary tool when assembling a kitchen.
A jigsaw or a very good hacksaw will be needed to cut off the excess from the countertop.
A key for hex furniture fasteners (screws) usually comes with fittings, but not all manufacturers put it in, so it’s better to stock up on your own in advance.

Before proceeding with the assembly and installation of the kitchen set, read some of the features and recommendations so that the work goes quickly, all the subtleties and details are taken into account, and there is no need to redo it.

Wiring and all communication lines must be located in full accordance with the drawing of the kitchen. Do-it-yourself assembly of a modern headset will be successful only then. When all the elements will be located in their places.
Sockets should be at a distance of 10 cm from the table surface.
It is worth checking the slope of the floors. A slope greater than 5 mm will become critical and correct installation will not be possible.
In the event that assembling a kitchen with your own hands is the first such work, you should start by carefully studying the instructions from the manufacturer. It should describe in detail which fasteners, in which places, will be installed.
Do not rush to fasten the doors, because, having used the fasteners for other purposes, then you will have to redo it. But with regard to cheap furniture made of chipboard, after such experiments there is a big risk of pulling out the mount with a “root”. So, it will be difficult to install the normally necessary mount, and the appearance of a brand new headset will be spoiled.
Before starting work, distribute all the parts in their places, determining exactly where they should be located. Also count all fasteners individually, noting for themselves their destinations. For convenience, lay out in separate containers. Nothing should be lost in the process of assembling a kitchen with your own hands. A video on how to properly use cabinet furniture mounts will help you get the job done right.
In the event that you need to screw in self-tapping screws (screws), but there is no ready hole for it, drill it with a wood drill. Its diameter should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw.

Kitchen Assembly Sequence

So, when everything is ready to start assembling the kitchen with your own hands, the drawings and assembly diagrams have been studied, proceed to the process itself.

1. The first thing to do is to attach the cross fasteners for the doors. You can screw them with two self-tapping screws into the previously prepared holes.

3. The next step is to install dowels (or wooden chopsticks). They serve for more reliable fastening of wooden parts, for better stability of the structure and for assembling a more even frame. Use glue to fix the dowels. According to experts, ordinary PVA for working with wood is the best option. But you can use any other mounting adhesive for wood. Insert the chopstick into a blind hole, fix it tightly and put another part on top, squeeze it tightly.

4. Evenly spaced parts on the dowels are twisted with a hex furniture screw. To hide the head of the self-tapping screw, put a cap on top to match the color of the furniture.

5. The next step in assembling the frame will be the installation of the legs. In more expensive furniture options, the leg is adjustable, and in cheap ones it is only a plastic “thrust”. It will not spoil the flooring and hold the furniture, but if the floor is curved - an unregulated base can be a serious problem for the entire system. Adjust the height of the legs so that the assembled headset frame is level.

6. Attach hangers to the wall cabinets. They are usually adjustable. Fix them in the upper corners of the sides.

You can see how the kitchen set is assembled with your own hands in the following video:

How to assemble drawers?

To assemble such a box, follow the same algorithm as with the locker. First, we twist the walls with the help of a dowel and screws. When the three walls have formed a single whole, insert the bottom of the fiberboard. Then you need to fix the facade. For this procedure, such a mount as an eccentric screed is provided.

To install this element, screw the screw into the facade and insert its head into the holes in the side walls. They are connected to a large round recess for the second fastening element - the sleeve. To fix, turn the sleeve, the screw head should be fixed in it.

When the box is assembled, it remains to screw the roller guides and insert them into place. This almost ends the assembly of the kitchen with your own hands. Step by step installation instructions below.

Before attaching the doors to the cabinets, you need to install the modules in their places.

The first to be installed is the outer cabinet, in which the sink is usually placed. For pipes, it is necessary to prepare holes at the desired height.
Next, we put all the floor cabinets in their places, adjust them in height.
When all the elements of the lower part of the headset are located, they need to be fastened together. Use an intersection screed for this purpose - four pieces for the lower cabinets and two for the upper ones.

Important! To connect sections to each other, it is sometimes recommended to use ordinary self-tapping screws. However, it is risky to do this, the small fastening cap can eventually crash into the material and break out “with the root” under tension.

Washing

To install the sink, you will need to make a rounded hole in the countertop. While the countertop is not yet fixed, mark out the place for washing, carefully calculating the size and boundaries of the cut. You can not cut a hole equal in width to the sink.

When the markings are done, drill a small round hole in the tabletop in order to start sawing with a jigsaw.

