Kitchen planning guide

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1 iiimagine the possibilities Kitchen planning guide made mighty easy PLAN: Helpful advice for planning your kitchen DESIGN: Handy push-out shapes to create your layout ORDER: An easy to complete order form to take to your nearest store INSTALL: Step by step advice for DIY installation

2 Turn the kitchen you imagine into a reality. A new kitchen doesn t have to be hard work and with help from Mitre 10, you re on the right track. This mighty helpful planning guide is full of tips and advice to help you create your dream kitchen. This guide assists you with information needed to plan, design, order and install a new kitchen. So let s get started. For inspiration and design ideas, make sure you also have a copy of our Imagine TM Kitchens catalogue. PLAN: Start with a list. This is the first and most important step to achieving the kitchen you want. In addition to looking great, your new kitchen needs to work for you. The planning step is about sorting out the practicalities. Begin by making a list of all the features and functions you are looking for in your kitchen. This would include things like: 1. Does your kitchen need to handle the demands of a family? 2. Would you like to include more drawers, making access to pots and pans easier? 3. Do you plan to install a dishwasher? 4. Do you need a pantry cabinet for extra storage? The Working Triangle Once you have your list, you then need to consider the natural flow between work zones in the kitchen. This work path is often referred to as the working triangle. The working triangle illustrates the path between the most frequently used work areas, such as the fridge, sink and cooking appliances. Reducing the size of the working triangle will save you time and effort in your new kitchen. Using these four common kitchen layouts (Straight Line, L-shape, U-shape and Galley), and referring to the working triangle, select the design most suited to your new kitchen. Straight Line Kitchen This layout is best when the space available for your new kitchen is limited. There is no working triangle shown because the workflow is based on a straight line. 2 imagine the possibilities Kitchen: Alpine See the Imagine TM Kitchens Catalogue for more information on this kitchen.

3 L-Shaped Kitchen One of the most common layouts is the L-shaped kitchen, ideal for homes incorporating a small table for dining in the kitchen space. Kitchen: Espresso See the Imagine TM Kitchens Catalogue for more information on this kitchen. U-Shaped Kitchen If you have a large room, and want the most efficient working triangle, then the U-shaped kitchen is ideal. It is also perfect for the demands of a family, offering maximum storage space with many wall cabinet options. Kitchen: Ravina See the Imagine TM Kitchens Catalogue for more information on this kitchen. Galley Kitchen This layout is featured in many homes, as it provides two opposing working and storage areas. Add a couple of bar stools to the island unit and this becomes a great kitchen for entertaining. Ideal for open plan living. Kitchen: Urban See the Imagine TM Kitchens Catalogue for more information on this kitchen. = fridge = cooktop = sink 3

4 PLAN: Do s and Dont s. What to do Leave space between a cabinet and your wall so doors can be fully opened and the cabinet easily accessed. For ease of plumbing, place a dishwasher near the sink and allow a minimum 600mm (636mm including panels) space to house it. Allow a minimum 450mm either side of the cooktop for safety and extra working space. Use drawers for convenient access to everyday items. Allow a minimum 1.2m between opposite cabinets for manoeuvrability. Allow a minimum 450mm benchtop space between the stove and sink for food preparation. Allow a minimum 650mm between your cooktop and rangehood. Don t place tall tapware in front of an opening window. Don t place drawers in a corner where they can block other cabinets. Don t place a cooktop next to a wall where it can cause overheating. Allow a minimum 450mm on either side. Don t install a full set of drawers next to a cooktop. This can provide easy access to a hot cooking area for young children. Don t place your dishwasher or stove in a corner where it can block other cabinets. What not to do Mighty important! Remember that qualified/licensed tradesmen (electricians and plumbers) should be involved where any services need to be disconnected or moved to suit the installation of your new kitchen. 4 imagine the possibilities

