It is impossible to organize a functional kitchen space without an appropriate headset. Moreover, the characteristics of its components alone do not guarantee the achievement of tasks. Of primary importance is the initial planning of the workspace and the build quality of the components. In turn, the installation of a kitchen set involves not just the installation of basic furniture, but also ensuring the effective interaction of individual objects, including the communal network infrastructure. It also takes into account such qualities of the environment as energy efficiency, safety and aesthetics.
What is a kitchen set?
The standard equipment for a kitchen set includes a base with cabinets and cabinets, which is designed for tableware and for the integration of household appliances. In a wide layout, it can include a countertop, washing equipment, trim elements, as well as communication parts that provide communication with ventilation ducts and water supply.
The choice should also take into account the dimensions of the kitchen set. For example, the height of the stands is 90-100 cm, and the width and depth are about 60 cm. Of course, these parameters can be individual, depending on the requirements of the housewife herself. Particularly limited are the operation of the headset attachments. The altitude spectrum of the grip zone of the upper cabinet, for example, can be 140-170, and 150-210 cm.The selection of optimal values is determined even at the stage of furniture acquisition, since these characteristics can not always be adjusted at the installation site. There are sizes that are selected with focus on technical and structural data. So, a stone countertop on a wooden base should be thin - about 3-4 cm thick, otherwise there is a risk of deformation of the supporting base.
Features of installing a kitchen set
Initially, you should determine the areas that will be subjected to correction for subsequent installation of furniture. In contrast to a typical installation, for example, items of upholstered furniture, the task in the kitchen is complicated for a number of reasons. Firstly, often along with the installation of the same pedestals, updating of decorative decorative coatings on the walls is also carried out. Secondly, there are channels for engineering networks, the parameters of which must be borne in mind when performing installation work. For example, if it comes to the integration of a gas stove, the installation of a kitchen set with your own hands can be performed using an individually designed stand. With the usual set of carpentry tools, even an inexperienced home craftsman can form a niche with pipe leads. The same applies to wiring, and to plumbing supply or branch lines.
Necessary tools and consumables
In addition to a hammer, a set with screwdrivers and pliers, the worker will need some power tools. It’s not out of place to have a screwdriver with the function of a drill at hand - this is a universal device that is useful for working with hardware when making fasteners and for creating holes in wood-particle panels. For heavy installation operations, a hammer may also be required. As a rule, when working with headsets, they are limited to tools with typical sets of small format drills, but there are exceptions. The size of the nozzle depends on how the fastening will be carried out in the concrete wall.
Also, installing a kitchen set can not do without wood processing. Particleboard and MDF materials often form the skeleton of cabinets and cabinets, so you can not do without a jigsaw and hacksaw. And, again, to get a better result, it is advisable to arm yourself with an electric hand tool - for example, a jigsaw will allow you to accurately and quickly even make a figured cut. As for consumables, these include hardware elements, basic hardware, auxiliary fasteners in the form of brackets, clamps and brackets, as well as putties, sealants and liquid nails.
Installing the kitchen apron
Perhaps this is the only mandatory segment of the kitchen, which is a facing. This is the material that protects the part of the wall adjacent directly to the work area. For example, the installation zone of a stove or countertop is primarily included in this area. In the standard scheme, the installation of a kitchen set is carried out using wood-shaving panels and fasteners. So, MDF panels can be attached to the wall behind the countertop with liquid nails or self-tapping screws. It is very important here to pre-calculate the position of the apron relative to the adjacent side tables, countertops and household appliances. In addition, the upper part may also be limited and not reach the ceiling. The apron usually ends at the location of the exhaust system.
Installation of cabinets and cabinets
The complex of stands forms the base from which the remaining functional segments depart. The assembly is carried out in several stages, which may have their own nuances depending on the parameters of individual modular units. To start, the walls of the cabinet or cabinet should be positioned so that the front of the finished segment is turned up. Next, an adjacent module is mounted at an angle of 90 °, after which both structures can be fastened together with a screwdriver. Subsequent cabinets and cabinets are included in the same way, which are included in the complex. Each time after the attachment, the correct position of the corners should be carefully checked.