Important! Have someone hold the part of the tabletop you are cutting out. Otherwise, it may fall off and tear out part of the coating. If the work is done on your own, as you saw through the countertop, glue the joint with tape. This will help secure the drop-down part.

Screw the sink onto special fasteners. After installation, seal the joint with sealant.

The built-in stove is installed according to the same principle, only the equipment is put in place a little later.

Countertop installation

Mark the future table cover clearly in size so that it is close to the walls or with a small gap, and there is an allowance of about 3 cm along the front edge. Saw off the excess if necessary. Screw it to the cabinets from below with self-tapping screws. Another way: the tabletop is screwed to the modules of floor cabinets using corners that are exposed on the side walls. Thus, you can slightly adjust the level of the working surface.

Important! When sawing off the countertop, use a fine-toothed blade to keep the edge as even as possible.

The next step will be processing the edges and joints. When assembling a corner kitchen with your own hands, a metal connecting bar is installed at the joints of the countertop. A metal finishing panel is screwed along the edge of the tabletop. However, it can be replaced with a furniture edge, which is fixed on a clean and even end of the table top with a building hair dryer, in places where there is no heat effect.

All joints should be treated with sealant. This will help keep the wood from getting wet, thereby extending its life.

For an illustrative example of how a do-it-yourself stolplit kitchen is assembled, watch the video at the end of the article.

Wall panel

There is a budget way to organize a work surface on the kitchen wall. If for some reason it was not possible to install a tile or glass as a kitchen backsplash, you can install a laminated wall panel. The standard panel size is 3 meters in length. It is fastened with ordinary dowels, the caps of which are hidden under the cabinets. It must be installed before the kitchen is assembled by hand. Photos of wall panels prove that they look no worse than more expensive aprons. They are also convenient to use.

Hanging upper cabinets

The standard height of hanging cabinets above the countertop is 60 cm. Measure this distance and mark it. Next, measure the height of the cabinets and put this size up the wall as well. Draw a line using the building level. On it, install the bar (tire). Cabinets will be attached to it.

Adjust the hanger bolts so that the cabinets hang evenly and tightly against the wall. Fasten the elements with furniture ties.

Another way to hang wall cabinets is for less expensive kitchens. On the top line noted earlier, a hole is made for the cabinet fasteners, the fastening eyelet is put on the dowel nail. Then, holding the module, we level it and mark the place of the second fastening. Again we make a hole and insert the nail. We hang a locker. We repeat the same procedure with all elements.

Important! Mounted structures are designed for a small load. On average, it is from 15 to 30 kg. Therefore, try not to overload the hanging cabinets, check the quality of the fasteners, do not skew the structure, then your kitchen furniture will last a long time.

If all the previous steps are done correctly, the installation of cabinet doors will not cause problems.

On the facade of the doors there are small round recesses made by the manufacturer. In them, you need to fix the loop bowl on the screws. Now put the hinges on the cross-shaped fasteners on the side walls, fasten with bolts and adjust their position with screws.

Finishing work

When all the cabinets are installed, the doors fit and close well, it is necessary to attach the missing fittings to the cladding elements. At this stage, accuracy is important, since the appearance of the headset depends on small external details.

The gap between the wall and the countertop is closed with a special plinth. Using self-tapping screws or small dowels, its inner part (guide) is attached to the wall. Then the upper decorative overlay snaps into place. Tabs are mounted in the corners, the end is closed with a plug.

A metal bar is installed at the junction of the table top of the corner kitchen, the strength and evenness of the sink, doors, and fittings are checked.

The hood is mounted at a height of more than 70 cm from the hob (for gas stoves - at least 80 cm) and an air duct. You should also connect water and sewer pipes, a mixer, sockets and household appliances.

Following the instructions, each owner himself is able to assemble a brand new kitchen set over the weekend and at the same time save a decent amount. After all, handmade warms the soul much more. The main thing is to adhere to the basic principle: measure seven times and only then cut off.

Beautiful and original kitchen, assembled by hand

You bought a new set for the kitchen and brought it home, but you don’t want to give ten percent of its value to the assemblers from the store? Installing a kitchen set with your own hands is not such a difficult process. Do it yourself if you have the necessary skills and are not afraid of difficulties. Want to learn how to assemble a kitchen set? Take advantage of our advice.