5 Kitchen Design example CORNER CORNER Shown here is a sample of a kitchen design. You can create a similar design using our handy grid and push-out shapes on page 7. This design highlights the cupboards used, and indicates where panels should be used. You ll notice that we have marked in a solid line, indicating the wall perimeter of the kitchen. To design your own kitchen use the grid provided on page 6. Draw-in line indicating mm Island benchtops 636 DISH WASHER CAVITY 450 Base End Panels Pantry/Fridge End Panels 600 FRIDGE CABINET VOID Island back cover panels What are Panels? Panels are used to finish off the look of your kitchen, and do not require hinges. Always select panels in the same finish as your kitchen doors. The U-Shaped kitchen featured is the Ravina from our Imagine TM Kitchens range. When should Panels be used? 1. Finishing off exposed cabinet ends Wherever a cabinet has a visible side you will need to purchase an end panel. Choose either a wall end panel or base end panel, depending on the cabinet you are fixing to. (Fig 1) Fig 1 2. Filling exposed gaps where a cabinet won t fit If your plan includes a small gap between your cabinets and a wall and a full cabinet won t fit then you will need to use a matching end panel (base or wall) cut to the required width. (Fig 2) Fix the panel to the wall and cabinet using screw-on L brackets, which are available in the hardware department of your local Mitre 10 store. Fig 2 3. Creating cavities Cavities are needed to house your fridge and/or dishwasher, otherwise you will see the exposed white ends of the cabinets. For the dishwasher cavity, secure two base end panels to either side of the cabinets, leaving at least a 600mm space (636mm including end panels). (Fig 3) Fig 3 To house the fridge use the pantry end panels. In most cases, a mm wide opening will be sufficient, enabling you to include a fridge wall cabinet in your design. (Fig 4) Note: All panels are 18mm thick, allow for this in your design. Tip: Save money by cutting a base end panel into two pieces, using half on each side. Remember with the dishwasher in place, you will only see the front of the panel. Fig 4 5

6 DESIGN: Create your kitchen. Now that you have completed the planning process, measure the dimensions of the room you will be using for your new kitchen. Don t forget to measure the fixed installations that occupy space, such as doors and windows. Be sure to mark current electrical and plumbing locations. Draw this information on the design grid below and use the push out cabinets (page 7) to create your chosen kitchen layout. Scale: 1square = 100mm 0m START HERE 1m 2m 3m 4m 6 0m 1m 2m 3m 4m

7 BASE CABINETS OVEN CABINET 636 DISHWASHER CAVITY 800 Base End Panels DRAWER CABINETS CORNER CORNER PANELS Where required, use pencil to hand-draw these panels onto your plan, allowing an 18mm thickness for each panel. 580 BASE END 600 PANTRY END 320 WALL END TALL PANTRY CABINETS PULL-OUT WALL CABINETS RANGE HOOD CORNER VOID Pantry End Panels FRIDGE CABINET 936 = Door front/s = 2 Drawers = 4 Drawers Heights Wall Cabinet 720mm Base Cabinet (excl. feet) 720mm Pantry Cabinet (excl. feet) 2200mm Allow approx. 150mm height for adjustable feet. All measurements are in mm 7

8 Online design tool mitre10.com.au/imaginekitchens Design the kitchen you imagine online in one easy to use design tool. Create your room, choose a kitchen style, drop and drag kitchen elements and once finished you can share your design with friends or print it out as a shopping list to take into your local Mitre 10 store. It s that easy! 8

9 ORDER: Complete this order form. To finalise your order, simply refer to your design grid and tick off the items you require. Remember to include all doors, drawer fronts and panels in your order. DESCRIPTION SKU VPN BARCODE PRICE QTY TOTAL $ (WxDxH)mm (inc GST) CABINETS & CABINET BASE 150MM $69.99 (150x560x720*) CABINET BASE 300MM $79.99 (300x560x720*) CABINET BASE 400MM $89.99 (400x560x720*) CABINET BASE 450MM $94.99 (450x560x720*) CABINET BASE 600MM $ (600x560x720*) CABINET BASE 800MM $ (800x560x720*) CABINET BASE MM $ (x560x720*) CABINET BASE CORNER xmm $ (xx560x720*) CABINET BASE OVEN 600MM $94.99 (600x560x720*) CABINET BASE OVEN MM $ (x560x720*) CABINET BASE PANTRY 450MM $ (450x560x2200*) CABINET BASE PANTRY 600MM $ (600x560x2200*) CABINET BASE PANTRY MM $ (x560x2200*) CABINET BASE PANTRY PULLOUT 300MM $ (300x560x2200*) CABINET DRAWER (4) 450MM $ (450x560x720*) CABINET DRAWER (2) MM $ (x560x720*) CABINET WALL 150MM $59.99 (150x300x720) CABINET WALL 300MM $69.99 (300x300x720) CABINET WALL 400MM $74.99 (400x300x720) CABINET WALL 450MM $79.99 (450x300x720) CABINET WALL 600MM $99.99 (600x300x720) CABINET WALL 800MM $ (800x300x720) CABINET WALL MM $ (x300x720) CABINET WALL CORNER 600x600MM $ (600x600x300x720) CABINET RANGEHOOD 600MM $74.99 (600x300x520) CABINET WALL FRIDGE MM $84.99 (x300x400) SUBTOTAL *All cabinet heights exclude the height of the adjustable feet. 9

