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Apprentice to Journeyman Installer
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This page explains the steps to take for installing top and bottom decorative treatments on a system. Prior to beginning the installation, ensure you completed all steps of installing the system skeleton.
Page Contents
Skill Requirements
Tools & Hardware
Installation Steps
Bottom Cap
Top Cap
Toe Kick
Faceplate
Related Training Materials
Final Steps & Delivery
Certification
Tips from the Field
Terms & Definitions
BOM Codes
Types of Installation: Off-the-Floor
Installer Level Required: Apprentice Installer
Products Required: TFL Material
Tools Required
Measuring Tape
Multi-Tool
18-Gauge Nail Gun
Drill Driver/Impact Drill
Circular Saw
Pencil
Clamp
23-Gauge Nail Gun
Hardware Required
18-Gauge 1 1/4” Nails
#8 x 1 1/4” Screws
23-Gauge 1 1/4” Nails
Bottom Cap
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.
Double check measurements of the bottom shelf and bottom cap. Align the route in the top of the bottom cap with the VBs on the bottom shelf.
Dry fit the bottom cap.
Place the bottom cap below the bottom shelf and clamp it into place.
Using an 18-gauge nail gun, place 1 1/4” nails from the bottom shelf into the bottom cap to secure it into place.
Place 1 1/4” screws from the bottom fixed shelf into the bottom cap. Screws should be placed at each partition.
Screws must always be used to secure a bottom cap. Using only nails will not suffice.
Cover the screws with fast caps or wax them.
Ensure the bottom cap is secure.
Top Cap
Double check measurements of the width of the system and the top cap.
Dry fit the top cap.
Place the top cap in position.
Attach the top cap.
Touch up nail holes.
Toe Kick
If Applicable: Prepare the partitions with a Rafix pin for the toe kick.
Once the system skeleton has been completed, place the toe kick according to the elevation.
Secure the toe kick in place.
Touch up nail holes.
Face Plate
If Applicable: Prepare the partitions with a Rafix pin for the faceplate.
Once the system skeleton has been completed, place the faceplate according to the elevation.
Secure the faceplate in place.
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:
Bottom Cap:
The bottom cap is in the correct location with appropriate overhangs on the sides and front.
There is no gap between the bottom shelf and bottom cap.
Screws have been placed through the bottom shelf into the bottom cap at each partition.
Fast caps or wax crayon have been used to conceal each screw.
Top Cap:
The top cap is in the correct location with appropriate overhangs on the sides and front.
There is no gap between the top shelf and top cap.
Nails have been placed in each corner and every 12” in the front and back of the top cap.
Nail holes have been touched up.
Toe Kick/Faceplate:
Toe Kick/Faceplate is correctly placed, flush or inset, according to the elevation.
Toe Kick/Faceplate is attached every 6-8” along the fixed shelf.
Toe Kick/Faceplate is attached with at least 1 nail in the side of the partition.
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. |
Dry Fit | Holding material or accessory in its intended location to test size accuracy. |
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.
BC | Bottom Cap |
FP | Faceplate |
FSCTC | Fascia Top Cap |
KP | Kickplate |
TK | Toe Kick |
TC | Top Cap |
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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