Sealed kitchen set

Sketch of a corner modular kitchen

Give preference to modular furniture, as well as designs that provide for a simplified assembly of a kitchen set. Before buying, draw up a detailed plan of the room, on which you must indicate (preferably in millimeters):

the height, width and length of the room in different parts of the kitchen - for sure they will vary;
the location and dimensions of the door;
the exact position of electrical wiring, sewerage, water and gas pipelines;
the exact location of the ventilation;
the height of the window sill and the distance from the window opening to the corners of the kitchen.

Detailed kitchen design project with exact dimensions and arrangement of furniture and appliances

Now boldly go to the workshop or furniture store. Experienced specialists, using 3D modeling computer programs, will select the appropriate design and give advice on how to assemble a kitchen set. When choosing, follow the rules.

The kitchen is divided into zones for cooking, cutting food with a sink and storing food with a refrigerator. The transition between them takes place along the shortest path - the "golden triangle".
The sink, hob and refrigerator must be located at least half a meter apart - water splashes can lead to cooking failure, and a refrigerator in a high temperature zone will consume more electricity.
Place the washing machine and dishwasher close to the water supply and sewerage.

The design of the headset depends on the size of the kitchen. Variants of the location of the elements of the headset with the letter G and P are used in small rooms. The island version is suitable for spacious rooms.

Possible kitchen layout options

What will you need

Necessary tools for working with kitchen furniture

Before assembling a kitchen set, find in your toolbox or purchase:

drill or puncher with a set of drills;
hammer and chipper - for marking holes on concrete;
screwdriver - for fast tightening of self-tapping screws;
electric jigsaw - for cutting holes;
construction stapler.
socket wrench for socket head screws.

During assembly, you may need the following materials:

furniture nails;
furniture corners and borders, edge tape;
intersection screeds;
mounting and wooden slats of the same thickness;
self-tapping screws and dowels;
silicone sealant or waterproofing film;
wood glue;
acetone or white spirit.

Components for hand-assembled kitchen furniture

IMPORTANT! Your main source of information is the assembly instructions for the kitchen set. Conscientious manufacturers include a printed copy in the delivery set and post it on their official websites on the Internet.

Step by step instructions for assembling kitchen cabinets

Hang straight

Start assembling a kitchen set with wall cabinets. Before that, carefully select the details for each element of the headset.

Piece-by-piece assembly of a hanging cabinet

Installation of fittings and fasteners

Install door hinges, shelf supports, and drawer guides.

Assembly of the supporting structure

For accuracy of assembly, holes for cotter pins are provided at the points of mating of parts. Connect the side and horizontal walls, make sure that the mating angle is 90 degrees.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION! To avoid damage, assemble them in a position where the holes are in a plane perpendicular to the surface of the assembly place.

Dock the second pair as well. Assemble the box from two halves and make sure there is no skew - measure the diagonals.

Box coupler

For this purpose, screws with a countersunk head with an internal hexagon or furniture corners can be used. Insert and loosely tighten all mounting screws. Make sure that there is no distortion and make the final screed.

Rear wall mounting

In the designs of wall cabinets, two methods of its installation are used. The first is to fasten fiberboard or hardboard from the outside with a construction stapler or small nails.

Lay the box on the assembly surface face down and place the fiberboard on top so that the edges do not extend beyond it.
Fix it at the corners first to avoid warping.
Fasten around the perimeter, observing an interval of 10 cm.

In the second method, the sheet is inserted into the grooves machined along the rear edge of the uprights.

Hang your closet properly

“Well, it's quite simple! - you might think, - I attached the awnings, installed the dowels in the wall and screwed them with self-tapping screws. Do not hurry! The obvious solution is not always the best.

IMPORTANT! Decide how you will hang it - on mounting rails or using hanging eyes. How to prepare the back wall, read on.

Prepare the wall

Eliminate bumps, paint or wallpaper - you will not have such an opportunity after the installation is completed. Protect the space between the table and cabinets with an “apron” from splashes that occur during cooking and washing dishes. How to do this, read on.

Make an "apron" from panels

Installation of skinali for the kitchen

An important plus of such protection is quick installation and low cost. The panels are put on glue or mounted on a frame (if the kitchen is large or the surface is uneven). If you chose the first method, pay attention to the details:

level and prime the wall;
use "LIQUID NAILS";
control the vertical skew with a building level.

Bright and juicy summer print for a kitchen apron

Find a comfortable height and location

Ergonomics of a kitchen set or how to conveniently and functionally arrange furniture in the kitchen

The installation height of wall cabinets is determined in accordance with the requirements:

The space between the table and their lower edge must be at least 0.50 m and provide a good overview.
The bottom shelf should be at eye level, and you can reach the top one with your hand.
If communications are laid along the wall, it is necessary to cut out cutouts in the back of the box.