10 DESCRIPTION SKU VPN BARCODE PRICE QTY TOTAL $ (WxDxH)mm (inc GST) DOORS DOOR 150MM CHAPEL X0.000 $16.99 (147x18x717) DOOR 300MM CHAPEL X0.001 $21.99 (297x18x717) DOOR 400MM CHAPEL X0.002 $27.99 (397x18717) DOOR 450MM CHAPEL X0.003 $32.99 (447x18x717) DOOR MM CORNER CHAPEL 2PK X0.004 $49.99 (2/ 317x18x717) DOOR 600MM CORNER CHAPEL 2PK X0.005 $43.99 (2/ 282x18x717) DOOR R/HOOD CHAPEL 2PK X0.006 $32.99 (2/ 297x18x667) DOOR MM FRIDGE CHAPEL X0.007 $38.99 (897x18x397) DOOR 600MM PANTRY CHAPEL X0.010 $ (597x18x2197) DOOR 300MM PULLOUT PANTRY CHAPEL X0.008 $76.99 (297x18x2197) DOOR 450MM PANTRY CHAPEL X0.009 $99.99 (447x18x2197) DOOR MM PANTRY CHAPEL 2PK X0.011 $ (2/ 447x18x2197) DRAWER FRONTS 450MM CHAPEL 4PK X0.012 $38.99 (4/ 447x18x177) DRAWER FRONTS MM CHAPEL 2PK X0.013 $65.99 (2/ 897x18x357) DOOR 150MM ALPINE X1.000 $18.99 (147x18x717) DOOR 300MM ALPINE X1.001 $29.99 (297x18x717) DOOR 400MM ALPINE X1.002 $34.99 (397x18x717) DOOR 450MM ALPINE X1.003 $39.99 (447x18x717) DOOR MM CORNER ALPINE 2PK X1.004 $62.99 (2/ 317x18x717) DOOR 600MM CORNER ALPINE 2PK X1.005 $56.99 (2/ 282x18x717) DOOR R/HOOD ALPINE 2PK X1.006 $39.99 (2/ 297x18x667) DOOR MM FRIDGE ALPINE X1.007 $49.99 (897x18x397) DOOR 600MM PANTRY ALPINE X1.010 $ (597x18x2197) DOOR 300MM PULLOUT PANTRY ALPINE X1.008 $90.99 (297x18x2197) DOOR 450MM PANTRY ALPINE X1.009 $ (447x18x2197) DOOR MM PANTRY ALPINE 2PK X1.011 $ (2/ 447x18x2197) DRAWER FRONTS 450MM ALPINE 4PK X1.012 $49.99 (4/ 447x18x177) DRAWER FRONTS MM ALPINE 2PK X1.013 $79.99 (2/ 897x18x357) DOOR 150MM ESPRESSO X2.000 $19.99 (147x18x717) SUBTOTAL 10 &

