4 steps to your new kitchen Planning Guide

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4 steps to your

new kitchen

Planning Guide

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4 steps to your new kitchen

1 Measure it

2 Plan it

3 Order it

4 Install it

This brochure is your guide to measuring, planning, ordering and

installing your IKEA kitchen. Inside you’ll find out what you need and

the direction to follow.

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Appliances guide

2013

All the products shown here may not be available at your local IKEA store. Please contact the staff or see IKEA.com.au for more information. For more detailed product information, see the pricetag and our website. All units require assembly.

BUYING GUIDE

25

Year

GUARANTEE

Read more in the guarantee brochure. QUALITY Our range of durable benchtops and sinks is built to withstand everyday kitchen activities for many years. We subject the benchtop surfaces to stringent testing. They have to withstand cold liquids – water for 24 hours, and oil, alcohol and coffee spills for 1 hour. We put them in a special climate chamber, impact-test the top and edges, and impact-test the edges with steam. And we also test the laminate’s resistance to abrasion and cracking. All benchtops and sinks except LAGAN and FYNDIG are included in our 25 year guarantee.

All our kitchen taps meet Australian standards and are tested to AS/NZS 3718:2005 and WELS scheme AZ/NZS 6400:2005 All taps are included in our 10 year guarantee, except for LAGAN taps.

BENCHTOPS, SINKS AND TAPS

The benchtop, sink and taps are what complete your kitchen and make it both functional and personal. They’re important for the overall look of your kitchen, as well as how well it works. You will use them for many years – so take some time and choose them with care. Our pre-cut benchtops are available in laminate with different colours, patterns and finishes, and in solid wood – beech, birch or oak. And they’re ready for you to take home today. If you’re looking for a benchtop that can be perfectly adapted to your kitchen layout, our PERSONLIG series of custom-made benchtops in laminate and stone is what you need. You can even order a PERSONLIG stone benchtop with your choice of undermount sinks. Sinks and taps not only contribute to the look and style of your kitchen, they also make your work in the kitchen easier. With us, you never have to choose between form and function – we have many different designs, finishes and combination possibilities. All benchtops, sinks and taps are tested to ensure they will withstand many years of hard work in your kitchen.

Here’s what you need.

Ready for you at your local IKEA store

or online at IKEA.com.au/kitchens

Our Kitchen Installation Guide

gives you tips and comprehensive

information about installing your

kitchen right.

Our three buying guides. Inside you’ll find detailed

information about our kitchen range, easy comparisons

between products and help to choose exactly what you need.

Our kitchen brochure is one of your

best sources for ideas and information.

Plus it gives you an overview of our whole

kitchen range.

IKEA online www.ikea.com.au is one of your biggest

resources. Here you’ll find our Home Planner and

information on our complete range of kitchen products

and services.

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Measuring your kitchen isn’t hard to do, but it’s important you get it right

because your measurements will be the basis for all your planning. Give

yourself plenty of time to measure precisely (we’ve included grid paper to

record your dimensions). Here’s how you do it.

Mark down anything that sticks out into the

room such as radiators, ventilation shafts

and pipes.

Note the position of your drains and water

supply. If you are planning to relocate these,

mark their new positions.

Measure and note the position of existing

power outlets and light switches. Mark where

you would like new ones to be.

Start by measuring from the floor to the

ceiling, then the distance between walls,

and from the corners to the doors.

Measure each window and their distance

from the floor, the ceiling and the corners

of your room. Do the same for the door(s).

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Measure it

Watch me at IKEA.com.au/kitchens

There are handy videos online which explain

the measurement process and considerations.

$

99 Measuring service

Precise measurements are crucial, especially when

planning a new kitchen. If you need help, we can arrange

for an experienced professional to measure your space to

ensure your planned purchases fit your home and lifestyle.

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My Kitchen Measurements

Be sure to make your measurements in millimetres. So your new

kitchen fits your space right.

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99

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Watch me at IKEA.com.au/kitchens

There are handy videos online which explain

the measurement process and considerations.

Planning your kitchen is when your dreams and ideas take shape. There

are lots of things to think about, like where to put the fridge or how many

drawers you need. That’s why we have tools that’ll help you decide.

And, if you want some specialist advice we have Kitchen specialists ready

in the store to assist you.

