IKEA Akurum kitchen - Step 3: Hang the Wall Cabinets; Finding wall studs for mounting; Positioning the suspension rail; Mounting the wall cabinets

© Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2004
Note: If your kitchen layout doesn’t include wall
cabinets, please skip to Step 4.
This is where the fun really begins.
In most kitchens, it is best to begin the installa-
tion with the wall cabinets. This way there won’t
be any base cabinets to work around and you can
more easily use a step-ladder.
In some cases, depending on the layout, appli-
ances and countertops, it may be better to begin
with the base cabinets. To start with wall cabi-
nets, hang the step 3 poster on the wall. It will
take you through each step for installing the
wall cabinets, including:
• Finding wall studs
• Position the suspension rail
• Mounting the wall cabinets
• Levelling the wall cabinets
• Securing the wall cabinets
Making the job easier on yourself
Keep in mind, hanging wall cabinets is easiest to
do with a partner and a sturdy step ladder.
Always start with a corner cabinet and work
your way out.
Once you’ve completed all the steps on the
poster, you’re ready to install base and high
cabinets.
Step 3. Hang the
wall cabinets
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Hang these
instructions on
the wall so you’ll
have your
hands free
AKURU
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w
all cabinets are m
ounted
using a sturdy steel suspension rail. This
ensures a strong installation, and m
akes
it easier to hang and level the cabinets.
If you haven’t already done so in Step 1,
measure and draw
the position of the cab-
inets on the w
all to ensure that everything
will fit. Also be sure you’ve m
arked uneven
and high spots on the w
all.
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poster on
the wall
for Step 3
6