It looks like a cabinet under the sink with communications and wires inside

Make the right markup

Use a building level (bubble or laser) to draw an accurate horizontal line for marking holes for fasteners.

Use "crabs" and mounting rails (rails)

Canopies-eyes are not the most successful way of fastening. Its disadvantages:

rigid fixation - it is no longer possible to move the fasteners sideways or upwards after installation;
inaccuracy - when drilling, deviations from the horizontal line are possible;
walls should be perfectly even and thick;
mounting directly on the fiberboard leads to its breaking and deformation.

Mounting rails for fixing kitchen furniture

Mounting rails and adjustable canopies (“crabs”) give you the freedom you need and the following benefits:

load up to 100 kg does not destroy the back wall;
easy installation on lining, drywall and wall panels;
insensitivity to the unevenness of the wall;
fine adjustment of the cabinet position in the horizontal plane;
the possibility of its alignment when hanging on the "apron".

Fix the rail with dowels and self-tapping screws. Please note that the distance from the rail groove to the top wall must be at least 40 mm.

The use of a mounting plate allows you to achieve a tight and reliable fastening of the cabinet to the wall.

Install adjustable awnings on the inside sides of the uprights closer to the top corners of the wall cabinet. In the back wall, pre-cut holes for hooks.

ATTENTION! The hook of the canopy should protrude from the housing by a length sufficient to hook into the rail groove.

After hanging the cabinet on the rail, fine-tune the awnings using the two screws located on the outer end. The top screw adjusts the height of the cabinet above the floor, and the bottom screw adjusts its tilt forward or backward relative to the wall.

Adjustment screws on the mounting plate make it possible to adjust the position of the kitchen cabinet

IMPORTANT! If the installation takes place on drywall or eurolining, install fasteners in places where the metal guide ribs of the supporting structure are located. The load is evenly distributed along the entire length of the rail.

We have previously described two ways of attaching the rear wall. In the first case, the mounting plate pushes the top of the cabinet forward and creates a skew that can lead to a fall. To eliminate it, fix a rail of the same thickness under the bottom edge (or use a tiled "apron"). The option with inserting the wall into the groove is more preferable, since it does not require a second bar.

Install intersection ties

Intersectional furniture tie for additional support and protection against sagging

The tie screw is screwed into the sleeve, and the heads with wide caps provide fixation. Installation consists of a few simple steps.

IMPORTANT! This technique creates additional points of support and prevents uneven sagging of the sections, and also prepares a flat surface for the final stage.

Hang facade elements

We hang doors for kitchen furniture

Install doors and borders last - this will speed up the installation process and reduce the risk of breakage.

We descend from heaven to earth

After admiring the creation of your own hands, majestically hanging on the walls of the kitchen, proceed to assemble the floor elements of the headset.

We start dancing from the corner

We connect the lower cabinets - the corner one for the sink and the one next to it for the drawers

And there is a corner cabinet with a sink. Usually this is a construction with a bottom, consisting of two parts, a horizontal side, replacing the second back wall to provide access to plumbing, and two perpendicular to each other (large and small) under the table top. Assemble it according to the following plan:

screw the composite bottom to the rear rack and secure the rear side with one of the ends;
screw the side racks and pull them together with drawers;
tighten them together with screws;
mount the legs to the bottom of the cabinet according to the markup;
hang and adjust the doors.

Insert sink

The sink is often sold separately from the headset. There are a few important things to keep in mind when installing.

Sawing a hole for it is carried out before assembly from the substrate side.
The edge of the sink has two perimeters. The outer one corresponds to its edge, and the inner one corresponds to special loops for fastening.
When marking the hole, step back from the edge of the workpiece at least 10 cm. Outline the outer boundaries of the sink with a pencil.
Measure the distance from the edge to the mounting loop with a ruler.
Set aside this distance inside the outline of the label. Draw a line through them, limiting the inner perimeter.
Drill a few through holes on it for a jigsaw;
Stick several strips of adhesive tape on the backing side, overlapping the outlined area - this will prevent damage to the front surface when the piece being cut sags.
Use a jigsaw to cut a hole for the sink.
Apply sealant to the space between the inner and outer perimeters and wait for it to thicken.
Insert and fix the sink with special clamps.

Assemble floor cabinets

We mount the legs for our floor cabinet

The assembly of floor cabinets follows the same principle. But first, adjustable legs are attached to the bottom of the cabinet according to the holes made in it. After assembling the housings, be sure to carefully align the top edge and the intersection tie.

