Wellborn Cabinet ESTATE series Installation And Care Manual

Installation, Care & Warranty Guide

The Beauty of Natural Hardwood

Hardwoods offer a tremendous selection of grain patterns, color variations and textures. Choices range from the bold statements of oak and hickory to the more subdued personalities of cherry and maple. These variations define and enhance wood’s natural beauty. Because no two trees are exactly alike, the cabinets made for your kitchen or bath will have subtle variations from the showroom displays or samples on which you based your selection. The quality solid hardwoods used in Wellborn cabinetry are some of the most beautiful and enduring natural materials available. Homeowners sometimes confuse quality, consistency and uniformity.

Natural hardwood products are never as uniform as, say, wallpaper from a catalog; that’s a major source of their charm. But “less uniform” does not mean “inconsistent,” “lower quality” or “uncontrollable.”

All hardwoods, being a product of nature, vary from one piece to the next, even from the same tree, each having its own characteristics. Therefore, each piece of wood, each cabinet and each kitchen is unique. (Cabinetry that emphasizes the rich grain pattern and unique texture of solid hardwood has a greater perceived value.) No human being was ever intended to control the natural development of hardwoods. This is the unique beauty of natural hardwood and this is the distinct beauty of solid wood cabinets. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., believes there is nothing more beautiful than solid wood. That is why Wellborn is one of the few remaining manufacturers who continues to use solid wood in most of our doors and drawer fronts.

Cherry

Cherry is synonymous with luxurious cabinets. The rich red highlights give the wood a distinctive appearance. Cherry will occasionally have tiny pin knots, pitch pockets and very small, dark streaks of gum.

These features have fascinated woodworkers for centuries.

Character Cherry

Character cherry’s unique characteristics are emphasized by randomly occurring various sized knots, pin knots, pitch pockets and small streaks of gum. Cluster knots and open knots could also be a feature.

The amount of character will vary from each door making each kitchen unique.

Maple

Maple is widely used in the cabinetry industry. This wood species features a straight grain with several distinctive characteristics. These include unique figures such as bird’s-eye, fiddle back, mineral streaks and curly grain patterns. Finely textured with a natural luster, this creamy-white to light reddish-brown wood is often used for cabinets and floors.

Character Maple

Character maple’s unique characteristics are brought out by randomly occurring, variously sized knots, pin holes, worm holes and tracks, gum and bark pockets, sugar tracks, heartwood and mineral streaks.

Cluster knots and open knots could also be a feature. The amount of character marks will vary from each piece of wood making each kitchen unique.

Oak

Authentic American red oaks are open-pored and have grain patterns.

Wellborn’s manufacturing technology presents oak with straighter grains than most cabinet lines, and our process minimizes the wide grains and reduces the widths of cathedrals in oak.

Hickory

Hickory has distinctive contrasting colors from light to dark and strong grain characteristics. The texture of hickory is open grained. Hickories by nature are heavy, hard, strong and stiff—producing durable cabinetry. Hickory is for homeowners desiring dramatic wood characteristics.

Thermofoil

Thermofoil doors and drawer fronts are covered in a strong, scratch-resistant thermofoil that is thermally glued and vacuum-sealed. To create the popular raised panel appearance we use precision, diamondhead routers to carve the double-step perimeter edge and center panel detailing from a solid slab of medium density fiberboard.

Laminate

Melamine is a decorative panel with

Melamine-resin-saturated decorative paper thermally fused to a particleboard or MDF core. The thermally fused melamine (TFM) process bonds the paper and the board using heat and pressure.

MDF

and drawer fronts to ensure good adhesion and a smooth finish.

MDF is durable and tough enough to stand up to the demands of daily use.

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is a smooth paintable substrate used for door

The solid hardwood furnishings and materials used in your cabinetry are made up of tiny pieces of wood. Each is unique and if you look carefully, you may notice natural variations in color.

The lighter pieces were closer to the tree’s bark, while the darker pieces were closer to its center.

All are equally strong and impart the beauty and value that make hardwoods second to none.

The unique grain patterns in solid hardwood are related to the tree’s growth rings. The distinctive use in your home.

differences come about as the wood is prepared for

Technical assistance provided by The Hardwood Council, www.hardwoodcouncil.com, and

The Hardwood Manufacturer’s Association, 400 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 530, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.

Trees absorb minerals and other essential elements as they grow and prosper. You may see their traces in the hardwood cabinets, flooring or furnishings in your kitchen and bath. These natural characteristics let you know you are enjoying the authentic item, and not an artificial wood imitation.

All trees grow limbs, which fall to the forest floor as the tree matures. The tree trunk, however, will always have a knot where those limbs once were. Parts of that tree, knots and all, may find new life in your hardwood cabinetry. These natural markings are proof of your hardwood’s origins and they have absolutely no effect on it’s durability and structural integrity.

Characteristics of Natural Wood

The properties of natural wood are such that it reacts to the climactic or humidity changes found in its environment. As much as half of the weight of freshly sawn wood is water. Wellborn cabinetry is crafted from wood that is carefully kiln-dried, retaining just enough moisture for proper construction and finishing. As a product of nature, solid hardwoods continue to react to their surroundings even after manufacturing and installation. Solid wood acts similar to a common household sponge in that when placed in a warm, moist environment (high relative humidity), the wood begins to expand. When placed in a dry, colder environment (low relative humidity), the wood contracts. This phenomenon can be controlled (but never eliminated) by humidity regulation. The cabinets’ quality and sturdiness are not affected by these natural changes.

As seasonal temperature and humidity changes occur within a house, door panels are susceptible to minor expansion and contraction. The contraction or shrinkage of door panels during low humidity periods may result in the appearance of an unfinished line down the length of the panel where it joins the door stile. Wellborn does not consider the appearance of a white line as a product defect and will not replace the doors on these grounds. Wellborn recommends the installation of a humidity control system to substantially reduce the possibility of expansion and contraction in all wood products in the home. If climactic conditions do not correct the situation automatically, obtain a Wellborn Touch-up Kit in the proper color and refer to the repair instructions on page 18 of this manual.

Storing new cabinetry for about a week in the same room where it will be installed could help the wood reach a balance with its surroundings. Consider a humidifier in the winter and an air conditioner in the summer to stabilize your home’s relative humidity at 25 to 35 percent.

