fronteriors METOD User manual

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METOD
ASSEMBLY GUIDE

hello!
Thank you for purchasing Fronteriors.
We appreciate your business and your
trust in our designs and crafsmanship
to transform your IKEA frames into
something that reects your
personal style.
Fronteriors was established as a DIY
concept and this guide will help both
home enthusiasts and professionals
complete an easy installaon.
We love seeing your nished cabinets,
wardrobes, kitchens and more, so be sure
to tag #myfronteriors if you share any
images on social media.
Kath +Linda
FRONTERIORS CO-FOUNDERS

DISCLAIMER
GUIDELINES FOR YOUR IKEA INSTALLATION
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION
DOOR INSTALLATION
DRAWER INSTALLATION
BACK PANEL INSTALLATION
PLINTHS INSTALLATION
FILLER INSTALLATION
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contents

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DISCLAIMER
Fronteriors doors, drawer fronts, side panels, plinth, accessories
and hardware are meant to be installed by qualied individuals.
Recommendaons in this manual are provided for informaonal
purposes only. Fronteriors can guarantee the ecacy of the
instrucon provided in this manual, as unforeseen variables - such
as exisng wall, ceiling and ooring condions, integrated custom
elements, and alternave designs - may render some suggesons
not applicable.
For quesons concerning IKEA products, specicaons or
ulizaons, please contact IKEA or refer to manuals provided by
IKEA.

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IKEA should install their plinths with the frames – our plinths will be
applied over them.
IKEA legs should be xed at 8cm height – if not, our side panels may
not t correctly.
Similarly, where base cabinets are installed back-to-back to create an
island, the spacers along the back of the frame should not be installed
facing one another at the same height from the boom of the cabinet.
This will increase the spacing between the frames and may cause side
panels to not t correctly. Do not install back-to-back frames without
spacers – this may result in side panels not ng.
GUIDELINES FOR YOUR IKEA INSTALLATION
TO ENSURE A SMOOTH FRONTERIORS INSTALLATION

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Ideally, there should be no oor skirng in place wherever base
cabinets will be installed against a wall. If skirngs are there, they
should be less than 8cm. If the frame legs are adjusted to t over
skirngs, side panels may not t correctly.
When appliances are installed in tall frames (eye-level oven, for
example), ensure that they are posioned in such a way that the doors
you have ordered for that frame will have sucient space above and
below the appliance.

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GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Read and understand all assembly instrucons before you start
the installaon of your project. Keep a copy of these guidelines
and instrucons for future reference. Failure to follow
(IKEA or Fronteriors) instrucons may result in property
damage, bodily harm.
Read and understand all safety instrucons associated with
the necessary tools for your project.
Never use a tool without proper safety training.
Never use a power tool unaccompanied.
Always follow safe liing guidelines.
Always wear protecve eyewear.
Keep children away.
Be aware of water and power lines when drilling into walls.

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CARE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure all surfaces / components remain dry at all mes any
liquid should be wiped o immediately
Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources.
Make sure appliances - especially dishwashers - are correctly
installed and insulated. Never “vent” your dishwasher or oven
by cracking open the appliance door unless automated.
Protect surfaces when using sharp tools or cumbersome
equipment.
Surfaces should be cleaned with a so, non-abrasive cloth
lightly dampened with a mild soapy soluon, followed by
a wipe-down with a similarly so, but dry, non-abrasive cloth.
Avoid all cleaning compounds with alkaline reagents - like
ammonia or alcohol.
For real wood veneers. Mix a 50/50 soluon of vinegar and
warm water and put into a spray bole. Spray on the cabinets
and let it sit for a minute or two, and then wipe it clean with
non-abrasive cloth. Add few drops of liquid dishwashing
detergent to the vinegar & water soluon for extremely
grimy cabinets.
PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS
OCCASIONAL CLEANING

SIDE PANEL
INSTALLATION

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TOOLS & HARDWARE
YOU WILL NEED
2 x clamp, a manual or electric screw driver and a tape measure.
Our screw heads are Philips head 6mm and 8mm. Please make
sure your screw bits fits this size.
INCLUDED
Panels, 30mm screws
NOTE
All Fronteriors side panels are 18mm thick, and are made
specifically to fit the the IKEA cabinet frame you have
purchased with a waterfall effect that should reach the
floor - hence the importance of the 8cm leg height.

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STEP ONE
Work with the panels one at a time. Align the side panels so
that the top, back and bottom edges align flush with the
IKEA frame and floor.

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STEP TWO
Position the side panel to the frame and you will notice that our
side panel protrudes from the frame at the side where the doors
will be positioned, it should be 20mm in measure– this is correct
and ensures that once the doors are fixed, they will align flush
with the side panels.

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STEP THREE
Use clamps to hold the side panel against the side of the
IKEA frame for proper installation. We recommend using a cloth
or applicable protection in between the clamp and the frame to
prevent panels from scratching.

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STEP FOUR
Using the frame’s pre-made holes for shelves and following the
numbered holes in both thefront and back of the frame
as illustrated, screw in the 30mm screws from the inside
until the screws grip the side panel tightly. Use two screws along
the top area (front and back rows) and two along the bottom area.

DOOR
INSTALLATION

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TOOLS & HARDWARE
YOU WILL NEED
A manual or electric screw driver, IKEA Metod screws and hinges
according to the IKEA installation guide. Our screw heads are
Philips head 6mm and 8mm. Please make sure your screw bits
fits this size.
NOTE
Fronteriors door fronts have a thickness of 18mm and the pre-
made holes are aligned for the hinges, interior hardware and
mechanisms that you purchased at IKEA.
Wide-opening hinges should be used for a corner unit and
when there are internal drawers behind a door.

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STEP ONE
We recommend to lay the door front on its back on the floor with
pre-made holes for the hinge exposed,preferably on a rug or
towel to prevent it from getting scratched. Open the hinge lever
cap tension bar and place the hinge in the door frames pre-drilled
holes, press the hinge to the hole and tightened it by closing the
lever cap tension bar.

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STEP TWO
Locate the holes number 1 and 15 in the IKEA frame,
counting from bottom to top and screw in the hinge mounting
plate using the screws provided with it.

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STEP THREE
Align the door with the hinge body into the mounting plate
attached into the frame.

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STEP FOUR
Once the door is properly fixed into the position
clip in the hinges.