The assembly sequence of the lower kitchen cabinets

Start the assembly of drawers by mounting the guides on the sidewalls. Fit them to the back wall, insert the bottom, install the front cover, check the diagonals for skew, pull off the fasteners, screw the handles.

Installing drawer rails for bottom cabinets

Install the countertop

Worktop for a kitchen set with a cutout for a sink

Most often it is made of laminated fiberboard. It is quickly mounted, has small weight and easily gives in to processing. Assembly consists of the following steps.

Mark the fiberboard with an allowance of at least 1 cm in all directions, taking into account the gap of up to 5 mm of the “apron” and the thickness of the metal strip applied to the ends.
Saw the workpiece with an electric jigsaw or a furniture hacksaw.
Apply sealant to the ends, press the bar firmly with self-tapping screws, remove excess silicone with acetone.
Install the countertop on the racks of the floor cabinets and secure with self-tapping screws.
Fill the gap between the edges adjacent to the apron with sealant and close it with a furniture border.

IMPORTANT! Take the waterproofing of the ends and mating surfaces seriously and follow all manufacturer's requirements.

The corner tabletop consists of two or more parts, connected with special ties. Assemble it according to the following scheme:

on the upper edge of the edge of the joint, apply the special glue that comes with the kit, which has high adhesive properties;
thoroughly grease the rest of the joint with ordinary wood glue;
insert the lamellas into a special slot sawn along both sides of the joint;
install the ties from the substrate side into mirror-matching grooves made perpendicular to the joint surface, tighten with a wrench;
remove the adhesive that has come out on the front surface with white spirit or acetone.

Congratulations! You managed and assembled and installed a kitchen set with your own hands, which will last for many years and will be your pride.

Ready-made kitchen, assembled with your own hands

Video: Kitchen assembly master class

Installing a kitchen set with your own hands will not only significantly reduce the cost of re-equipping the kitchen, but will also provide an opportunity to ensure the quality of work we need. That is why, when purchasing a kitchen, many of us refuse the services of master assemblers and prefer to do all the work ourselves.

In our article, we will describe in detail all the nuances of assembling the main elements of the headset, and tell you how to install it correctly.

Preparatory stage

Before you install a kitchen set, you need to carefully prepare and stock up on all the necessary tools and materials:

First, we check the complete set of the headset so that at the time of installation we do not accidentally find a shortage of any part or fastener. If something is missing, you need to either buy this element, or contact the company where we purchased the furniture.
Next, prepare the entire tool that we will use when assembling and installing the headset. Be sure to check the performance of the power tool, and if we use cordless screwdrivers or screwdrivers, then we make sure that the batteries are fully charged.
We check the performance of the sockets to which we will connect the power tool.
We clear the place for assembly from construction debris, take out of the kitchen all items that can be damaged.

Advice! When assembling furniture, there is a risk of damage to the floor covering, so you should cover it with thick polyethylene, tarpaulin or non-woven material.

You should also prepare all communications necessary to connect to the headset. First of all, these are water supply pipes that will be hidden under the sink, as well as a ventilation pipe for connecting to the hood.

When everything is ready, you can unpack the headset and proceed to assemble and install it.

Furniture assembly

Assembling kitchen cabinets

Installation of kitchen sets is carried out in the following sequence:

First, we collect all the details of the headset.
Then - we apply markings on the walls for the installation of mounted modules.
We hang the upper cabinets.
We collect the lower part, connecting the cabinets with the tabletop.

It is in this order that our instructions will describe all these operations.

We start the assembly from the bottom pedestals:

First, using the euro screws included in the kit, we connect the bottom with the side walls.
We install the upper slats, on which the countertop will then lie. We check the diagonals of the cabinet with a tape measure. If the length of the diagonals differs by no more than 1.5-3 mm, proceed to the next operation.
We fasten the back wall of a fairly thin fiberboard with small nails or a construction stapler. To ensure the reliability of fastening, the step between the brackets should be no more than 8-10 mm.

We install legs on the lower part of the cabinet, fixing them with self-tapping screws.
We install hinges in the previously made nests and fix them with self-tapping screws, after which we fasten the lower facades to the hinges.
Having set the cabinet in a vertical position, we align the doors with the help of the adjusting screws on the hinges.

The final stage of assembly is the installation of handles.

Assembling drawers

The technology for assembling drawers is somewhat different:

First, we apply markings on the side walls for the installation of metal guides.
According to the markup, we strengthen the guides themselves, after which we connect the side walls to the bottom and upper slats.
We assemble retractable elements by installing mechanisms on their side surfaces.

