Installation
Professional Installation
Complete installation will take more than one visit. While our goal is to finish in two visits, completing your project will depend on the complexity of the design and the responsibilities of other trades that may be involved in your project. The first visit will accomplish the majority of the installation while the second visit will take care of final adjustments, fittings and fixes.
Preparing for the Installer
- Remove old cabinets prior to the arrival of your new cabinets.
- If we are doing the removal of the existing cabinets, then all items must be removed from the cabinets and countertops before the installer arrives.
- If you plan to reuse or sell the old cabinets, we will do our best to salvage the existing cabinets; however, construction methods and previous installation processes may make this impossible. Should you wish to have Superior remove your existing cabinets, please discuss your wishes with your sales designer prior to receiving a quote.
- If you plan to replace your floor covering, old floor covering should be removed and a new sub-floor installed prior to cabinet installation. Vinyl floor covering or pre-finished hardwood flooring should not be installed until after cabinet and countertop installation.
- Discuss your flooring selection with your sales person to ensure proper allowances are considered within the design.
- Modifications to plumbing must be completed before cabinets are installed. Existing plumbing should be capped 4-5" from the wall. Remove all traps and shut-off valves. This will ensure cut-outs on cabinets (to allow for plumbing) are kept to a minimum.
- Canadian building code demands that all electrical junction boxes are accessible. Take this into consideration when planning your renovation. Should a junction box fall behind a cabinet, by law we are required to expose this box.
- Wall repair and ceiling repair should be completed before cabinet installation; however, the finish coat of paint should be applied after cabinets and countertops are installed, to avoid damage.
- The installer will exercise the utmost care when doing his job, but you should expect to perform minor touch-ups.
- All furniture, appliances and accessories should be removed from the room prior to the arrival of the cabinets and installer.
- Cabinets are typically delivered the day before the scheduled installation. An area adjacent to the installation site must be made available for storage. Also, consider access to and from this site and ensure that pathways are clear and doors removed, if needed.
- The installer will need to set up a work space in a room near the installation site. A heated area should also be made available for setup.