Due to the natural variation and aging process, minor differences may be noticed in color match when replacing doors on existing cabinetry or adding additional cabinetry at a later date. It is a characteristic of stained wood finishes, especially thermofoil cabinetry, to age over time when exposed to smoke, sunlight or general household chemicals and detergents.

The WellGuard Finishing System

Wellborn takes great pride and care with the finishing of our cabinetry. Years of research, partnered with development through

Valspar, have resulted in our 24-step hand-sanded and hand-rubbed WellGuard finishing system that enhances—never hides— the natural beauty of our fine hardwoods. Depending on wood species and finish chosen, variations may be accented or subdued. Wellborn cabinet finishes are highly resistant to moisture, abrasion and many common household chemicals. Our finishing process consists of four coating applications designed to provide both decorative beauty and protection to the wood surface.

The detailed steps of our finishing process enhance the natural beauty of each wood species. Hand-rubbed stains are utilized to uniformly achieve the maximum grain coloration that results in a beautiful yet natural look.

Protecting the beautiful appearance of the stained products is equally as important as the decorative process. Through much research and development in the chemistry of wood finishing come finishes that, when properly applied and baked on, form an extraordinarily tough, crack resistant coating. This tough protective finish exhibits a high order of resistance to various acids, bases, solvents and stains, all of which are commonly found in every household kitchen.

Certification

To ensure that your cabinetry will bring you years of pleasure and performance, be sure to look for cabinets bearing the Kitchen Cabinet

Manufacturers Association’s (KCMA) seal of certification. Cabinets bearing this seal have passed nearly 60 tests for quality, from impact resistance and hinge durability to the ability to withstand such substances as household detergents, vinegar and oil.

In addition to meeting quality and strength requirements of the KCMA, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., has an in-house laboratory that performs the same testing to ensure quality on a daily basis.

MSDS Information

Under OSHA’s Hazard Communications Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200, manufacturers of wood products, which may be processed in a manner that would create wood dust, are required to provide Material Safety Data Sheets and warning labels for their products. OSHA has concluded that warning labels and MSDS are appropriate for wood processed to create wood dust because of the health hazards that respiration of excess levels of such dust could cause.

Since many of our products may be cut, sanded or otherwise processed in a manner that would create wood dust, we have provided the required MSDS and warning labels to your Authorized Wellborn Dealer. Please contact the Authorized Wellborn Dealer from which you purchased your cabinets to obtain this information.

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Pre-Installation For Overlay Door Styles

For Inset door styles in Estate, see your Estate dealer.

I.

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

1. 4’ LEVEL—to verify that walls, floors and cabinetry are both level and plumb

2. FRAMING SQUARE—to mark for straight cuts and to check squareness of layout

3. 25’ MEASURING TAPE—for accurate measuring

4. FINE TO MEDIUM GRADE SANDPAPER AND SANDING BLOCK—to sand down high spots on walls as necessary

5. PATCHING PLASTER—to fill in low spots on walls as necessary

6. 6” OR 12” TAPING KNIFE—to apply patching plaster

7. STUD FINDER—to locate studs in the wall to which cabinets will be secured

8. CHALK LINE—to mark vertical stud center lines on wall and cabinet layout

9. PRY BAR—to pry existing cabinets and countertops loose for removal

10. WOOD SHIMS—to space or wedge cabinets during installation as necessary

11. T-BRACE—to hold up wall cabinets while securing them to the wall

12. AT LEAST TWO 4” C-CLAMPS—to clamp cabinets together tightly before securing

13. #8 SCREWS—for securing cabinets to the wall (3”) and to each other (2 1 ⁄

2

”) (On concrete or masonry walls, use

concrete screws, 2 1 ⁄

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”–3 1 ⁄

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” long.) Note: Do not use dry wall screws for hanging cabinets.

14. #8 2” SCREWS—for securing countertops to cabinetry

15. PHILLIPS AND FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVERS—to remove and replace doors of cabinetry and to align doors

and drawer fronts

16. 2 CORDLESS OR ELECTRIC DRILLS—one for pre-drilling and one for securing cabinets

17. 1 ⁄

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” DRILL BIT—for pre-drilling slightly smaller holes than the threads of the screws to be used for securing cabinetry

18. 3 ⁄

16

” DRILL BIT—for pre-drilling slightly larger holes than the threads of the screws to be used to secure

decorative hardware

19. PHILLIPS HEAD #2 SCREW TIP—for driving screws in the cabinetry installation

20. EXTENSION CORD—for electric power tools

21. SCRIBE TOOL—used as a guide for cutting fillers, end panels, etc.

22. JIG SAW—to cut fillers and outlet holes for Microwave/Oven Cabinets and plumbing for sink cabinets

23. CIRCULAR SAW—to cut larger materials

24. CAULK AND CAULK GUN—to touch up joints between moulding and ceiling, along back splashes and walls

and to secure windows

25. MITER BOX AND SAW—for making angle cuts in moulding applications

26. FINISHING NAILS AND HAMMER—for installation of moulding, paneling and details

27. NAIL SET—to recess nails into moulding, paneling and details so that touch up putty can be applied

28. TOUCH-UP KIT—(ORDER WITH YOUR WELLBORN KITCHEN) used to touch up finishing nail holes, joints and

marks on cabinetry and moulding

29. STEP LADDER—to install moulding and wall cabinets that might be out of reach

30. RUBBER MALLET—for bumping face frames in or out to achieve flushness

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II. TURNING OFF UTILITIES

BEFORE STARTING ANY MAJOR REMODELING PROJECT, ANY UTILITY SOURCE THAT COULD CAUSE A

HAZARDOUS SITUATION MUST BE TURNED OFF. THIS INCLUDES WATER, ELECTRICAL AND GAS SUPPLIES.

A. Water

Shut off water lines to sink, dishwasher, icemaker and/or refrigerator (if applicable).

DEN BATH 1

BATH 2

B. Electric

Shut off the circuit beakers in the main electric panel box that are connected to your kitchen area .

BED 1

BED 2

UTILITY

STOVE

REFRIG.

