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Assembly Instructions
Assembling our all wood RTA cabinetry is an easy task. With just a few tools (mainly a screwdriver) & a little patience you'll be a pro in no time. Usually the first cabinet will go slow as you're figuring out the process. The next one will go quite a bit faster & you may not even need directions by the third one. Once you get the hang of things, the average time to assemble a standard wall cabinet is about 10 minutes. A base cabinet also has a drawer to put together which will increase the average assembly time to around 15 to 20 minutes. Assembly times will vary from person to person but an average size kitchen should be assembled in a day or less. Not a bad investment when you consider the cost savings.
Getting Started
First you will need an adequate work space. A workbench is best, but even the kitchen table can be used if you're in a pinch. You will want to cover the bench or table with something soft. A layer of foam, a towel, or even a blanket or quilt will work just fine. You'll be laying the face of the door and front of the cabinet face down on the workbench and you certainly don't want to scratch the fine furniture quality finish.

Next collect a few basic tools. A few various size hand screwdrivers are your main needs. To save time, a small cordless screwdriver will work great for installing brackets & drawer guides. A small rubber mallet can be handy for tapping things in place. Lightly tap, never force. A small pair of needle nose pliers can be handy for holding small screws in place while getting them started. A small wood block with a piece of medium grit sandpaper can come in handy if you run into a tight fit. Simply lightly taper the edges of the part you're trying to insert with the sanding block.

(Optional Step) If you want to really build a heavy duty cabinet, consider having a small bottle of yellow wood glue handy. Trial fit the cabinet sides into the face frame and get them fitting easily. Then add a small bead of yellow glue down into the dadoes of the face frame. Next insert the sides & lock them into place. Use a dab of glue on any joints you can. Once the cabinet is fully assembled, carefully set it aside for a few hours so the glue can fully cure. You'll have a super strong box that will rival any construction method. The glue works well for drawer box joints as well. Have a couple of wet towels accessible as you may find glue oozing out around the edges. Wipe the excess glue off at once. The glue will clean up easily while its' wet, so don't let it dry.
Assembling Kitchen Cabinetry
While the overall theme of assembly will apply to all cabinets, each piece will have certain unique requirements. The links below will take you to detailed instructions for assembling each type of cabinet. Follow them closely & before long you will have the kitchen or bath you have always wanted.

Assembling Standard Wall Cabinets
Assembling Diagonal Corner Wall Cabinets
Assembling Standard Base Cabinets
More Detailed Assembly Instructions Coming Soon
Disclaimer: Due to the fact we offer cabinetry from several different manufacturers & upgrades may be made to the assembly process, instructions may vary slightly on certain items. Use our instructions as a guideline, but always read the instructions packed with your cabinetry for the latest updates.
 
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