Note! The weak point of such boxes is the bottom. It must be fastened with a construction stapler, hammering in staples in increments of 5 - 8 mm.

We install handles on the front of the drawer.

It is better to assemble the cabinet body and sliding elements not immediately, but only after installing the entire headset. This will greatly facilitate all manipulations for you.

Wall cabinet

This element is the easiest to assemble:

First, we assemble the “cabinet box”, connecting the bottom, top and side walls with euro screws.
Then we attach the back wall to the nails or staples.
When the base of the cabinet is assembled, we install hinges in the nests and fix them with self-tapping screws. At this stage, it is better not to hang the doors, as they will complicate the installation of cabinets on the wall.
The final stage of the assembly is the fastening of the suspensions. When we have dealt with this, we can proceed with the installation of our furniture.

Note! The assembly procedure of all parts is clearly shown in the video, in addition, the sequence of all operations should be indicated in the instructions that come with the headset.

We install furniture

Installation of mounted modules

We begin the assembly of furniture with the installation of its upper part, since the assembled lower module with the tabletop installed can interfere with the installation of hanging elements.

To begin with, we apply markings on the wall for mounting wall cabinets:

We measure the height of the countertop and add from 50 to 60 cm to the resulting figure, depending on our height. This will be the height of the lower edge of the hinged modules.
From the line thus obtained, we set aside the distance to the attachment point of the wall cabinet and draw another line. It is on it that we will fix the fasteners.

Advice! If a corner cabinet is included in the kit, start assembling the upper segment from it, and only after it is leveled, proceed with the installation of all other parts.

After marking, we proceed to install the fasteners:

If we hang the cabinets on loop fasteners, then we drill holes in the wall with a diameter of 8 mm, into which we hammer plastic dowels.
In the dowels we twist the locking screws with hooks at the ends, after which we hang the cabinets.
An alternative way is to hang the modules on a special metal rail. To do this, fasteners of a special shape are attached to the cabinet itself, which cling to a metal profile fixed to the wall (see photo).

Mounting on a tire is considered more reliable, so if possible, use this particular method, especially since the price of the tire itself and the mounts is low.

When the installation of the modules is completed, we hang the facades and align them with adjusting screws.

Mounting the bottom

The floor part is assembled a little easier:

At the first stage, using an electric jigsaw or a hacksaw with a thin blade, we cut holes in the back walls of the pedestals for the passage of communications. We treat the edges of the cuts with a silicone-based sealant, protecting the furniture from getting wet and deforming.
We install the cabinet in the place allotted to it, set it according to the level, after which we connect it with furniture ties with neighboring cabinets.

When all the cabinets are in place, you need to install the countertop:

If necessary, we cut the countertop panel to the size of our kitchen, after which we install a protective end cap.

Note! When installing a countertop, there must be a gap of at least 5 mm between it and the kitchen wall to prevent deformation.

We attach the countertop to the cabinets, and on its lower surface we mark the installation site of the sink.
Having removed the countertop and laid it on a table or workbench, we make a “genzdo” for washing. The easiest way to do this is to drill several holes with a drill and connect them with a jigsaw.
We install and fix the sink on the countertop, treating the junction with silicone sealant.

We lay the table top with a fixed sink on the kitchen cabinets, align it horizontally and on the plane, after which we fix it on the kitchen modules. To do this, you can use special fasteners, or you can simply drive the spikes on the countertop into the slots drilled in the walls of the cabinets.
We mask the joint of the tabletop and the wall with a special plinth.

This completes the assembly of all furniture. You can connect the sink to the water supply and sewerage, install household appliances and start using the kitchen in normal mode.

If you carefully study all the above recommendations, then you should not have any questions about how to properly install a kitchen set. And this means that you will cope with this work without turning to the masters for help - and thereby provide yourself with not only a legitimate reason for pride, but also significant savings!

Regardless of the size, kitchens are certainly divided into two zones. The first is for cooking, and the second is considered dining. In the working area, there must certainly be a sink, a stove, an extractor fan and a couple of tables for comfort. Many are trying to supplement this area with other elements: a dishwasher, microwave and other kitchen appliances to simplify the cooking process.

Of course, there are a lot of objects and all this should be comfortably placed in a very limited area. In this case, the salvation will be the installation of a corner kitchen, which makes it possible to rationally use the space. Assembling a corner kitchen is not an easy task, but you can still install it yourself.