DOUBLE CHECK ALL OUTLETS WITH A TEST LIGHT TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE

CUT OFF .

C. Gas

Shut off gas lines. If you are not sure how to do this, check with your local gas supplier on how to temporarily shut off the gas supply to your appliances.

BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL OF THE UTILITY SERVICES AND LOCATIONS IN THE HOUSE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY .

NEVER CUT THROUGH PIPES OR WIRING UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THAT THE POWER OR WATER HAS BEEN CUT

OFF .

DO NOT BE AFRAID TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND/OR PLUMBER FOR HELP ON ANY OF THE

ABOVE STEPS—IT’S BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.

III. ROOM PREPARATION

A. Clean

Remove all items from your kitchen by emptying cabinets and removing everything from countertops, floors (including furniture) and walls.

B. Temporary Kitchen

Prepare another room in the house for simple meal preparations such as sandwiches, microwavable dishes and salads. Plan on how you will keep foods cold and how they are to be warmed. Utilize small appliances such as small toaster ovens, microwaves, coffee pots and electric skillets that use regular 110 voltage outlets. Plan on washing your dishes by hand in a utility room laundry tub, bathroom sink or even outdoors. Prepare for your temporary kitchen to be used for one to two weeks.

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C. Appliance Removal

APPLIANCES CAN BE EXTREMELY HEAVY. WE RECOMMEND HAVING A SECOND PERSON TO HELP. IF ANOTHER

PERSON IS NOT AVAILABLE, ALWAYS USE A HAND TRUCK WHEN TRANSPORTING HEAVY ITEMS SUCH AS

REFRIGERATORS AND RANGES.

1. Once the utilities in your kitchen are disconnected, the refrigerator, dishwasher and stove can be removed by disconnecting and removing them with a helper or hand truck.

2. The sink can be removed by detaching any screw clips then lifting the sink from the countertop.

3. When the sink is removed, stuff a rag in the drain pipe so that odors do not exhaust into the room.

PLEASE USE GREAT CARE IN THE REMOVAL OF ANY PLUMBING FIXTURES OR APPLIANCES YOU MIGHT BE

REUSING AS DAMAGE CAN EASILY OCCUR.

IV. COUNTERTOP REMOVAL

Countertops

Countertops can be removed by either unscrewing (if screws were used to secure the countertop to the cabinets) or by prying upward with a pry bar if nails were used.

V. REMOVAL OF OLD CABINETRY

A. Bases

1. Your base cabinets should be removed first. Remove the screws where possible.

2. It may be necessary to use a pry bar and some scrap wood to dislodge the cabinetry from the walls.

3. When possible, detach cabinetry that is attached to each other.

4. Remove old cabinetry out of the way with a hand truck.

B. Walls

Because base cabinets have been removed, it will be easier to remove wall cabinetry.

1. Begin by bracing wall cabinets with a

T-Brace. The T-Brace should be cut slightly longer than the distance from the bottom of the wall cabinets to the floor. Place T-Brace beneath the wall cabinets for support.

2. The wall cabinets can now be removed in the same manner as the base cabinets using the T-Brace for support and another person.

DO NOT REMOVE WALL CABINETS ALONE. IT’S BETTER TO ASK FOR HELP THAN TO PUT YOURSELF IN A

DANGEROUS SITUATION.

VI. FINDING AND ADJUSTING OUT OF PLUMB WALLS

A. Are The Walls Plumb?

It is important to check for plumb walls because out of plumb walls can cause cabinets to be misaligned, thereby causing racking or twisting of doors. There are two ways to check for uneven spots in walls: the straight edge method and the string line method.

1. Straight Edge Method

Hold your level vertical to the wall. The walls should be plumb where you want your new cabinets to be installed.

2. String Line Method

Begin by fastening two blocks of equal thickness to each corner of a wall. Fasten a tight string line from block to block and measure every 6” to 12” from string to wall to check distance. If distance measured varies, then the walls are out of plumb.

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B. Adjusting Out of Plumb

1. Where uneven spots occur, high spots can be removed by sanding down excess plaster. Low spots can be filled in flush with patching plaster and a trowel.

2. If walls are severely out of plumb, another remedy would be to attach furring strips across the wall to even it up. Furring makes the wall thicker, thus taking up more floor space, but offers extra spacing for pipes, wires or insulation. If furring is required for any of these reasons, strip the wall down to the studs. Install 2” x 3” or

2” x 4” furring strips across the existing framing to create 16”–24” spacing. If you have stripped the wall down to bare studs to install pipes, wires or insulation, complete by attaching your substrate material (drywall) to the furring strips.

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DO NOT BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR PROFESSIONAL HELP. IF YOU FEEL UNSURE ABOUT ANY OF THESE

PROCEDURES, CONSULT A LOCAL CONTRACTOR OR BUILDER. BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.

VII. FINDING AND ADJUSTING OUT OF LEVEL FLOORS

A. Are the Floors Level?

1. Check that floors are level by holding your 4’ level horizontally.

2. Another way to tell if the room is out of level is by obtaining a floor to ceiling measurement at all corners of the room and at the center of the room using your 25’ tape measure. If any measurements differ, the floor or ceiling may not be level.

B. Adjusting Out of Level Floors

Out of level floors can cause drawers to work improperly and doors to misalign. If the floor is out of level less than ½”, shims or furring strips can be used when installing your cabinetry to make it level. If floor is out of level more than ½”, consult a local contractor.

SHIM

VIII. MARKING YOUR LAYOUT ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR

We recommend that you draw your cabinet layout on the walls and floor prior to installation.

This ensures that everything has been measured properly, everything will fit properly and no further adjustments need to be made. Start at the high point of the floor.

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A. Measure and mark on the floor the width and depth of base cabinets, tall cabinets and fillers according to your layout.

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B. Measure and mark on your walls the height and width dimensions of the wall cabinets, base cabinets, tall cabinets and fillers according to your layout.

MAKE SURE THESE LINES ARE ALL DRAWN PLUMB, LEVEL AND SQUARE AS THEY ARE REPRESENTING THE

ACTUAL CABINET INSTALLATION.