Think about how you use your kitchen and what feels

comfortable for you. Consider what you like about your existing

kitchen and what you would change. It can be helpful to make

a list of the things you’d like to keep and what you’d like to

replace.

Most kitchens work best divided into work zones. These are split

into storage (fridge/freezer/pantry), washing (sink/dishwasher)

and cooking (oven/cooktop). Work zones give your kitchen a

practical structure.

How you position your work zones and the distance between

them is often called a working triangle. A good working

triangle helps you move quickly and easily from task to task

in your kitchen.

Straight-line kitchens are perfect

when space is limited. They’re simple,

streamlined and look great.

Adding an island to your kitchen gives you

extra storage, lots of work space plus it’s

a great social point. Give yourself 120 cm

between your island and other cabinets.

Galley kitchens are great if you have

many people cooking at the same time.

There is lots of room for food preparation

and storage too.

L - shaped kitchens make the most out

of a corner. They’re ideal if you want

to add a small dining table or kitchen

island too.

If you have a large room the U-shaped

layout is ideal. It gives you maximum

space and plenty of storage options.

2

Plan it

Workzones

= storage

= washing

= cooking

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50 cm

80 cm

Make space so you can take hot

pans off the cooktop and put

them on a pot stand.

Keep your utensils and pots

and pans near the oven/

cooktop and everything will be

at your fingertips.

Place your cooktop and oven in

separate locations to make

cook-ing more efficient. Especially if

more than one person is

cook-ing at the same time. An elevated

oven reduces bending down to

take pans in and out.

For safety and functionality,

mount the rangehood at the

recommended height above

the cooktop. Ask at the store if

you have questions.

Make sure that the distance

between opposite rows of

cabi-nets is wide enough so your

doors on both sides can be

opened at the same time.

120 cm

Secure the kitchen island by

building a plinth frame and

fas-ten it into both the floor and

the cabinets.

The best place for

prepar-ing food is the work surface

between the cooktop and the

sink.

Plan the height of the wall

cabi-nets so that they don't block

the view over the benchtop.

Important measurements and things to think

about while you’re planning.

Place the dishwasher close to

the sink and dish drainer to

make loading and unloading

easier and to avoid spills on the

floor.

Finding things in your kitchen is

easy when your groceries and

utensils are in smooth-running,

fully-extendable drawers and

pull-out pantry. They give an

overview of what’s inside and

you can reach right in and take

things out.

Don’t place drawers in a corner.

When you open a drawer it may

hit the door on the adjoining

cab-inet or block access to it. Avoid

placing a drawer unit in a corner

with an adjoining corner cabinet.

If you must, place a filler piece

between them.

Sinks by windows are nice when

washing up. If your windows

open inwards however, they can

be blocked by the tap.

Placing a sink by a wall or at

the end of a row of cabinets

disrupts work flow by limiting

available workspace.

Positioning appliances like

ovens, dishwashers and

rangehood in corners often

blocks cabinets and drawers

from opening fully.

Placing an oven by the wall

dis-rupts work flow by limiting

avail-able workspace, puts your walls

at risk from heat and cooking

stains.

Place a 5 cm filler piece

between the cabinet and the

wall to ensure there is enough

room to open drawers and

doors fully. This is especially

important if you have pull-out

wire baskets and if the wall is

not perfectly straight.

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65 cm

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Before you start take five minutes to

watch the quick start film and read

through the user guide found to the top

right of the IKEA Home Planner screen.

You can start planning by choosing either

a pre-designed IKEA kitchen, or from

scratch with an empty room.

Be precise when you measure and place

fixed objects like doors, windows and

plumbing. It is easiest to do this in the

two dimensional view.

Design your new kitchen with

The IKEA Home Planner is easy to use.

Just follow these simple steps:

www.ikea.com.au/kitchenplanner

My Username

My Password

You can record here your username and

password for accessing the Kitchen Planner.

You’ll need them to access your saved

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Printing your drawing with all design views will provide a good

installation plan. We recommend that you do a final check of

the measurements.

the IKEA Home Planner

Choose doors and

drawer fronts,

bench-top, handles

and other product

options here.

Click on a

product to

add it to

the room.

Make

changes to

your room

here.

Find your

product here.

You can also enter

the product name

in the search field.

To save, open, print or

email your drawing

go to ‘File’. By saving early

and often you can ensure

that your drawing is safe.