Mounting the kitchen

It is better to install the headset after all the cabinets are assembled. For convenience, it is better to fix the doors last - this way you simplify the installation process. The installation process begins with the preparation of all holes in the walls.

Placement should be carefully monitored during installation. If not installed correctly, the kitchen will look inappropriate in the future.

Keep a straight line of all outer and lower cabinets so that they are on the same level. If the installation is not accurate, then the doors may not close or stand unevenly, so adjust them well before fastening all the drawers together.

Step by step installation

Assembling a kitchen set with your own hands requires careful preparation. To avoid mistakes, you should carefully plan everything and only after that proceed with the installation process.

The first step is to make a drawing, where to think over the design, dimensions and layout of the corner kitchen to the smallest detail. L-shaped kitchen set will be an excellent solution for both small-sized kitchens and large areas.
Purchase of materials and cutting. When choosing a material, you should pay attention not only to beauty, but also to quality. Cutting and detailing are necessary to have a clear idea of which parts to cut. Only after that you can proceed to the installation of the furniture itself.
Preparation of tools and surfaces. Naturally, tools will be needed for collection, but in addition, when installing a corner kitchen, you need to prepare the walls and make them even. After all, all joints of the headset should be connected exclusively at an angle of 90 degrees.
After all the preparations, you need to assemble the corner cabinet. This detail is always assembled first, because it is the main one.
After mounting the corner, you can begin to assemble the remaining elements of the headset.

Assembly sequence

Each detail of the headset is nothing more than a wooden box (they differ only in size and shape). In order to fully assemble the kitchen, it is enough to learn how to assemble one cabinet, and you can assemble the rest using the studied technology.

If you are new to this business, then be sure to study the instructions for the standard assembly - the use of each part is clearly spelled out there.

After all the cabinets and drawers are assembled, you need to install all this, but this business also has its own characteristics and you need to follow the sequence.

The corner cabinet is installed first, in most cases it comes with a sink.
Then, focusing on the corner cabinet, install all the floor boxes. Immediately adjust their height and connection angle.
After adjustment, the cabinets are fastened together using self-tapping screws or ties.
Fix the countertop and sink.
Proceed to the assembly and fastening of hanging boxes. Before attaching them, adjust the height for comfortable use.
Attach all the doors and screw the baseboard.

Corner mounting

The correct installation of a corner cabinet with a sink consists in accurate calculations, it is for this reason that it is installed in the first place. An important feature is the opening for the sink and the layout of the pipeline, which supplies water to the sink and drain to the drain. With this layout, it is best to use a pipe without a back wall in order to provide access to the pipes. Then the rigidity for the structure is provided by special screeds.

As for the upper corner cabinet, the assembly of this drawer is no different from the standard assembly of ordinary cabinets with doors. The main thing is to observe a right angle when installing - it will be much easier for you to install the remaining cabinets.

Cabinet assembly

Consider the cabinet assembly procedure.

Screw the fastener onto the side wall of the cabinet. It is necessary to drill small holes for self-tapping screws, with their help to fasten the mount.
In addition, holes also need to be drilled on the walls of the drawers - it is on them that the rail will be attached. If you do not do this in advance, then when installing the kitchen set, difficulties may arise with this process.
Where the box has a blind hole, a wooden chopik (dowel) should be inserted. This will help to assemble the box frame evenly and significantly increase the strength of the structure.
Only after careful inspection and making sure that the structure is assembled evenly, it is possible to fix the parts with a screw and a hexagon. To hide the screw head and give the headset an aesthetic look, they put on a plug on top to match the kitchen.
If the cabinets have legs, then they should be screwed and set to the required level.
After the assembly of the box is completed, a sheet of fiberboard is nailed to the side wall with the help of small nails.
As for the hanging drawers, you need to attach fittings to them, with which they will cling to the wall. It is best to use adjustable awnings.

Advantages

Of course, buying a kitchen set will save you the hassle, but it will not be able to meet all your requirements. Standard sets are on sale - they are not designed for some features of your kitchen. Benefits of making your own:

the main advantage will be the cost of the kitchen, which will cost half as much as a finished or custom-made one;
the ability to make a non-standard model - you can take into account all the features;
with proper calculations and assembly, headsets will last for many years;
you can choose a very original design that goes beyond the standard perception.

You may have to go to several stores or visit a significant number of Internet sites to compare prices and offers for shipping, warranties, etc.

However, even if you have taken into account all these points, you can forget about the most important thing! Namely, that any room must be carefully prepared for the installation of new furniture in order to ensure the safe functioning of your future kitchen.