IX. FINDING STUDS IN THE WALL

To find studs in the wall, you can either use a stud finder by moving it slowly along the wall in a horizontal direction or lightly tap the wall with a hammer until you hear a solid sound. This would indicate where a stud might be located. To verify this, you can drive a small finishing nail into the wall to see if you hit something solid, being safe to notice electrical outlet locations. Make sure to do this is in an area where your new cabinets will be installed. Standard stud placement is 16” from center to center.

Mark all stud locations on every wall where cabinets are to be installed. This ensures the cabinetry installation is plumb. To confirm studs line up with marks, randomly nail small finishing nails to verify stud placement.

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AFTER THESE STEPS ARE TAKEN, YOUR WALLS AND FLOORS SHOULD BE PREPPED FOR THE

INSTALLATION OF YOUR BRAND NEW KITCHEN.

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Installation

PLEASE READ ALL INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR KITCHEN CABINETS TO ENSURE A

SMOOTH INSTALLATION .

When you receive your cabinets from your Authorized Wellborn Dealer, please check each item against the shipping order and your layout. This is to ensure you have received everything you need to complete your layout before you begin installation. You will want to unbox and inspect each cabinet, accessory, moulding and kit to insure that no damage has occurred during delivery.

AVOID CUTTING BOXES OPEN WITH A KNIFE TO KEEP CABINETS FROM BEING DAMAGED.

Once all cabinets have been checked, place each cabinet back in the appropriate box or wrapping to protect them from any damage prior to installation. It is recommended you store cabinetry inside a house that can be temperature controlled until installation. A basement is not recommended due to possible flooding and uncontrollable humidity.

I. WALL CABINETS

A. Corner Wall Cabinets

It is best to start installing wall cabinets first using a T-brace and a helper. This will eliminate reaching over base cabinets for wall installation.

1. Remove the doors, drawers and shelves from the cabinets to make them lighter and easier to install.

IT IS BEST TO START IN THE CORNER.

2. Cabinets are mounted to the wall by first drilling pilot holes, then screwing #8 3” screws through the hanging rail (located along the top and bottom back of the cabinet) and into the stud (located in the wall).

DO NOT USE DRY WALL SCREWS FOR HANGING CABINETS.

3. If shims are needed between the wall and the cabinet in order to install the cabinet plumb, the shim must be placed between the screw and the stud in the wall.

4. After corner cabinets are installed proceed with adjacent wall cabinets.

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CONTINUOUSLY DOUBLE CHECK THAT CABINETS

ARE LEVEL AND PLUMB THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE

INSTALLATION PROCESS.

MAKE SURE NOT TO RACK CABINETS.

B. Securing Wall Cabinets

1. Cabinets are secured to each other by first using

4” C-clamps to hold the face frames together so that they are flush from cabinet top to bottom.

2. Use a rubber mallet to bump face frame in or out if needed .

3. Predrill a ⅛” hole through face frame of the first cabinet and into the adjacent cabinet’s face frame.

4. Use a #8 2½” screw to secure through the pre-drilled hole and into the second cabinet, moving the C-clamp down the face frame as needed for flushness.

C. Open Ended Wall Cabinets

1. For any wall cabinet that does not have other cabinets on one or the other side, it will be necessary to secure the open end to the ceiling or soffit. You must do this with two or more lag bolts through the top panel and face frame on the open end.

2. When a cabinet is open ended on both sides it is necessary to secure both ends to the ceiling or soffit with at least four lag bolts through the top panels and face frames on both sides.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE.

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D. Peninsula or Island Wall Cabinets

1. When hanging cabinets from the ceiling or soffit, such as a double-faced wall cabinet over a peninsula or island, cabinets should be installed using at least two #8 washer head screws per every 16 inches of cabinet width.

2. These screws should go through 3⁄16” pilot holes, pre-drilled in the face frames and should have at least 11⁄2” of penetration in solid wood such as ceiling joists or soffit frames.

3. If there is no soffit or ceiling above the cabinets, a support must be installed from the countertop to the bottom of the cabinet.

II. COUNTER HEIGHT CABINETS

Counter height cabinets sit directly on the countertop such as a Tambour Cabinet, Appliance Garage, Bookcase,

Wall Cabinet With Drawers, etc.

If you are using a cabinet unit designed to sit on the counter you will need to install them just as you would wall cabinets. The countertop will have to slide under these cabinets during installation. You must allow 15⁄8” clearance

(standard clearance) from the bottom of these cabinets to the top of the base cabinets.

If you use a Tambour cabinet that is not built as one complete unit with the wall cabinet, then you must install it after the countertop is installed.

PLEASE CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED WELLBORN DEALER FOR GUIDANCE ON TRIMMING ANY OF THESE

CABINETS .

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III. BASE CABINETS

A. Corner Base Cabinets

1. Remove the doors, drawers and shelves from the cabinets to make them easier to install.

IT IS BEST TO START IN THE CORNER.

2. If the cabinets in your kitchen layout turn a corner, begin installing the corner cabinet first and work out from there. The top of the base cabinets must line up with the Base Cabinet Line drawn on the wall. This cabinet may require a shim if the corner is not the high point of the floor.

If you do not have a corner, begin your cabinet installation with a unit that relates to a landmark, such as a sink cabinet and a window. Make sure the cabinet is plumb and work outward.

3. As in wall cabinets, mount base cabinets by drilling pilot holes then screwing #8 3” screws through the hanging rail (located along the top and bottom back of the cabinet) and into the stud (located in the wall).

4. If shims are needed between the wall and the cabinet in order to install the cabinet plumb, the shim must be placed between the screw and the stud in the wall.

5. When installing Corner Base Cabinets, Corner

Base Fillers or a Base Lazy Susan you will need to place a countertop brace along the base cabinet line on the wall for support.

6. After corner cabinets are installed, proceed with adjacent base cabinets.

REMEMBER TO CONTINUOUSLY CHECK THAT

CABINETS ARE LEVEL AND PLUMB THROUGHOUT

THE ENTIRE INSTALLATION PROCESS.

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B. Securing Base Cabinets

1. You can align and fasten together an entire section of base cabinets before you secure them to the wall.

This often makes it easier to ensure that they will install plumb and level. a. To do this, lay the cabinets on the floor on their backs. b. Shim and level the face frames so they are flush and clamp them together using 4” C-clamps.

