A Guide to Measuring and Installing Your Kitchen or Bedroom Units

This guide is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the key steps and considerations in measuring and installing kitchen or bedroom units. Whether you're planning a new installation or upgrading existing spaces, this resource offers valuable insights into the materials, tools, and techniques necessary to achieve a professional finish.

From accurate room measurements to planning the layout of appliances and units, this guide covers all the essential aspects to help you create a functional and aesthetically pleasing space tailored to your needs.

Measuring Your Area for Kitchen or Bedrooms [Download the PDF Guide]

1. Gather Comprehensive Information: The more detailed the measurements, the easier it is to plan your space.

2. Measure Wall Lengths: Measure the length of the walls from corner to corner. (Line A)

3. Measure Ceiling Height: Measure the height of the ceiling from the floor. (Line B)

4. Measure Doorways, Openings, and Windows:

   • Measure the distance of doorways, openings, and window frames from the wall corners.
   • Record the height of the frames from the floor and the dimensions of the frames. (Line C)
   • Note the direction in which doors open.

5. Record Fixed Items: Measure the position of fixed items such as the DB board, electrical outlets, and plumbing that cannot be moved. (Line C)

6. Measure Appliances: Take measurements of all appliances to be installed. For example, a fridge might be 1800mm high x 600mm wide x 600mm deep.

Product, Measuring, Planning, Installing [Download the PDF Guide]

Carcasses

1. White melamine Grade A 16mm boards.
2. White masonite 3mm backing board.
3. 1mm impact white edging to visible edges.
4. Clear studs for pre-drilled holes.
5. Bearing full extension drawer runners.
6. Adjustable plastic legs, either 150mm or 100mm in height.
7. White melamine Grade A 16mm boards.
8. 1mm impact white edging to visible edges.
9. Hinge holes for concealed hinges.
10. Various colours are available to select from.

Doors and Drawer Fronts

1. White melamine Grade A 16mm boards.
2. 1mm impact white edging to visible edges.
3. Hinge holes for concealed hinges.
4. Various colours are available to select from.

Planning

1. Work out the rough position for the sink, oven, fridge, and other appliances.
2. Start from the corner, work the units around as required to fill the area.
3. Always allow a filler piece when finishing against a wall.
4. Do not plan a perfect fit of the units between walls, as they are rarely plumb.
5. Wall height is governed by the tallest unit, if one is used.
6. Try to place wall units the same width as the floor unit below (Clean lines).

Multiple uses for the units

1. The units can be used for kitchens, bedrooms, offices, storerooms, and more.
2. Custom-made units can be manufactured to suit any purpose.

Installation

1. Level a line around the room at 880mm from the finished floor (Tiles, etc.).
2. Start in the corner by getting the unit level and plumb, top level to the line.
3. Remember, the more time spent leveling, the easier it is to fit doors, etc.
4. Clamp the next unit, making sure the front and top are flush.
5. Fix units together using 6 x 30 screws.
6. Continue along the section, screwing the units together.
7. Check levels and fix to the wall using 6 x 70 Hammer fix screws.
8. For the wall units, cut some props to the required height needed for support.
9. Fix wall units to the wall, level and plumb, then clamp the next unit, and so on.
10. Clean units with thinners and then Handy Andy to remove the odour of thinners.

Fitting Pack

1. 6 x 30 Chip screws
2. 6 x 16 Chip screws
3. 6 x 70 Hammer fix
4. Painters mate
5. Silicon
6. Thinners and rags

Tools Needed

1. Jigsaw
2. Masonry Drill + 6mm drill bit
3. Cordless Screwdriver
4. Level
5. Skill Saw
6. Combination Square

Worktops

1. The tops should be cut with a skill saw upside down to avoid chipping the finished side.
2. They can then be screwed through the top rail of the floor carcass using 6 x 30 screws.