To properly design your kitchen, the designer needs precise details of any planned changes that will affect the cabinet layout, e.g.:

• Replacing or relocating windows.
• Replacing or relocating appliances.
• Specifications for all appliances, including sizes, cut-out sizes for built-ins, required clearances for gas ranges, and any other pertinent information.

Determine if you are relocating or changing plumbing, heating or electrical elements in your kitchen.

Determine the type of floor covering (thicknesses may vary; hardwood or ceramic tile may be up to an inch thick, which could significantly affect the kitchen design).

We recommend working with our Kitchen Design and Installation Professionals. They can help guide you through the process and alleviate potential problems and delays.

Renovation Schedule

4 – 6 Weeks
The time it takes from when the contract is signed until the Kitchen is produced (depends on door styles, finish and design complexity).

2 -10 Working Days
Estimated time for complete installation of your kitchen (varies with the size and complexity of the job and how other trades are involved and scheduled into your project).

5 – 15 Working Days
Time allotted for the manufacture of countertops after cabinets are installed (depends on countertop choice. Granite/Solid Surface countertops will take longer than laminate tops). Templating will be done after cabinets are installed, to ensure a proper fit.

Our installers will do their best to minimize disruptions to your household, but be aware that your kitchen will be a construction site during installation. Be prepared to make alternate plans for food preparation during the scheduled installation period.

Installation Process Checklists

Here are three checklists to help prepare and keep you on top of the installation process for your new kitchen cabinets.

Prepare your home before the installers arrive

• Pack all of your kitchen items. For pieces like appliances or large furniture items that cannot be removed from the room, ensure they are protected.
• Remove old cabinets.
• Make all plumbing, heating and electrical changes ahead of installation.
• Complete any replacement, relocation or removal of windows, doors and walls.
• Repair walls and ceilings.
• Remove old floor covering.
• Repair or replace sub-floor.
• Remove all furniture and accessories from room or cover them for protection.
• Remove appliances from room.

Installation

• Cabinets delivered.
• Cabinets installed.
• Final measurements for countertops.
• Countertop built on site or installed pre-manufactured.
• Cut outs for sinks, cook-tops & wall ovens.
• You are responsible for supplying the correct template (there is a surcharge for call backs).
• General clean up and final adjustment of doors.

Completion of project by homeowners

• Plumbing fixtures installed by plumbing contractor.
• Light fixtures, appliances and trim installed by electrical contractor.
• Finish coat of paint applied by painting contractor.
• Finish floor installed by flooring contractor.
• Final cleaning of interior and exterior of cabinetry, prior to use