2. Most installers secure and align the cabinets as they go.

a. Cabinets are secured to each other by first using 4” C-clamps to hold the face frames so they are flush from cabinet top to bottom. b. Use a rubber mallet to bump face frame in or out if needed for flushness.

c. Predrill a ⅛” hole through face frame of the first cabinet and into the adjacent cabinet’s face frame. d. Use a #8 2½” screw to secure through the pre-drilled hole and into the second cabinet, moving the C-clamp down the face frame as needed for flushness.

IV. FILLERS

Fillers are placed at the end of a run of cabinets when they butt up to a wall or to compensate for odd measurements.

They are also placed next to a Corner Base Cabinet to allow for drawer opening clearances. Fillers are available in

3” and 6” increments in a variety of heights. Fillers generally need to be trimmed to fit. To trim a filler properly, use a scribe tool.

A. Uneven Wall

1. When attaching a filler between a cabinet and an uneven wall, begin by holding the filler over the face frame of the cabinet and up to the wall. The distance that the filler overlaps the cabinet is the same distance that you set your scribe tool over.

2. Draw a line down the filler following the contour of the wall.

3. Cut and sand the filler along the line you’ve drawn.

4. Place and secure with screws like you would when joining face frames together.

B. Corner Fillers

1. If you are using a Corner Base Cabinet, then you should check your plans to determine what size filler or extended stile needs to be installed for drawer clearance.

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V. TALL CABINETS

A. Tall Cabinet Installation

1. Tall cabinets that are 24” deep are installed along with the base cabinets, while 12” deep tall cabinets are installed along with the wall cabinets.

2. Install and attach any adjacent base and wall cabinets to the wall and to the tall cabinet before you attach the tall cabinet to the wall. This will help to make sure the tall unit is plumb.

B. Utility Skins

If installing a wall cabinet next to a tall cabinet, glue a Utility Skin to the exposed sides of the tall cabinet before it is installed. This will create a flush side on the tall cabinet for the wall cabinet to butt up against and to line up with the base cabinet below. A flush side is available for an extra fee.

C. Utility Fillers

If using a Pantry Shelf Kit 18 or 36 with hinging next to a wall, then a 6” filler must be used to ensure that the doors of the tall cabinet will open wide enough to allow for these kits to work properly. See

“uneven wall” instructions.

D. Oven Cabinets

1. If using a wall oven, then refer to the Wellborn

Specification Catalog to verify that the appropriate size cabinet is being used according to the specifications of the appliance.

2. A support kit is furnished in the oven cabinet and should be used to provide full support for the appliance. It is important that the weight of the appliance is supported within the cabinet.

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VI. ISLAND CABINETS

1. Before securing island cabinets in place, cut any holes required for plumbing or electrical in the floor and cabinet floor.

2. Island or peninsula cabinets are secured to the floor with cleats.

3. Temporarily set the cabinets in place and mark the outside corners of the toe board on the floor.

4. Move the cabinets aside and measure inside your marks a distance equal to the thickness of the toe boards. Mark a line.

5. Depending on the sub floor; nail, screw or bolt cleats to the floor with their faces on the outside perimeter lines.

6. Lift the cabinet over the cleats and shim as required to level and plumb the cabinets.

7. Screw through the toe kicks to secure them to the cleats. To prevent exposure of screws, you may choose to use construction adhesive instead of screws.

VII. BASE TOE SPACE COVERS

1. Toe kicks create a recess for the user’s feet while standing in front of a cabinet. It also provides a surface to receive the floor covering base trim and is sometimes used to house under-cabinet heating vents. Lighting can also be installed in this recess to create a floating effect or serve as an excellent night-light.

2. Wellborn Cabinet’s standard toe kick comes unfinished and sits back 3⅜” from the face frame. For a finished look, it is necessary to cover this area using a Base Toe Space Cover in black or matching finish.

3. Base Toe Space Covers come in 8-foot lengths to be trimmed as necessary. Nail the toe space in place and use a touch up kit to conceal the nail holes.

4. To cover the edge of the Base Toe Spaces at the end of a row of cabinets, either apply a matching touch up kit or a small piece of BEM or C3/4 molding to the edge. Touch up kits are available in colors that complement any of Wellborn

Cabinet’s finishes.

VIII. MOULDING

1. Moulding is first cut to fit using a miter box and saw.

2. When one piece will fit up to another on a straight run of cabinets, they should be spliced together as a straight miter.

3. Sometimes nailer strips are needed to apply certain moulding on Full Overlay door styles. These nailer strips should be applied to each cabinet before installation. Nailer strips vary in thickness from ½”-1½” and are usually 1½” wide.

4. Moulding is applied with finishing nails, and it is best to use a nail set to recess all of the finishing nails.

5. Fill in the recessed nail hole with a matching putty stick.

DRILL A PILOT HOLE IN THE MOULDING USING A FINISH NAIL AS A DRILL BIT OR THE SAME SIZE

REGULAR DRILL BIT TO AVOID SPLITTING MOULDING.

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IX. DECORATIVE HARDWARE

Decorative hardware can be installed with the aid of a template or jig. Some companies have jigs for their decorative hardware or you can make one.

1. Verify the exact location of all hardware before you begin drilling holes.

2. Be sure all door and drawer fronts are adjusted prior to drilling for decorative hardware. Please see pages 19-20 for door and drawer front adjustment instructions.

3. Mark each hardware screw using the jig.

4. Drill the hole from the face side using a block of wood held tightly to the back of the door or drawer while drilling. This will minimize blowout in the wood on the backside of the door or drawer.

5. Drill holes square and perpendicular to the surface to assure screws align with the hardware holes when attaching the hardware.

COUNTERSINK ALL SCREWS FOR DECORATIVE HARDWARE TO PREVENT SCRATCHING THE CABINET FACE

FRAME .

X. COUNTERTOP

Now that all cabinetry is installed, your kitchen will be ready for countertop installation. While laminates and ceramic tiles are installed to fit on site, solid surfacing such as Corain, marble, granite or wood tops are fabricated at an off-site location. A fabricator can use a CAD drawing of your layout to fabricate these tops when layouts are of a simple design. On more difficult applications or to be 100% certain your countertop will be fabricated to your exact specifications, the installed base cabinets can be used as a template.

