Table of Contents
Journeyman to Senior Installer
IN REVIEW
The purpose of this page is to outline the process for installing blind corner doors. Prior to beginning this process, ensure the full system skeleton has been completed.
Page Contents
Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes
Types of Installation: Floor-Based
Installer Level Required: Journeyman Installer
Products Required: TFL Material, Special Order
Tools Required
Drill Driver/Impact Drill
Screw Driver
Blue Tape
Hardware Required
Blind Corner Hinge
Hinge Mounting Plate
Installation Steps
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times when handling material and operating the power tools mentioned throughout this process. Review the PPE Matrix for further guidance.
Install the hinge plates on the manual panel.
Place the manual panel against the corner par. The panel should be 1-3” longer than the depth of the partition.
Attach the panel.
Attach the blind corner hinges to the door.
Lift the door into place and snap it into the hinge plates.
Start with the top most hinge, or the furthest left if installing flip-up doors
Place the front bar on the hinge against the “hook” on the mounting plate. The hinge should be centered on the mounting plate.
Push the door toward the hinge plate while pushing the back of the hinge into the hinge plate until it snaps closed.
If installing inset doors, place a piece of blue tape on the inside of the door face to create a pull tab as a temporary handle.
Open and close the door 1-2 times to test functionality and clearance of the corner.
Adjust the hinges so the door is in-line with the cabinet.
All door and drawer faces should be adjusted to a 1/8” (3mm) gap on the top, bottom and each side.
All adjacent doors and drawers must have equal gaps at the top, bottom, sides, and between each door.
Adjust hinges from top to bottom, or left to right (if flip up doors).
Adjust your vertical seams first, then adjust your horizontal door alignment, Lastly adjust the in/out of the hinges.
Install handle or knob. Refer to the decorative hardware guide for hardware specifications.
Refer to the elevation to determine the location of the handle/knob.
Using a tape measure, locate the center point of the handle’s location and make a light pencil mark. Unless otherwise indicated on the elevation, this should be 1/4” from the edge of the door.
For handles:
Determine the center-to-center measurement on the handle.
Divide this measurement in half. This will be the measurement on each side of the center point.
Measure the placement of your handle attachment points on either said of the center point and make a light pencil mark.
Hold your handle to the marks made and ensure the marks line up with the center of the holes. Make adjustments as needed.
Create a light X mark where the holes are the be drilled.
Using the drill-bit size indicated in the decorative hardware guide, drill holes for the handle/knob.
Attach the handle/knob using included screws or screws indicated in the decorative hardware guide.
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Related Training Materials
Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Delivery to the Customer
PPE Matrix
Final Steps & Delivery
Inspect the installation and complete any touch ups if necessary.
If there are no more components to install, remove all stickers/labels.
If there are no more components to install, complete the clean up process.
If there are no more components to install, complete the Professional Installation Experience by walking through the space with the customer and delivering the final product.
Certification Steps:
All hinges have been installed and connected.
Doors open and close easily and as intended.
All doors are adjusted and aligned to line up with each other and, if applicable, with other doors/drawers.
Handles/knobs/pulls are installed in the appropriate location as per the system elevations.
Tips from the Field
Tips submitted by fellow installers and leaders in the field. These optional tips are intended to make this install process simpler.
When installing tall doors, place your foot under the door to help hold it steady while attaching the hinges.
Do not leave the middle hinge until last; doing so will make attaching this hinge more difficult.
Disable the soft-close mechanism of the middle hinge to prevent a lag in the door closing. To do this, toggle the black switch in the center of the hinge once mounted.
Click here to submit your own tip from the field.
Terms & Definitions
BOM | Bill of Materials; parts list |
Elevation | The CAD Design Plan created by the Design Consultant with the client |
BOM Codes
The purpose of this section is to provide guidance when confirming details on the BOM. This list includes all individual parts typically associated with this process.
HDR | Hinged Door |
HIN | Hinge |
HL | Handle |
INS | Insert |
MP | Manual Panel |
PRO | Profile |
The codes in the table above are directly from the Corporate CAD database and may not reflect all codes included in the Supported Franchise Database or Independent Franchise Databases.
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