11 DESCRIPTION SKU VPN BARCODE PRICE QTY TOTAL $ (WxDxH)mm (inc GST) DOOR 300MM ESPRESSO X2.001 $31.99 (297x18x717) DOOR 400MM ESPRESSO X2.002 $39.99 (397x18x7170 DOOR 450MM ESPRESSO X2.003 $44.99 (447x18x717) DOOR MM CORNER ESPRESSO 2PK X2.004 $67.99 (2/ 317x18x717) DOOR 600MM CORNER ESPRESSO 2PK X2.005 $61.99 (2/ 282x18x717) DOOR 600MM R/HOOD ESPRESSO 2PK X2.006 $44.99 (2/ 297x18x667) DOOR MM FRIDGE ESPRESSO X2.007 $61.99 (897x18x397) DOOR 600MM PANTRY ESPRESSO X2.010 $ (597x18x2197) DOOR 300MM PULLOUT PANTRY ESPRESSO X2.008 $95.99 (297x18x2197) DOOR 450MM PANTRY ESPRESSO X2.009 $ (447x18x2197) DOOR MM PANTRY ESPRESSO 2PK X2.011 $ (2/ 447x18x2197) DRAWER FRONTS 450MM ESPRESSO 4PK X2.012 $55.99 (4/ 447x18x177) DRAWER FRONTS MM ESPRESSO 2PK X2.013 $83.99 (2/ 897x18x357) DOOR 150MM RAVINA X3.000 $20.99 (147x18x717) DOOR 300MM RAVINA X3.001 $32.99 (297x18x717) DOOR 400MM RAVINA X3.002 $43.99 (397x18x717) DOOR 450MM RAVINA X3.003 $49.99 (447x18x717) DOOR MM CORNER RAVINA 2PK X3.004 $76.99 (2/ 317x18x717) DOOR 600MM CORNER RAVINA 2PK X3.005 $71.99 (2/ 282x18x717) DOOR 600MM R/HOOD RAVINA 2PK X3.006 $49.99 (2/ 297x18x667) DOOR MM FRIDGE RAVINA X3.007 $65.99 (897x18x397) DOOR 600MM PANTRY RAVINA X3.010 $ (597x18x2197) DOOR 300MM PULLOUT PANTRY RAVINA X3.008 $ (297x18x2197) DOOR 450MM PANTRY RAVINA X3.009 $ (447x18x2197) DOOR MM PANTRY RAVINA 2PK X3.011 $ (2/ 447x18x2197) DRAWER FRONTS 450MM RAVINA 4PK X3.012 $60.99 (4/ 447x18x177) DRAWER FRONTS MM RAVINA 2PK X3.013 $93.99 (2/ 897x18x357) DOOR 150MM GLACIER X4.000 $21.99 (147x18x717) DOOR 300MM GLACIER X4.001 $38.99 (297x18x717) DOOR 400MM GLACIER X4.002 $49.99 (397x18x717) DOOR 450MM GLACIER X4.003 $54.99 (447x18x717) SUBTOTAL & 11

12 DESCRIPTION SKU VPN BARCODE PRICE QTY TOTAL $ (WxDxH)mm (inc GST) 12 DOOR MM CORNER GLACIER 2PK X4.004 $87.99 (2/ 317x18x717) DOOR 600MM CORNER GLACIER 2PK X4.005 $82.99 (2/ 282x18x717) DOOR 600MM R/HOOD GLACIER 2PK X4.006 $54.99 (2/ 297x18x667) DOOR MM FRIDGE GLACIER X4.007 $76.99 (897x18x397) DOOR 600MM PANTRY GLACIER X4.010 $ (597x18x2197) DOOR 300MM PULLOUT PANTRY GLACIER X4.008 $ (297x18x2197) DOOR 450MM PANTRY GLACIER X4.009 $ (447x18x2197) DOOR MM PANTRY GLACIER 2PK X4.011 $ (2/ 447x18x2197) DRAWER FRONTS 450MM GLACIER 4PK X4.012 $71.99 (4/ 447x18x177) DRAWER FRONTS MM GLACIER 2PK X4.013 $ (2/ 897x18x357) DOOR 150MM URBAN X5.000 $27.99 (147x18x717) DOOR 300MM URBAN X5.001 $43.99 (297x18x717) DOOR 400MM URBAN X5.002 $54.99 (397x18x717) DOOR 450MM URBAN X5.003 $60.99 (447x18x717) DOOR MM CORNER URBAN 2PK X5.004 $93.99 (2/ 317x18x717) DOOR 600MM CORNER URBAN 2PK X5.005 $87.99 (2/ 282x18x717) DOOR 600MM R/HOOD URBAN 2PK X5.006 $60.99 (2/ 297x18x667) DOOR MM FRIDGE URBAN X5.007 $82.99 (897x18x397) DOOR 600MM PANTRY URBAN X5.010 $ (597x18x2197) DOOR 300MM PULLOUT PANTRY URBAN X5.008 $ (297x18x2197) DOOR 450MM PANTRY URBAN X5.009 $ (447x18x2197) DOOR MM PANTRY URBAN 2PK X5.011 $ (2/ 447x18x2197) DRAWER FRONTS 450MM URBAN 4PK X5.012 $76.99 (4/ 447x18x177) DRAWER FRONTS MM URBAN 2PK X5.013 $ (2/ 897x18x357) DOOR 450MM ALUMINIUM FRAMED X $65.99 (447x18x717) PANELS END PANEL BASE CHAPEL X0.020 $39.99 (580x18x870) END PANEL WALL CHAPEL X0.021 $19.99 (320x18x720) END PANEL PANTRY CHAPEL X0.022 $99.99 (580x18x2350) PANEL OVEN 600 CHAPEL X0.023 $7.99 PANEL OVEN CHAPEL X0.024 $12.99 BACK PANEL 2400x870 CHAPEL X0.025 $ (2400x18x870) END PANEL BASE ALPINE X1.020 $49.99 (580x18x870) SUBTOTAL &

