Thomasville Nouveau series User manual

CABINETRY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Before You Begin
These instructions are intended as supplemental reference for those who have the appropriate skills and experience to safely
and successfully install cabinetry, including familiarity with basic carpentry principles, and safe and proper tool use. Wall
framing and construction can vary greatly, and these instructions may not describe your wall. Also, there may be electric,
water, or gas lines or other utilities behind the wall, which you must avoid contacting during installation. If for any reason
after reading these instructions you do not feel condent in your ability to safely and successfully install this cabinetry, please
contact a licensed contractor for installation. Thomasville Nouveau is not responsible for improper installation.
WARNING: Electric, water and gas lines, and other utilities, are frequently running behind walls where cabinets are installed.
Before drilling any holes, driving any screws or inserting any nails, be sure you will not be making contact with any of these
utilities. Failure to follow this instruction may result in property damage, and serious or fatal injury. If you do not feel condent
in your ability to insure that you will not make contact with utilities behind a wall during installation, please contact a licensed
contractor to install the cabinetry.
tools needed
• Pencil • Square • Pry bar
• Hammer • Miter saw • Safety glasses
• Shims • Caulk gun and caulk • Installation Kit
• Drill & bits • Level • Screwdrivers and assorted screws
• Tape measure • Straight edge - 2 ½” round washer head screw
• Chalkline • C-clamps - 1 1⁄8” wood screws
- 1 1⁄8” lo-root flathead screws
4Helpful Hint: Read through this manual carefully before starting your renovation project so
you’ll become familiar with all the steps.
2. Check your new cabinets
Check to make sure the cabinets and accessories you received are what you ordered and are not damaged. Don’t remove
your old plumbing xtures and kitchen cabinets until you are sure you have the correct products to replace them. Go over
the layout with your designer to make sure you know where everything goes, and identify all nished ends. Don’t remove the
protective lm on acrylics until after you drill for hardware.
3. Remove the existing cabinets (if applicable)
Empty your existing cabinets. Shut off all water supply lines to the kitchen as well as the electricity and remove any existing
appliances. It is best to move the appliances to another room for easier maneuvering in the work area.
If you intend to use your existing sink and traps, disconnect them carefully with the required tools and place them in a safe
place away from all the construction.

Remove the existing cabinets and counter tops as well as any mouldings around windows or doors, and any baseboards that
may be in the way of your installation. Be careful when removing upper cabinets from the wall. It is best to have two sets of
hands to support the old cabinet’s weight when removing the last of the screws. This will help prevent it from falling, causing
injury and/or damage.
Repair any damage to wall surfaces that may show after you’ve installed your new cabinets.
4Helpful Hint: To help visualize the location of the new cabinets it may help to draw an
outline on the walls where they will be attached. Simply measure the widths of the cabinets
and transfer the measurements to their respective walls.
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84
“
3
0
“
34
5
/
8
Pencil line on wall (top of cabinets)
Pencil line on wall (top of base cabinets)
Fridge
Range
Sink
4. Preparing to install your new cabinets
Locate electric, gas or water lines running behind the walls. You may need to cut openings in the back panel of the cabinet(s)
to accommodate the utilities before installation, and you will also want to be sure to avoid accidentally damaging those utilities
during installation. Mark the location of all of the studs on the walls that are to support the new cabinets. Use a magnetic
stud nder or a hammer and small nishing nail to accomplish this. It is very important that cabinets are rmly attached to wall
studs for the optimum amount of support. Be sure to avoid electric, gas, or water lines, or other utilities that might be behind
the wall when locating the studs, and whenever drilling into the wall or driving a screw.
Houses can become unlevel over long periods of time due to settling and shifting. It is important to determine where the
highest point in the oor is along the walls where you are going to install your cabinets. Check the oor with a level to
determine the highest point.
Using a chalk line or straight edge, draw a level line at 34-5/8” from the highest point on the oor on the wall where the new base
cabinets will be installed. This line establishes the base cabinet height. Now, measure up 84”(or the height of your cabinetry) from
the same high point in the oor and draw a similar level line on the wall where your wall cabinets will be installed. This line establishes
the top of the wall cabinet height.
Remove the packaging as well as all of the doors, drawers, false fronts and any adjustable shelving from the new cabinets.
This procedure will help to reduce the weight and prevent injury or damage from falling shelves, swinging doors and sliding
drawers during the initial installation phase.
Your cabinets are equipped with fully adjustable clip hinges for easy door removal. You’ll nd the clip at the end of the hinge
facing the inside of the cabinet. Simply squeeze the clip and the hinge will release without changing the door adjustment.