So you've found the kitchen of your dreams. We assessed the dimensions of a new set of furniture, chose the necessary modules or a complete set, “figured out” how the products would look in the kitchen area, you were satisfied with the price, and you decided to order this “ideal” kitchenette. Fine! Now you should start preparing the room for installation.

Firstly, all aisles and corridors must be free so that movers can bring furniture into the house without damaging anything. To avoid damaging the flooring or bringing construction debris into the house, the floor must also be covered with cardboard or film. Naturally, the old kitchen, sink and sink must be dismantled.

Secondly, take care of the power supply of technical appliances, lighting elements, the correct placement of sockets, ventilation outlets, gas and water supply, and also prepare the walls for furniture installation.

About this in order.

1. Power supply (stove, hob, oven, washing machine, refrigerator, water heater, etc.)

Before installing furniture, decide what equipment you need to connect for its further work. How powerful this will be, what sockets and wires will be required.

Installing outlets is best:

behind the back walls of the cabinets: in this case, it is necessary to cut a hole to provide free access to the outlet (see Fig. No. 1);

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directly below the headset. Sockets for a refrigerator or stove can be placed under the cabinets next to them (see Fig. No. 2);

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in a cupboard, on an open wall (when installing a washing machine / dishwasher, sink). At the same time, it is important to cut off the possibility of water getting on them (see Fig. No. 3);

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with a free wire outlet (about one meter long) - for a free separate hood, located at a height of about two meters. Slightly above the upper elements of the kitchen - for the built-in hood (see Fig. No. 4);

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on the side wall of the kitchen - for the refrigerator. At the same time, the distance between the wall and the device must be sufficiently spacious (see Fig. No. 5);

Thus, sockets should be placed so that at any time you can easily connect appliances to them or turn them off if necessary.

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It is necessary to make the callout of the sockets a little more than 30 mm above the upper part of the headset level and at least 40 mm above the level of the end of the table top plinth.

In no case do not place sockets next to the sink, stove or behind them! This will inevitably lead to a short circuit or fire. You can also not install them behind kitchen appliances.

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2. Lighting

Another important point is the comprehensive lighting of the kitchen area. This includes lighting both the entire room with a lamp or chandelier on the ceiling, and the working area.

A very fashionable and stylish solution now is to install kitchen lighting with the help of special lamps.

Recall that the fixtures can be either fluorescent or halogen (or a combination of both). The former have their own switches, the latter do not. That is, the first need a direct connection to the network, the second - using a switch.

3. Ventilation

You should also consider how the kitchen elements will be located in relation to ventilation, and how the hood will be located.

Most often, the air duct is hidden behind a false ceiling, or installed above the upper cabinets of the kitchen (see Fig. No. 7).

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Consider also how the duct should be connected to the ventilation shaft.

Remember about the built-in ventilation, which usually comes with appliances (for example, a refrigerator). You can not put the refrigerator close to the wall, otherwise you will not ensure sufficient ventilation.

4. Gas and water supply

Think about how the gas pipes will be positioned in relation to the furniture. The meter must be installed so that it is convenient to take readings from the device in time.

Now a little about water supply. What appliances in your future kitchen will have access to water? Surely you decide to complement the kitchen set with a dishwasher or washing machine. It is very important that these appliances are located next to the sink, so that the hoses do not have to be lengthened. Otherwise, the equipment will quickly become unusable, as the load on the pump will increase significantly (see Fig. No. 8).

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5. Walls

Surely you yourself consider it right to align the walls before the direct installation of the kitchen. This one will really help to avoid many installation problems and firmly fix the upper modules on the walls. In the future, correctly placed furniture will not “lead”, there will be no gaps between the elements.

In addition, the walls must be strong enough and reliable, made of brick, concrete. In the case when the room is built of timber or using round logs, the walls should be lined with two or three gypsum fiber sheets (GVL), chipboard sheets or plywood with a thickness of more than 16 mm.

As for ceramic tiles, you can veneer the wall both before buying and installing the kitchen, and after. However, it is best to do this after installing the kitchen set (see Fig. No. 9). This way you lay out the tiles more aesthetically and perfectly “fit” it to the furniture.

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Experts also advise installing glass aprons after the kitchen itself. Otherwise (if the dimensions of the kitchen do not correspond to the dimensions stated in the drawings), you risk completely dismantling it, since the joining of the furniture elements and the apron will be inaccurate.

Thus, you see that when installing a new kitchen, you need to think through everything to the smallest detail! We hope that our recommendations will help you avoid unpleasant situations. Enjoy the shopping!

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