XI. APPLIANCES AND PLUMBING

WHEN IN DOUBT DO NOT BE AFRAID TO CONSULT OR HIRE AN ELECTRICIAN AND/OR A PLUMBER. IT IS BETTER

TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.

ALWAYS TURN OFF GAS, ELECTRIC AND WATER BEFORE INSTALLATION OF SINKS AND APPLIANCES.

Before you install appliances, please review and verify your design has the following safety features:

1. Dedicate 120V outlets/circuits for each of the following: refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, freezer, trash compactor, washing machine and larger toaster oven.

2. Dedicate 240V outlets/circuits for each of the following: electric range, electric cook top, electric oven, electrical dryer, electric water heater and air conditioning units.

3. Allow no doors to interfere with any appliance.

4. Space receptacles along the backsplash at 18”–30” apart and at each end of an island.

5. Install GFCI outlets within 6’ of sink area.

6. Provide low voltage task lighting above work areas: range, sink, food preparation and eating areas.

7. Provide a smoke detector and a fire extinguisher in the kitchen area.

8. Provide ventilation for the cooking area—one that removes odors, smoke, heat, moisture and grease. A minimum of 250 CFM is recommended and should be vented to the outdoors.

9. Allow a minimum of 24” from the cooking surface to a vented hood above and a minimum of 30” to an unprotected cabinet.

FIRE CODES VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, EVEN BETWEEN CITIES. PLEASE CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES

ABOUT FIRE CODES FOR YOUR AREA.

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Caring For Your Wellborn Cabinetry

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., knows just how proud you are of your new cabinetry. With a little effort and a few precautions, you can keep your cabinetry looking as good as new for many years.

Always

remove the doors and drawers of all cabinets adjacent to and above the oven during the cleaning cycle of self-

cleaning appliances. The cleaning cycle generates heat that could affect the finish and surface of the cabinets.

We recommend a Delamination Shield (Item Code: DS) be placed between freestanding oven and adjacent

base cabinets.

Always

clean up spills and any standing water (such as condensation from a glass or bowl) immediately. Pay special attention

to the areas around your sink, range, dishwasher, toe spaces and baseboards. Use a blotting action rather than a

wiping action.

Always

apply cleaning products directly to the clean cloth you are using. Never apply directly to the surface of the area

that you are cleaning.

Always

lift objects—do not drag across the surface.

Always

avoid extremes in room humidity. Too high or too low humidity can cause the wood to warp or the glue used in

applying veneers to loosen.

Always

avoid extreme changes in room temperature.

Always

rotate accessories on furniture periodically so they do not sit in the same spot all the time.

Always

use pads, cloth or felt to protect surfaces from plastics, rubber, hot dishes, beverages, bookends, flowerpots

and vases.

Always

use protective pads when writing with a ballpoint pen.

Always

make minor repairs while they are still small.

Always

treat your cabinetry as if it were furniture. The cabinets are constructed with the same grade wood

as your furniture. They require the same care in order to reward you with long lasting beauty.

Never

apply a damp cloth to your cabinetry.

Never

apply excessive weight or pull down excessively on doors as this may cause them to split at the hinge area

and sag.

Never

place more than 75 pounds of weight into any drawer as this may cause the bottom to sag or the drawer

slides to work improperly. Also, the weight of what is stored in each drawer should be evenly distributed for

the best durability.

Never

use a drawer as a step as this may cause the bottom of the drawer to sag or the slides to warp.

Never

use wax polishes on the surfaces of your cabinets as this may cause the finish to soften or a build-up of film

that may pick up dirt, smoke or other pollutants in the air. This film may then start to smudge or streak.

Never

use silicone polishes on the surface of your cabinets as this raises the sheen of your cabinetry beyond that

intended by Wellborn. It can seep into the finish and is very difficult to remove.

Never

use petroleum distilled polishes on the surface of your cabinetry, as they are often flammable and toxic, and

they are seldom ever completely removed.

Never

use water on your cabinetry.

Never

use ammonia on your cabinetry.

Never

use an abrasive cleaner or an abrasive cloth on any painted surface as this will scratch, scar and dull the

finish permanently.

Never

use concentrated detergents on your cabinetry. Harsh detergents, strong soap and self-polishing waxes

could have a damaging effect on the finished surface.

Never

leave damp or wet cloths draped over cabinet doors. This moisture can cause permanent water damage to

the area over time.

Never

wipe your cabinetry with a used dishcloth since it could contain traces of grease or detergents.

Never

place plastic or rubber objects on a wood finish—their ingredients react with those of the finish.

Never

place furniture in direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may cause a change in color.

Never

attempt to repair badly damaged surfaces without the proper materials or professional help. Consult your

local Authorized Wellborn Dealer for badly damaged furniture.

Never

let water run off sink to countertops and sink cabinetry.

Never

expose the back edges of thermofoil cabinetry to excessive moisture. Over time, prolonged wetness can

result in delamination.

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Cleaning Your Wellborn Cabinetry

I. CLEANING WOOD AND MDF SURFACES

A. Dust frequently and polish approximately once a month.

B. Wellborn recommends only using our furniture soap and dusting cloth approved by our finish supplier, Valspar. The dusting cloth can be washed over 20 times and still retain its effectiveness. It is more efficient and convenient than spray dusting products. Feather dusters scatter the dust particles into the air only to resettle back on your furniture.

Wellborn’s furniture polish contains a blend of natural and organic oils with cleaning emulsifiers. The oils nourish and revitalize the finish, while the emulsifiers dissolve dirt, dulling films and sticky fingerprints. This polish preserves the natural sheen intended by the manufacturer and can be used on finishes ranging from a low to a high gloss.

C. Remember, never apply water to your cabinetry.

D. Special precautions for Wellborn’s Midnight finish.

1. Finish should be cleaned with a damp cloth and no cleaning materials. The flat sheen will dull quickly.

2. No polish materials.

3. Touch up markers can be used for any light touch up.

II. CLEANING THERMOFOIL SURFACES

Use mild soap and water to clean thermofoil surfaces.

III. CLEANING LAMINATE SURFACES

Use a general multi-surface cleaner to clean laminate surfaces.