5. Installing the base cabinets
If you prefer to install the upper cabinets rst, skip Step 5. And proceed to Step 6. Installing the wall cabinets. Once you’ve
completed Step 6, return to this Step 5 and install the base cabinets. As with all base and wall cabinets, any necessary cut-
outs for utilities such as water, electricity or gas should be made in the back panel of the cabinet before installation. Measure
the location of the utilities carefully, transfer that to the back of the cabinet, and make a corresponding cut-out in the back
panel of the cabinet, with a spade-bit, hole saw or jigsaw.
Start with the corner cabinet (if applicable). Slide the cabinet into the desired corner and determine if it needs to be shimmed
up to the previously drawn line (34-5/8”). Shim as necessary with wood shims remembering the toe kick will cover the shims
after it is applied. Check the top with a level and adjust the shims accordingly. When the corner cabinet is level, secure it
through the cabinet hanger strip into the stud using 2-1/2” round washer head screw. The 2-1/2” wood screws that came
with your installation kit may be inappropriate for your installation, depending upon the framing and construction of your wall.
You are responsible for using the appropriate screws for your wall.
Repeat this process wherever studs fall behind the corner cabinet nailer strip. If your base corner cabinet is round, install
strapping on the wall to support the counter top and keep the cabinets square.
It may be helpful to install the round base corner cabinet to the adjacent cabinet before leveling and positioning. If there is
no adjacent cabinet to the round base corner unit, leave it unfastened until countertops are installed. Secure it in position by
installing it to the underside of the countertop.
Base corner cabinet installation:
when a base corner cabinet is not
up against another cabinet, a panel
may be installed to close in the side.
Install strapping on wall
to support countertop
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24
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24
Blind corner installation:
pull blind corner cabinet far enough
from wall B, (distance x) to allow
the cabinet door to clear hardware
on adjacent cabinet or appliance.
xWall A
Wall B
Wood
corner cabinet
Right side shows
Filler
Adjacent
cabinet
Slide the next cabinet into position so that side is ushed and plumb against the side of the previously installed corner
cabinet. Using C-clamps, clamp the two cabinets together and shim under the cabinet where necessary. Check to ensure
the cabinet is level. Screw the cabinets together using 1-1/8” wood screws. You may want to pre-drill these holes to prevent
splitting or cracking. Use four wood screws to join the two cabinets together.
When the two cabinets are secured together, secure the cabinet to the wall, following the 34-5/8” line, using 2-1/2” round
washer head screws through the cabinet hanger strip into any available studs behind the cabinet. Complete the installation of
the base cabinets using the same procedure. If there is a window above your base cabinets, be sure to appropriately center
the cabinet under the window.

4Helpful Hint: Always pre-t your cabinets before permanently securing them, as having to
change screw locations will leave unwanted holes on the insides of your new cabinets.
Wall stud
6. Installing the wall cabinets
Installing the wall cabinets is similar to installing base cabinets. Start with the corner cabinet. Begin by positioning the
corner cabinet so that the top is ush with the level line that was drawn previously (refer to Step 4). It can be helpful to
draw the cabinets on the wall to ensure they will all t, including any mouldings that will extend further than the cabinets.
Be sure to center the cabinet above the stove and between any window openings your cabinetry will surround.
After checking the cabinet to ensure that it is level and plumb, secure it through the upper and lower cabinet hanger strips
into the wall studs using 2-1/2” round washer head screws. It is recommended that at least four (two upper & two lower)
screws secure each wall cabinet to the wall. Following the same procedure as with the base cabinets, place the next wall
cabinet into position, clamp them together with C-clamps, secure the two cabinets together and nally, secure it to the wall.
Complete the run of wall cabinets using the same procedure.
4Helpful Hint: Make a single cabinet support to hold the cabinet in position during the
installation process (see below).
Support stand

