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Apprentice to Journeyman Installer
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This page explains the steps to take for installing filler pieces and various methods of scribe. Prior to beginning the installation, ensure you completed all steps of installing the system skeleton and all appropriate components and countertops are in place.
Page Contents
Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Filler
Standard Scribe
Return Scribe
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes
Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor, Floor-Based, Wall Bed
Installer Level Required: Journeyman Installer
Products Required: TFL Material
Tools Required
Tape Measure
Pencil
Miter Saw with Stand
23-Gauge Pin Nailer
Seam Glue
Wax Crayon
Sawhorses
Hardware Required
23-Gauge 1 1/4” Finish Nails
23-Gauge 1” Pin Nails
23-Gauge 2” Pin Nails
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.
Filler
Confirm measurements of filler pieces as indicated by the elevation.
If applicable, cut filler to correct length using a miter saw and width using a table saw.
Lay the partition flat on sawhorses and attach filler with nails through the partition into the filler.
L-Brackets can be used for filler greater than 2.25”.
Using the corresponding color wax crayon to the system’s finish, crayon all nail holes and touch up the seams.
Inspect the filler for imperfections from the installation process.
Wipe down the filler and remove all excess crayon using cleaning solution, and appropriate PPE.
Scribe (Scribe to the floor, countertops, edges)
Confirm measurements of scribe pieces as indicated by the elevation.
Cut to length using a miter saw.
Test fit all cut pieces.
Apply scribe to base molding, fascia, and fillers.
Using the corresponding color wax crayon to the system’s finish, crayon all nail holes and touch up the seams.
Inspect scribe for imperfections from the installation process.
Wipe down scribe and remove all excess crayon using cleaning solution, and appropriate PPE.
Return Scribe
This method is most often seen on upper cabinets. If there is filler, you will need to ensure the filler is also returned to the wall on the top or bottom of the unit.
Confirm measurements of scribe pieces as indicated by the elevation.
Cut to length using a miter saw.
Test fit all cut pieces.
Press the scribe tightly to the wall and attach.
Continue this process until you have moved from top to bottom and secured the scribe to the partition/wall.
Ensure all nails are set into the scribe and not sticking out. If they are, either use a nail set and hit them in or remove the nail and replace it.
Touch up nail holes.
Related Training Materials
Skeleton Fundamentals
Complete the Installation
System Touch Ups
Cleaning the System & Jobsite
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:
Filler
Filler is attached using the correct nail size according to the table in the process.
Nails are placed every 8 - 10 inches.
All nail holes are touched up using wax crayon.
Scribe
All corners are cut with a 45-degree angle, and seams are cut with a 22.5-degree angle.
Nails are placed every 6 - 8 inches.
All nail holes and seams are touched up using wax crayon.
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.
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. |
Inside Cut | The surface of the inside cut will be overlapped by the surface of the outside cut. |
Outside Cut | The surface of the outside cut will overlap the surface of the inside cut. |
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.
FI | Filler |
BMS | Scribe |
SCRB | Scribe |
SCB | Scribe |
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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