Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 May 02, 2010 3:49 pm Are those plastic windup legs fixed in any way to the floor so that the cabinetry is secure and won't budge? or are the side panels that reach the floor glued or perhaps dynabolted with some kind of an angle fixture? Any pics would be greatly appreciated. Re: how is your island bench fixed to the slab? 2May 02, 2010 9:20 pm We put our kitchen in ourselves and we didnt have any plastic legs. The cupboards sat on a base and the base of the island was screwed into the floor with small L shaped metal brackets. Re: how is your island bench fixed to the slab? 4May 03, 2010 9:43 am I fix blocks of timber to the floor (usually just in from the four corners) that are slightly lower than the adjustable feet height, then install the island bench. When every thing is levelled up I then screw through the bottom of the carcase into the blocks. As has been mentioned the whole unit becomes quite heavy and particularly if there is any plumbing coming up through it there isn't much chance of it moving (mind you, you would be suprised what some people can do) however I just prefer to make sure. Last thing I want is a client calling me back for the sake of 10 minutes work. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: how is your island bench fixed to the slab? 5May 03, 2010 9:49 am Forgot to mention, it only take a very small amount of continual movement to slowly cause creep over time. This can then affect bench tops and other things. That's why I like my installs to stay put. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: how is your island bench fixed to the slab? 8May 03, 2010 12:05 pm That photo above seems to be very common these days. The issue I have with these is the massive weight of a stone bench for example putting pressure on these legs. I am really surprised you dont hear stories of them collapsing. I prefer when the cabinet maker makes up a fixed based that goes all the way around then has divisions in the middle to give it strength. this can then be screwed to the wall or floor. Then the cabinets can be screwed to the base and there is no way it will move or fall. Re: how is your island bench fixed to the slab? 9May 03, 2010 3:38 pm The adjustable feet can take a massive compressive force. As long as the cabinetmaker uses enough feet there will be no issues with strength. What the adjustable feet dont like is lateral force i.e sideways. particularly the tall feet. The problem can be when the installers are working on there own and are trying to slide around large carcases instead of lifting them into position. The legs then get a fair bit of lateral force applied and I have seen these feet either broken or torn off the bottom of the carcase. Then it's up to the installer as to wether he can be bothered or has parts with him to replace the damaged foot. With a bit of care they should never be an issue. The method I mentioned above of fixing blocks to the floor and then fixing the carcase to that would stop any catastrophic failure (not that I believe it could happen) and is a good way of preventing movement. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: how is your island bench fixed to the slab? 11May 03, 2010 3:44 pm Kickers either clip to the legs or some cabinet makers screw them from above (through the bottom of carcase) This would also help support cupboard, though wont stop any movement. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17628 So AFAIk the outcomes of the BAL ratings form part of a clause that allows them to pass these costs on to you. However the more relevant detail is how did it go from 19… 1 9166 My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so it closes smoothly. Looking online on Youtube I'm seeing methods to fix the alignment and… 0 701 |