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Ask us anything. Anytime. IKEA.com.au/contactus

We understand you might have questions. And we’re happy to help answer

them. No matter if it’s regarding a store location or a specific product.

You’ll find several ways to reach us. So please do!

When you’re satisfied with your planning, drop by your local store

to visit our kitchen specialists. They will go over your kitchen plan

with you, and assist you with anything you’re not sure about.

When you’re ready you can order, arrange for delivery and

other services too.

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Order it

Checklist

You’ll need to bring

□

Your kitchen measurements

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Your IKEA Home Planner

log in details

It´s good if you’ve

considered

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Cabinets, drawers and fronts

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Doors and handles

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Benchtops

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Sinks

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Taps

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Oven

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Microwave oven

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Cooktop

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Rangehood

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Refrigerator

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Dishwasher

Think about services too

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Installation

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Delivery

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Finance

Home delivery service

Most of our products are designed and

packaged so that you can take them home

yourself on the same day. But if you prefer, you

can have your purchases delivered directly to

your home or business.

Book a van

Our products are designed to take home yourself.

Now you can book a van for as little as an hour,

or as long as you need to drive your shopping

home. You get access to a range of vehicles,

including vans, located at selected IKEA stores.

Interest free finance

To realise your dream today we offer 24

months* interest free to approved customers.

You can apply online, over the phone or

in-store at our planning desks.

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B.V. 2005/2011

Design and Quality IKEA of Sweden

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1. Fill in irregularities

Use a spirit level to check the walls. Mark any uneven spots. If major problems need to be fixed, it’s best to hire a professional. It may also be necessary to use shims when mounting wall cabinets. Shims are often used to fill in gaps and correct the angle: use a piece of wood, fibreboard or plywood – depending on the size of the gap.

2. Check the floor for uneven spots

Find out if the floor is uneven. This is important to ensure that there will be room for legs or plinths under all cabinets. Use a spirit level to check the areas where you’ll be installing base or high cabinets. Find the floor’s highest and lowest points and use a pen to mark them on the wall.

3. Right-angled corners

Use a square to check that corners are at right angles. If the gap between the tool and the wall is more than 6 mm, get a professional to help. In a U shaped kitchen, measure between opposite walls at a number of spots to see if they are parallel.

4. The right height for the wall strip

This wall strip is for non-tiled walls. It provides temporary support and is supplied in the same package as the plinth. You can use it as permanent support at the back of the base and high cabinets instead of a pair of legs. Mark the position of the wall strip by drawing a line on the wall 141 cm above the highest point of the floor. This marks the bottom edge of the wall cabinets and the correct position for the wall strip.

5. Screw the wall strip to the wall

The upper edge of the wall strip should be level with the line on the wall. Use a spirit level to ensure that the strip is level when you fasten it to the wall. Lift the cabinets and rest them on the top edge of the wall strip.

6. Start with a corner cabinet

Lift the corner cabinet onto the wall strip and mark where to drill through the hole for the wall fittings in the cabinet. Lift the cabinet down again. and screw one of the screws half way in.7. Use the right screws and fittingsMake sure that you use the right type of screws and fittings fDrill the holes, insert por your type of wall. lugs if necessary, them completely.8. Install the corner cabinetHang the adjusting balign the cabinet using a spirit level and screw in both screws – bracket on the screw, ut don’t tighten

9. Hang the next wall cabinet

Mark, drill, screw in screws, align the cabinet and tighten screws – just like you installed the corner cabinet.

10. Hang the remaining cabinets

Hang the rest of the cabinets in the same way, aligning each with the previous one. Use your G clamps to temporarily fasten the new cabinet to the previous one. To avoid marring the surface of your cabinets, put a small scrap of wood between the clamp and the cabinet.

11. Drill through the cabinet wall

You’ll find predrilled holes on the inside of each cabinet. Using a 5 m

m drill bit, drill through the fourth holes from both the top and bottom edges. The first and second holes are for door hinges.

12. Fasten cabinets together

Place the connection screws enclosed with the cabinet frames into the predrilled holes and tighten them. Remove the G c

lamps. Continue fastening the remaining cabinets together in the same way. If you need a filler piece between the last cabinet and the wall, see the Step 2 Poster, point 14.

13. Tighten all the screws

When all wall cabinets have been fitted and aligned, tighten all screws into the wall.