13 DESCRIPTION SKU VPN BARCODE PRICE QTY TOTAL $ (WxDxH)mm (inc GST) END PANEL WALL ALPINE X1.021 $24.99 (320x18x720) END PANEL PANTRY ALPINE X1.022 $ (580x18x2350) PANEL OVEN 600 ALPINE X1.023 $9.99 PANEL OVEN ALPINE X1.024 $14.99 BACK PANEL 2400x870 ALPINE X1.025 $ (2400x18x870) END PANEL BASE ESPRESSO X2.020 $59.99 (580x18x870) END PANEL WALL ESPRESSO X2.021 $29.99 (320x18x720) END PANEL PANTRY ESPRESSO X2.022 $ (580x18x2350) PANEL OVEN 600 ESPRESSO X2.023 $11.99 PANEL OVEN ESPRESSO X2.024 $16.99 BACK PANEL 2400x870 ESPRESSO X2.025 $ (2400x18x870) END PANEL BASE RAVINA X3.020 $64.99 (580x18x870) END PANEL WALL RAVINA X3.021 $34.99 (320x18x720) END PANEL PANTRY RAVINA X3.022 $ (580x18x2350) PANEL OVEN 600 RAVINA X3.023 $12.99 PANEL OVEN RAVINA X3.024 $17.99 BACK PANEL 2400x870 RAVINA X3.025 $ (2400x18x870) END PANEL BASE GLACIER X4.020 $69.99 (580x18x870) END PANEL WALL GLACIER X4.021 $39.99 (320x18x720) END PANEL PANTRY GLACIER X4.022 $ (580x18x2350) PANEL OVEN 600 GLACIER X4.023 $13.99 PANEL OVEN GLACIER X4.024 $18.99 BACK PANEL 2400x870 GLACIER X4.025 $ (2400x18x870) END PANEL BASE URBAN X5.020 $74.99 (580x18x870) END PANEL WALL URBAN X5.021 $44.99 (320x18x720) END PANEL PANTRY URBAN X5.022 $ (580x18x2350) PANEL OVEN 600 URBAN X5.023 $14.99 PANEL OVEN URBAN X5.024 $19.99 BACK PANEL 2400x870 URBAN X5.025 $ (2400x18x870) KICKBOARDS KICKBOARD 2400MM CHAPEL X0.026 $39.99 (2400x18x150) KICKBOARD 2400MM ALPINE X1.026 $49.99 (2400x18x150) SUBTOTAL & 13