IV. CLEANING ACCESSORY KITS

Plastic and wire kits can be cleaned with mild soap and water.

V. CLEANING GLASS DOORS AND MIRRORS

A. Use a glass cleaner applied directly to the cleaning towel.

B. Never spray directly on glass area since drips and overspray may reach and harm the wood surfaces of the door and/or surrounding cabinets.

C. Avoid glass cleaners that contain sodium hydrochloride, phosphoric acid or sulfur.

D. Use caution when using hair care products such as hair spray and mousse around mirrors. These products generally contain chemicals that are caustic to silver and could cause damage to the mirror backing.

VI. CLEANING DOOR AND DRAWER HARDWARE

Door and drawer hardware should be cleaned only with mild soap and water.

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Touch-Up Package Repair Instructions

I. MINOR NICKS AND SCRATCHES AND NAIL HOLE REPAIR

Even through the best care and cleaning, minor nicks and scratches are bound to appear. It is always preferable to treat these problems while they are still minor. Wellborn has included sample putty sticks with this packet for minor repairs and a complete touch-up kit that includes a putty stick, touch-up marker and touch-up finish can be obtained through your Authorized Wellborn Dealer.

YOU SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR BADLY DAMAGED CABINETRY YOURSELF. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL

DEALER OR REFINISHER FOR ASSISTANCE.

1 2

Scratches can be repaired with the marker and wax sticks. Apply marker to scratch, then wipe off excess.

3

Next, rub the putty stick over the area to cover the void left behind.

4

Remove excess wax with the flat stick that comes in the kit.

Lightly use the buffing pad to restore original luster.

II. DOOR PANEL CONTRACTION REPAIR

As seasonal temperature and humidity changes occur within a house, door panels are susceptible to minor expansion and contraction. The contraction or shrinkage of door panels during low humidity periods may result in the appearance of an unfinished line down the length of the panel where it joins the door stile. Wellborn recommends the installation of a humidity control system to substantially reduce the possibility of expansion and contraction in all wood products in the home. If climactic conditions do not correct the situation automatically, obtain a Wellborn Touch-up Kit in the proper color and follow the repair instructions below. The color of the touch-up marker should correspond with the color of the door (i.e., light for light, medium for medium). However, due to the natural characteristic of wood to darken over time, it may be necessary to experiment a little.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING THE REPAIR.

YOU CANNOT TOUCH UP GLAZES.

STEP 1

: Remove the door from the cabinet and place it on a flat surface.

STEP 2

: Use a small piece of 220 grit sandpaper to remove any build-up or residue being careful to not remove

any of the existing stain.

STEP 3

: Shake marker thoroughly to mix contents. Depress felt tip against cardboard or newspaper to start material

flow, watching felt tip until material reaches the point. Use care not to over saturate the point.

STEP 4

: Start at one end and try to use one steady stroke to do the repair, as it is difficult to get uniform color

otherwise. It may be necessary to go over the area a second time to achieve the desired shade. If difficulty is

experienced after two strokes, it may then be necessary to “flood” or saturate the tip of the marker or flow

material into the troubled area. If this is the case, be sure to a have a rag handy to remove excess material

before it dries. Minimal pressure should be used on the rag to keep it from getting into the groove itself so as

not to remove the paint from the actual repair area.

STEP 5

: With certain doors or areas, it may be necessary to trim the tip of the touch-up marker to a finer point. This

is easily done with a razor blade or a sharp knife. The tip can be removed and turned around, if desired, so as

to keep the original shape on one end for touching up other areas.

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Door and Hinge Adjustments

If your door is out of alignment, determine the hinge type on your cabinets based on the photographs below and use the following steps to make the necessary adjustments.

Use a #2 Phillips head and a #2 POZI tip screwdriver for all adjustments.

I. HINGE A – C2199, C2204, C2207, C1103, C1104 AND C1105

1. Height Adjustment: Loosen fixing screw (screw #1) on all hinges of one door. Move

door to desired position. Retighten fixing screws on all hinges.

2. Loosen side adjustment screw (screw #2) on all hinges of one door.

Move door to desired position. Retighten fixing screws on all hinges. You have up to

1.5mm (1⁄16”) in each direction.

3. The cam (screw #3) moves the door in and out for depth of each

hinge, just turn to adjust.

II. HINGE B – C2208 AND C1107

Height Adjustment: Loosen fixing screw (screw #1) on all hinges of one door. Move door to

desired position. Retighten fixing screws on all hinges.

2 1

3

B 1

A

Smooth Close Hinge version available for hinges A, B and D. Contains the same adjustments as its standard counterpart with the addition of an on/off switch.

ON/OFF SWITCH

III. HINGE C – C2210

Height Adjustment: Loosen fixing screw (screw #1) on all hinges of one door. Move

door to desired position. Retighten fixing screws on all hinges.

C

1

IV. HINGE D – C2214 AND C1106

1. Height Adjustment: Loosen fixing screw (screw #1) on all hinges of one door. Move

door to desired position. Retighten fixing screws on all hinges.

2. Side Adjustment: Turn side adjustment screw (screw #2) until door is in proper

position. You have up to 1.5mm (1⁄16”) in each direction.

3. Depth Adjustment: The cam (screw #3) moves the door in and out for depth of each

hinge, just turn to adjust.

V. HINGE E – C2187, C2188 AND C2190

1. Height Adjustment: Loosen fixing screws (screw #1 or #5) on all hinges of one door.

Move door to desired position. Retighten fixing screws on all hinges.

2. Side Adjustment: Turn side adjustment screw (screw #2) until door is in proper

position. You have up to 1.5mm (1⁄16”) in each direction.

3. Depth Adjustment: Loosen fixing screw (screw #3) and move door to desired position,

retighten fixing screw.

4. Door Removal: To remove hinge from mounting plates, press on clip (#4) and remove.

To attach door, slide into track and press firmly to clip into plate.

E

4

3

5

D

2

1 3

2

1

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VI. HINGE F – C2191, C2192

1. Height Adjustment: The cam screw (screw #1) moves the door up and down, just

turn to adjust.

2. Side Adjustment: Turn side adjustment screw (screw #2) until door is in proper

position.