Pre-drill hole
before using screw
7. Installing llers
Because modular cabinets are manufactured in standard sizes, sometimes it is necessary to install ller pieces to make up
extra space. There are many ways of constructing useful llers.
The most basic application is to install one (or more) 5⁄8” llers between wall and cabinet or cabinet and cabinet. Simply cut
the ller to the desired size, slide it into position and secure it to the cabinet using 1 1⁄8” lo-root at head screws. See Figure A.
An alternate method would be to install the ller against the side of the cabinet as in Figure B.
4Helpful Hint: When determining the location of your llers during the planning stage,
it is wise to place them (if possible) at the end of the cabinet run, as they can usually be
installed after the cabinets are installed. If they are placed between cabinets, make sure you
remember to install them in the correct location during the installation procedure.
Figure A
Figure B
Pre-drill holes and install filler to
cabinet before installing the cabinet.
Filler
Filler
4Helpful Hint: When cutting melamine covered wood, put masking tape under your pencil line before
cutting to prevent any chipping or aking due to the blade of the saw.

8. Completing the installation
Once all of the cabinets are installed, re-install the adjustable shelving, doors, false fronts and drawers. Make any needed
adjustments. Next, install the knobs or handles (if applicable), along with any moulding. Drawer fronts can be adjusted by
loosening the screws that attach the drawer front to the drawer box, repositioning the drawer front and re-tightening the
screws. Doors can be adjusted in multiple locations using the screws built within the hinge. See adjustment details on page
7. Do not remove the protective lm on acrylics until after you drill for hardware.
Measure and cut the toe kicks and attach using nishing nails or panel adhesive. Run silicone caulking compound where
the base cabinets meet the walls and oor and along the backsplash of the counter top to prevent any moisture from
seeping in. After it is dry, wipe all of the cabinets with a mild soap, warm water and a clean soft cloth. Your completed
cabinets are ready to enjoy for years to come.
4Helpful Hint: On some styles of cabinet door, the door swing can be reversed by moving the
hinges to the other side of the cabinet, ipping the door and clipping it into position. Make sure
you change the swing before drilling any handle or knob holes.
Tip: Make a jig by measuring and
marking the drill locations for
knob and/or pulls to aid in
decorative hardware installation.
Cardboard jig
Scrap block Door
9. Continuing care
Our nishes feature a durable nishing system and will retain their beauty with the simplest of care. Use warm water and a
mild, non abrasive soap and a clean soft cloth for cleaning. Never use thinners, scrapers or abrasive cleaners on your new
cabinetry. Customer care kits are available.
WOOD DUST CAUTION! SAWING, SANDING OR MACHINING WOOD PRODUCTS CAN PRODUCE WOOD DUST
WHICH CAN CAUSE A FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE HAZARD.
WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding, or machining wood products generates wood dust, a substance known to the
State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal
protection. Wood dust may cause lung, upper respiratory tract, eye and skin irritation. Some wood species may cause
dermatitis and/or respiratory allergic effects. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classied
wood dust as a nasal carcinogen in humans. Avoid dust contact with ignition sources. Avoid prolonged or repeated
breathing of wood dust in air. Avoid dust contact with eyes and skin. First aid: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. In case of
contact, ush eyes and skin with water. If irritation persists, call a physician. FOR A WOOD DUST MSDS (Material Safety
Data Sheet), contact customer service at [phone].

10. Door and drawer adjustments
Clip on hinge adjustment
Hardwood drawer box adjustment
A - Move the vertical adjustment slide
attached to the release mechanism at
front of drawer.
A
Vertical
Adjustment
Slide front
of box.
Figure 8 clip adjustment (melamine and hardwood)
Melamine and Hardwood drawer boxes are attached with gure 8 clips. The oval shaped slot allows for adjustment of the
drawer front. Screw needs to be loosened and front is manually adjusted.
Metal drawer box adjustment
Installation Removal