When the mixing of the modules with each other is completed, a thin sheet of fiberboard can be attached to the back. In this case, the installation of the oven in the kitchen set eliminates this operation in one of the modules. A cabinet designed to integrate equipment should initially be calculated in accordance with the dimensions of the installed object. As for the sheet covering the back wall, if desired, it can also be fixed in the module with the plate, but in this case, you will have to cut in advance to connect the communications.
The nuances of installing corner tables
The use of corner furniture in the kitchen is particularly justified when it comes to the introduction of a sink with a cupboard. However, this task is complicated by the fact that you have to mount the unit yourself according to individual sizes. Assembly is carried out using wood panel sections. The layout involves the use of holes for confirmation with broadening of the edges in the hat area and chamfering. By twisting the connection points with a hexagon, a robust construction with an angle and two side parts can be assembled. Also, the installation of panels of a kitchen set sometimes involves the introduction of legs. Their height is calculated so that the plumbing for the sink is connected at the optimum height without sharp bends and stress pipes. To do this, the assembled curbstone must be turned over, and then screw the prepared load-bearing elements with screws.
Features of the installation of mounted components
The line of upper shelves is installed above the countertop with a minimum spacing of 60 cm. It is necessary to mark along the entire height of the cabinets and in the same area mark the location of the fixing bracket - it will act as a kind of bus onto which modules with hanging accessories will be installed. Cabinets are hung on the bus with fixing hooks. Suspension bolts must be adjusted according to the optimum position of the unit. They can be twisted or loosened. Usually, the assembly and installation of a kitchen set starts from the corner, but in this case, the introduction of an extreme false panel may be required. This solution is required in situations where installation is made on uneven or defective walls. At the final stage, the ties for the cabinets are fixed and the doors with awnings are installed.
Mounting countertops
There are several ways to mount countertops. The choice of a specific option depends on the material and size of the panel. Massive stone slabs can not be fixed at all with auxiliary fasteners, if bearing grooves were insured in advance, which insured against shifts. If we are talking about lightweight plastic or wooden models, then the fastening is implemented using special hardware. In particular, the installation of the countertop of the kitchen unit is carried out by means of brackets or self-tapping screws. But for this, the niche of the slab must have factory recesses and openings with the possibility of flush mounting. An alternative solution may be mounting on silicone glue with sealant. The most reliable option is to use a combination of mechanical fasteners and adhesive mass.
Washing installation
The sink can either integrate into the countertop, or, according to the laid-on principle, be installed in the niche of the corner cabinet, the installation of which has already been considered. In the first case, the main difficulty will be due to the need to cut the countertop itself according to the size corresponding to the selected sink. In the case of wood-particle panels, this operation can be performed with a jigsaw, but it is advisable to purchase stone models immediately with a finished niche of the appropriate format. The situation with the preparation for installation is facilitated when it comes to the integration of a surface sink into the cabinet. In this case, the installation of the kitchen set should be carried out with the expectation of the possibility of connecting the sewerage and water supply to the sink fittings located in the cabinet at a specific height. Physical fastening can be performed using the same silicone glue, or using hardware.
General recommendations on the progress of work
In work with MDV, chipboard or fiberboard, it is necessary to observe the indentation when making fasteners. In particular, it is recommended to maintain a minimum distance of 5 cm from the edges - this will eliminate the risk of damage to the panels under load. Further, all open connection points with metal elements are preferably treated with special sealants that are safe for steel and aluminum. In addition, the proper installation of a kitchen unit should focus on the integrity of the overall structural composition. This means that the cabinets of the lower and upper levels must be kept on the same line. This rule has not only an aesthetic value, but also a practical justification. The modules of the complex, located on the same line, provide more opportunities for the introduction of common locking devices that increase the reliability of fixing the headset.
Conclusion
The performance of the headset is influenced by a variety of factors, including compliance with the described assembly rules. Thanks to high-quality fittings and fasteners, the characteristics of furniture are also increased. But if it is planned to install a kitchen set with your own hands without the help of a master, then you should also prepare for complex technological operations. The most difficult actions can be associated with the processing of countertops and drilling walls. Sometimes you can do without them, choosing alternative ways to solve installation problems, but such solutions do not always turn out to be advantageous during the long-term operation of the headset. Therefore, it will not be out of place to initially assess one's strengths and prepare an appropriate tool for performing delicate technical operations.