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      Installation Guide: Islands

      For proper installation according to IKEA instructions

      Island or Peninsula?

      An island is a set of independent cabinets placed in the center of the kitchen, separate from the walls. These structures can vary in size and functionality, housing appliances, providing extra storage space, and serving as a workspace or dining area. It will have two side panels, one on each side.

      A peninsula is similar to an island but with a key difference: one of its ends is attached to the kitchen structure. This creates a "U" or "L" layout, partially closing off the space and providing additional workspace without taking up as much room as a freestanding island. It will have only one side panel.

      Islands or Peninsulas with Cabinets on One Side

      These are islands with a single row of cabinets, consisting of the IKEA structure, CUBRO fronts on one side (doors or drawers), and a back panel on the other.

      Required Materials:

      For the installation, whether it is an island or a peninsula, always start from the side panel to establish the width of the island, since it is the one that will absorb the front on one side, and the back panel on the other.

      Our side panel measurement for standard islands is:

      • ↔ 64,6 cm in case of base units of ⤡60 cm
      • ↔ 41,6 cm in case of base units of reduced depth ⤡37 cm

      This measurement come from:

      • IKEA furniture: 590 mm
      • Connecting rail: 10 mm
      • CUBRO front: 18 - 20 mm depending on the range.
      • Clearances between fronts: 3 mm on each side

       

      Instructions:

      • Assemble the IKEA structures and screw them together with 1.5 cm screws, ensuring minimal gaps with the help of a clamp.

      • Position the connection rail at 10 mm by setting the furniture’s metal brackets in their farthest position.

      • Place the assembly kit at both the top and bottom of the cabinet at the back.

      • From inside the cabinet, screw in the back panels with screws no longer than 3.5 cm, ensuring they protrude at least 2.1 cm on each side to cover both the front and rear faces.

      Islands or peninsulas with furnishings on both sides

      When cabinets are placed on both sides, only side panels are needed.

        • Example with two ⤡60 cm cabinets

        • Example with one ⤡60 cm cabinet and one ⤡37 cm cabinet

      Required Materials

      For installation, if you have a CUBRO countertop and it fits exactly (↕1260 or ↕1030 mm), use that measurement to position the cabinets. The side panels will come in standard sizes and will need to be cut, as we cannot produce panels wider than ↔80 cm.

      Instructions

      • Assemble the IKEA floor anchoring structure following the provided instructions.

      • Assemble the IKEA structures and screw them together using 1.5 cm screws, ensuring minimal gaps with the help of a clamp.

      • Place the countertop to ensure it overhangs approximately 2 cm on all four sides.
      • Measure the total side dimension to calculate the required panel cut, ensuring that the ends extend at least 2 cm beyond the cabinet edge.
      • Install the side panels using screws no longer than 3.5 cm.

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