NOTE:

If you are going to install a high cabinet, don’t make final adjustments or fully tighten the screws until you have installed all the other cabinets as well. It’s easier to see if everything is level and fits correctly when all the cabinets are in place.

Finally, remove the wall strip – you’ll need it again when installing the base cabinets.

You’ve now completed Step 1! Important work before you begin installing Begin installing the wall cabinets

NOTE:

Before installing a cabinet for a built-in rangehood, saw a hole for the fan and fan duct. Instructions are enclosed with the rangehood. In Australia, rangehoods must be installed 65cm above electric cooktops, or 75 cm above gas cooktops.

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1. Mark the le vel lines

Using the highest point of the floo r that you marked earlier, measure 16 cm up the wall. Use a spirit level to draw a straight line on the w

all at this height. 2. Cut base cabinet wall strips

Measure the widths of the base and high cabinets for installation. Do n

ot include the wall space behind applia

nces. Cut the w all strips into corresponding leng

ths. Cut the strips 3.

5 cm shorter where you plan to fit side plinths. 3. Secure the wAlign the top edge of the wall strip

all strip with the level line you m

arked at 16 cm i n point 1. Secure the strip to the w

all studs. If the end of the wall strip is betwee

n studs, secure it to the w

all with a mooring screw or expansion bolt. 4. Start with the corner c

abinet

Attach l egs to the front c

abinets according to the assembly instructions. If you a

re not using the wall strip as support, attach the back legs as w

ell. Always use a back leg at the end of the run – it makes a

ttaching the side plinth easier.

Good to know:

Legs can be shared by two cabinets (not recommende

d when using stone benchtops). See the assem

ebly instructions. Place the corner cabinet against the wall s

o that its back edge is resting on the w

all strip. Through the holes at the top rear corne

rs of the cabinet, mark where to drill a h

ole in the wall for the fixing screw. Set the cabinet aside.

Good to know:

If your plan does n’t include a corner cabinet, start with the cabine

t at the beginning of the run. Make sure that there’s enough room b

etween the cabinet and the side wall for the fi

ller piece.

5. Use the right screws and fittings

Drill holes at the s pots you’ve marked. Be sure to use d

rill bits, screws and fittings that are appropriate for your type of wall. If you have a p

laster wall and there’s no wall s

tud where you’ve d rilled, insert a mooring screw b

efore the screw and tighten halfway. 6. Install the corner c

abinet

Lift the c orner cabinet back into place and adjust the he

ight of the legs so that it stands level. Use a spirit level to make sure. Screw in bo

th screws, but don’t tighten them com

pletely. 7. Secure t he cabinet to the wall

Tighten the screws , but not completely. Ensure that the cabinet is l

evel, front-to-back and side-to-side. Hint: if you plan to install a corner carousel, do it now. It’s much e

asier than after t he benchtops are in place. 8. Install the next base c

abinet

Mark, drill, and i nsert the screws f

or the next cabinet. Lift the cabinet into place, carefully aligning it with the previous cabinet. Use a G c

lamp to fasten the cabinets together temporarily. 9. Drill through the cabinet walls

Using a 5 m m drill bit, drill th

rough the third holes from the top and bottom e dges. When installing a drawer cabinet, drill through the fourth h

ole from the top.

10. Fasten cabinets together

Place the connection screws enclosed with the cabinet frames i

nto the pre-drilled holes and tighten them. Remove the G clamp. Fit the r

emaining cabinets in the same way. 11. Sawing ho

les for the plumbing

Before fitting the s ink unit, saw holes for the water pipes and waste w

ater pipes – either in the back panel of the c

abinet (as shown here) or through the base of the cabinet. This pictur

e shows an example of a solution. Plan t

he sawing stage with a professional, because plumbing may come from various directions.

12. Install the high cabinet

The high cabinet should be installed in the same way as you installed the b ase cabinets. If you’re u

sing cover panels on the sides, follow the as

sembly instructions enclosed to attach them b

efore installing the cabinet. When all base a13. Tighten all the screws

nd high cabinets are in place and aligned, make any final adjustments and then tighten all screws into the wall.