14 DESCRIPTION SKU VPN BARCODE PRICE QTY TOTAL $ (WxDxH)mm (inc GST) KICKBOARD 2400MM ESPRESSO X2.026 $54.99 (2400x18x150) KICKBOARD 2400MM RAVINA X3.026 $59.99 (2400x18x150) KICKBOARD 2400MM GLACIER X4.026 $64.99 (2400x18x150) KICKBOARD 2400MM URBAN X5.026 $69.99 (2400x18x150) KICKBOARD 2400MM ALUMINIUM X6.026 $49.99 (2400x18x150) BENCHTOPS BENCHTOP LAM 1200x600MM X0.000 $ NATURAL STONE (1200x32x600) BENCHTOP LAM 2400x600MM X0.001 $ NATURAL STONE (2400x32x600) BENCHTOP LAM 2400xMM X0.002 $ NATURAL STONE (2400x32x) BENCHTOP LAM 1200x600MM X1.000 $ CLASSIC QUARTZ (1200x32x600) BENCHTOP LAM 2400x600MM X1.001 $ CLASSIC QUARTZ (2400x32x600) BENCHTOP LAM 2400xMM X1.002 $ CLASSIC QUARTZ (2400x32x) BENCHTOP LAM 1200x600MM X2.000 $ MOCHA PEBBLE (1200x32x600) BENCHTOP LAM 2400x600MM X2.001 $ MOCHA PEBBLE (2400x32x600) BENCHTOP LAM 2400xMM X2.002 $ MOCHA PEBBLE (2400x32x) BENCHTOP LAM 1200x600MM X3.000 $ BLACK MARBLE (1200x32x600) BENCHTOP LAM 2400x600MM X3.001 $ BLACK MARBLE (2400x32x600) BENCHTOP LAM 2400xMM X3.002 $ BLACK MARBLE (2400x32x) ACCESSORIES BENCHTOP JOINING STRIP CORNER X1.000 $ MM BLACK MARBLE BENCHTOP JOINING STRIP CORNER X1.001 $ MM NAT STONE BENCHTOP JOINING STRIP CORNER X1.002 $ MM MOCHA PEBBLE BENCHTOP JOINING STRIP CORNER X1.003 $ MM NAT QUARTZ SOFT CLOSE DAMPENER 2 PACK X1.530 $9.99 BIN 10L DOOR MOUNTED WHITE $29.99 BIN 10L DOOR MOUNT S/STEEL $64.99 BIN 20L DOOR MOUNTED WHITE $99.99 BIN 20L DOOR MOUNT S/STEEL $ BIN PULLOUT GREY 2 x 18L $ SUBTOTAL 14 &

15 DESCRIPTION SKU VPN BARCODE PRICE QTY TOTAL $ (WxDxH)mm (inc GST) DRAWER INSERT ANTI-SLIP MAT X1.004 $12.99 (SUITS 450MM DRAWER) DRAWER INSERT ANTI-SLIP MAT X1.009 $19.99 (SUITS MM DRAWER) ANTI-SLIP MAT INSERT 1.50M ROLL GREY X0.990 $34.99 TOWEL RAIL EXTENDABLE 1 ARM SILVER $14.99 TOWEL RAIL EXTENDABLE 2 ARM SILVER $19.99 TOWEL RAIL EXTENDABLE 3 ARM SILVER $24.99 CABINET 450MM STORAGE X $ x150mm WIRE BASKETS CABINET 450 STORAGE X $ MM & 430MM BASKETS BASKET SHELF WIRE STORAGE X $49.99 UNDER SINK CAB CAROUSEL UNIT TO SUIT $ MM CORNER CABINET CUTLERY INSERT 450MM WHITE $14.99 CUTLERY INSERT 450MM KIMBERLEY $7.99 LIGHTBOX SHELF MM X2.903 $ LIGHTBOX SHELF 450MM X2.901 $99.99 CORNER UNIT MM REVOLVING $ TOTAL All prices include GST CHECK LIST: Go through the list to ensure you haven t forgotten anything. Base Cabinets Wall Cabinets Benchtops Doors Drawer Fronts Panels Kickboards Accessories & DOUBLE CHECK If you are unsure about your design or whether you have ordered everything you need, a Mitre 10 team member can assist you with your planning and ordering. Please contact your local Mitre 10 store for further assistance. imagine the possibilities 15

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17 INSTALL: DIY instructions. STEP 1 Getting started. Before you can commence your kitchen installation, you need to ensure all base and wall cabinets are assembled. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions provided with each cabinet. When all cabinets are assembled, start positioning them against the wall in the same order as shown on your kitchen plan. Once your first cabinet is in position, use a spirit level to check it is level, and adjust the feet accordingly. Use the 60mm head holed screws (supplied in your cabinet hardware pack), to fix the cabinet to the wall. Ideally fix it into a stud or noggin, but if this isn t possible, use a plaster plug (available at Mitre 10). STEP 2 Fixing the base cabinets. Continue to align your remaining base cabinets against the first one (Step 1) which is fixed to the wall. Before fixing the remaining cabinets to the wall, clamp and then fix each cabinet to each other. Once you have clamped and fixed, then one by one, screw each cabinet to the wall. Tip: There will be enough screws provided in the cabinet hardware packs to use for fixing the cabinets to each other, and the wall. Mighty Helpful Tip: If your kitchen is an L-shape or a U-shape, start with your mm corner cabinet. From here you can then start positioning the additional cabinets as per your plan. 17

18 STEP 3 Fixing the benchtop. With your base cabinets in place, measure your required benchtop space, and cut the required lengths, using a circular saw. Now carefully position and fix your benchtop to the top of the base cabinets. The benchtop can be secured with screws (use additional screws from your cabinet hardware pack), through the front and rear top rails of the base cabinets. Where two benchtops join each other, you can either use a benchtop joining strip (available at Mitre 10), or alternatively, for a truly seamless finish, request the help of your local cabinet maker who will create a mason s mitre. STEP 4 Fixing the wall cabinets. If your design includes wall cabinets, follow the same process as the base cabinets (Step 2), ensuring all wall cabinets are firmly secured to the wall (and each other) using the appropriate screws. Remember that there should be enough screws left over from your cabinet hardware packs. It is extremely important that you fix wall cabinets into studs or noggins, and into each other. Use a stud finder (available at Mitre 10) to assist you in this process. If your design includes a pantry: Ensure that the top of all wall cabinets are aligned with the top of the pantry cabinet, leaving approximately 730mm between the benchtop and the bottom of the wall cabinet. If your design does not include a pantry: Generally the bottom of the wall cabinet should be at least 650mm off the benchtop. Please note: 650mm is the minimum requirement between a cooktop and rangehood. 18

19 Mighty Helpful Tip: STEP 5 The finishing touches. There are many other ways your local Mitre10 store can help you complete your kitchen renovation, including: flooring, lighting, sinks, tapware, paint and appliances such as stoves, cooktops and dishwashers. Doors: Once you have matched all the doors to their cabinets, fix the doors following the detailed instructions included in your cabinet pack. Carry out any adjustment of the doors via the mounting plate and hinge (outlined in the instructions for the cabinets). This will ensure all doors are level. On single door cabinets decide if you want left or right side opening doors. Drawers: Detailed assembly instructions of the drawer unit are included in the cabinet pack. Panels: Refer to detailed instructions on page 5. Fix panels to exposed ends, including island unit back panels from the inside of the cupboard only. Use any additional screws from your cabinet pack to fix your panels. Remember: The maximum screw length for fixing panels is 28mm. Fixing the kickboards: Measure and cut the kickboards to suit the length and run of base cabinets. Fix adjustable feet clips (provided in your cabinet pack) to the back of the kickboards with the screws provided. Be sure to align the feet to the clips. Once securely fastened, align the kickboard with the adjustable feet and press into place. Personalise with a handle of your choice: As a last step, drill and fix your handles. You can choose from the range provided at your local Mitre 10 store. STEP 6 Time for the tradies Now that your kitchen is securely in place it s time to install your appliances, sink and tapware. This will require the help of licensed tradespeople such as an electrician and plumber. Mighty Helpful Tip: Stuck for a tradesman? Ask your local Mitre 10 store where to start looking for experienced local help. 19

20 iiimagine the possibilities Don t forget to pick up your Imagine TM Kitchens catalogue imagine the possibilities IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: On sale from 1st September 2009 to 30th June Imagine TM Kitchens provides a 10-year warranty covering defects in material and workmanship for our cabinetry, doors, drawer fronts, panels and benchtops. We also provide a lifetime warranty on our cabinetry hardware (including drawer runners, hinges and pullout pantry). These warranties are valid from the date of purchase from Mitre 10 and apply to domestic use only. Proof of purchase is required. See our full warranty information sheet online at mitre10.com.au/imaginekitchens. Colours shown are as close as possible to actual product colours. Always confirm your choice with the sample products shown on the in-store displays. All advertised goods are expected to be available for the duration of the promotion, but unforeseen circumstances may result in delay or unavailability. Some stores may not stock all of the advertised products but they are available to order where local laws permit. Prices are Recommended Retail only, and are subject to change. Freight costs may result in higher than advertised prices in some stores. Unless otherwise stated, accessories shown are not included in the price. All information and tips provided in this publication are of a general nature only and are not intended to be a substitute for expert advice. Mitre 10 disclaims all liability for any injury, damage or other liability whatsoever resulting from the use of information and tips. Mitre 10 advises you to call in a qualified tradesperson where expert services are required. Mitre 10 reserves the right to correct any printing errors. Mitre 10 Australia Ltd ABN MIT1103