14. Measure filler pieces

Check t he wall with your spirit l

evel to see if it is even and flat. If the wall is uneven, go to point 17 below. If the wall is even, measure the distan

ce from the wall to the cabinet and mark this distan

ce at the top and bo ttom of the fi ller piece. 15. Sawing fi ller pieces When using a h

andsaw: draw a line to connect the top and bottom m

arks on the front surface of the filler piece, and saw it with this surface face up.

When using a keyhole saw:

mark both sides of the fi

ller piece. Put m asking tape over the line on the front s

urface to ensure an even edge w

ithout chipping. Saw it with the reverse side facing u

pwards.

16. Install filler pieces

To ensure that the filler piece s tays in place, first fasten a support strip to the wall. Put the filler p

iece into place with the sawn edge against the wall. Attach the filler piece by drilling a s

crew through the predrilled holes from the inside of the cabinet. Install other filler pieces in the same way. When you h

ave fitted all filler pieces, go to point 18.

17. Uneven walls

If the wall is not level a nd flat, the filler piece must be cut to conform to the wall’s shape. To do this, you’ll need a fi

ller piece, a measuring tap

e, pencil and compass. To cut the filler piece to the c

orrect width, place it with the c

ut side against the wall. Mark the end of the cabinet on the top and bo

ttom of the fi ller piece. Draw a

straight line from these p oints to form the flat edge that will fi

t against the cabinet. Follow the sawin

g instructions in picture 15. Cut the filler piece so that it’s the same height as the cabinet. Hold t

he piece in the gap where you a

re going to place it. Open the compass a c

ouple of inches a nd place the point against the w

all. Holding the compass horizontal a

nd level, follow

18. Protect from dust

To produce an a irtight seal between the wall and the cabinet, you’ll need to caulk around the filler p

ieces. Choose a reputable brand o f latex/silicone (it doesn’t need to b e waterproof.) Tape the surface ne xt to the area to b e caulked to protect it. Apply a bead of caulk into the crevice.

20. Atta ch plinths

Carefully measure and mark p linths so that they cover t

he plinth frame b elow your base cabinets. Saw t

he plinths to the correct length using a fi

ne-toothed handsaw. You can either screw the p linth in place from the inside o

f the frame before you mount the c

abinets to the frame or glue the plinth to the frame.

21. Use legs instead

If you’re not using a plinth, use legs with anchor fittings. It’s i

mportant to fasten them securely to the floo

r. Follow the assembly instructio

ns. Different floor materials require different types o

f fixing devices. Use fixing devices t

hat are suitable for use in the floo

rs in your home. the line of the w

all so that the pencil traces a clear line on the filler p

iece. Follow the instructions in picture 1

5 to saw the line. The cabinet frames are now i

n place, which m

eans that

you’ve completed Step 2! 19. A kitchen island

It´s time to build a k itchen island if you have planned for one. To ensure t

hat your kitchen island is stable a

nd secure, you need to build a p

linth frame that you then fasten to both the floor and the cabinet. Make it 16 cm h

igh, so that you c an cover it with the plinth.

IKEA kitchens are designed to be installed by you, but you can get

help as much as you’d like along the way. You can start by

picking up the Kitchen Installation Guide, which shows you how to

do it yourself, step by step. Or if you prefer, you can be matched

with the best tradespeople through hipages.com.au.

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Install it

The Kitchen Installation Guide

gives you tips and information about

installing your kitchen correctly,

including handy step-by-step posters

Kitchen installation service

If you would like help installing your new IKEA kitchen you can be matched with the best tradespeople

through hipages.com.au. Services include removing your old kitchen, installing new cabinets, fitting

benchtops, plumbing in the sink and tap, and connecting the appliances.

It’s easy to get your kitchen installed

Just follow these 3 simple steps:

1 Tell hipages.com.au about your kitchen through a simple form - You can Get Quotes online,

in-store or over the phone.

2 Qualified tradesmen will contact you to quote installation

3 You choose the best one.

What happens after you submit a quote request on hipages.com.au?

• The hipages.com.au “Get Quotes” team check your request

• hipages.com.au notify local tradespeople about your quote request

• You are matched with 3 qualified tradespeople that can give you a quote

• hipages.com.au will send you a link to the tradespersons’ profiles so you can see more information

about the business

• hipages.com.au is there to assist with any enquiry. You will be able to view the status of your job

and chat with a hipages.com.au customer support person.

Get a quote at:

IKEA.com.au/getquotes

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