3. Depth Adjustment: Loosen fixing screw (screw #3) and move door to desired

position, retighten fixing screw. The cam screw (screw #4) allows for additional

depth adjustment if necessary.

4. Door Removal: To remove hinge from mounting plate, pull up on locking clip (#5).

To attach the door, slide the hinge into the mounting plate track and press firmly

until a “click” is heard.

5

F

3

4

2

1

VII. HINGE G – C1087

1. Height Adjustment: Rotate cam screw on mounting plate to adjust door position

(±2 mm). On non-cam mounting plates, loosen screws, adjust door and

retighten screws.

2.

3. Depth adjustment: Rotate rear spiral tech cam screw to adjust door gap

(+3 mm, -2 mm).

G

3

2

1

VIII. HINGE H – C2197, C2200 AND C2201

1. Horizontal Adjustment: Loosen all hinge attachment screws

on the back of the door. Adjust the door to the desired position.

Tighten the hinge attachment screws and check fit. Repeat if

necessary.

2. Vertical Adjustment: Loosen all hinge attachment screws on

the inside of the cabinet frame. Adjust the door to the desired

position. Tighten the hinge attachment screws and check fit.

Repeat if necessary.

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Drawer Adjustments

If your drawer is out of alignment, it can be easily corrected. Determine what type of drawer mounts you have on your cabinetry and follow the corresponding directions.

Top

View

Sidemount Full Access Full-Extension Undermount

I. SIDEMOUNT DRAWER SLIDES

A. Side-to-Side Adjustments

1. The drawer slides can be adjusted at the back of the cabinet by moving the drawer slide side to side

within the plug-in bracket.

II. FULL ACCESS DRAWER SLIDES

A. Height Adjustments

1. The height of the drawer can be adjusted at the front using the rollers on the

front fixing clips located underneath the drawer.

B. Side-to-Side Adjustments

1. The drawer slides can be adjusted at the back of the cabinet by moving the

intermediate bracket piece side to side within the plug-in back plate.

III. FULL EXTENSION SOFT CLOSE UNDERMOUNT DRAWER SLIDES

A. Height Adjustments

1. Press up on the latch.

2. Push towards the back of the drawer.

3. This provides for upper adjustment only.

B. Side-to-Side Adjustments

1. The drawer slides can be adjusted in the back of the cabinet by moving the

intermediate bracket piece side to side within the plug-in back plate.

C. Drawer Removal

1. Squeeze the orange handles on the locking devices.

2. Pull the drawer straight out and up.

D. Drawer Installation

1. Place the drawer on the runners and close.

2. The locking devices will automatically engage the runners.

Important Installation Notes for Drawer Fronts

NOTE FOR SELECT

Important Installation Note: 5-piece drawer fronts attached to plywood dovetail or wood dovetail drawer boxes will have additional bumpers placed on the 'figure 8' drawer front attachment brackets for added protection during shipping.

These bumpers should be removed after cabinet installation.

NOTE FOR PREMIER

Important Installation Note: 5-piece drawer fronts will have additional bumpers placed on the 'figure 8' drawer front attachment brackets for added protection during shipping. These bumpers should be removed after cabinet installation.

NOTE FOR ESTATE AND ELEGANT BATH

Important Installation Note: Overlay 5-piece drawer fronts will have additional bumpers placed on the 'figure 8' drawer front attachment brackets for added protection during shipping. These bumpers should be removed after cabinet installation.

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These warranties cover Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., brands including Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., Estate Collection, Elegant Bath Collection and Wellborn Closets as specified under the Select, Premier Series and Estate Collection exclusive series and brand specific details.

Five-Year Limited Warranty—The Select Series

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., provides a Five-Year Limited Warranty on The Select Series to the original consumer purchaser for five years from the Wellborn Dealer’s original date of purchase on our cabinetry parts.

Lifetime Limited Warranty—The Premier Series, Elegant

Bath Collection, Wellborn Closets and Estate Collection

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., provides a Lifetime Limited Warranty on The Premier Series, Wellborn

Closets, Elegant Bath Collection and Estate Collection to the original consumer purchaser for the lifetime of the product from the Wellborn Dealer’s original date of purchase. The lifetime of cabinets is expected to be 10 years. Based on all other warranty terms and conditions being met, warranty claims will be prorated based on the expected lifetime of the product.

Exclusive Lifetime Limited Warranty

Drawer Box, Door Hinge & Drawer Suspension System

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., warrants our solid wood dovetailed drawer box to the original consumer purchaser for the lifetime of the product. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., also offers an Exclusive Lifetime

Limited Warranty to the original consumer purchaser on our Drawer Suspension Systems and

Door Hinges. This warranty is expressed by the supplier. Replacement hinges and drawer slides are

subject to availability from our supplier. If a claim is filed after a product becomes obsolete, the

manufacturer will replace the discontinued product with the product closest to being equivalent to the original. After Wellborn’s warranty expires, it is the consumer’s responsibility to contact the

manufacturer for hinge or slide replacements.

These warranties constitute the exclusive remedy against Wellborn for all cabinetry parts which have been proven to Wellborn’s

satisfaction to be defective in material and/or workmanship under normal residential usage. These warranties are only valid in the United States of America. All of the above named warranties are limited to the first and original buyer, and are not transferable to subsequent owners.

Wellborn cabinets are certified by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association. All warranties will be void if cabinets or cabinet parts are in any way mishandled, modified, damaged, improperly installed or stored during or prior to installation or storage situations where loading exceeds the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association testing and certification standards, which are in compliance with American National Standards Institute #A161-2000. Furthermore, this warranty will not apply to cabinets or cabinet parts damaged by abuse, misuse, neglect, acts of God, exposure to moisture, water, extreme temperatures, the effects of normal wear and tear or installed or utilized in other than normal residential applications. Cabinets must be installed for 90 days in order to be considered for Warranty. All accessories and cabinet accessories warranties will be associated with the series in which they are sold.

Claims:

I. Claims must initially be made through the Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., Dealer.

II. Proof of purchase is required to obtain benefits from the warranty

III. If your Dealer is no longer in business, or no longer carries the Wellborn product line, contact Wellborn at the address below and we will direct you to another Wellborn Dealer.

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.; Customer Service/Warranty Claims; P.O. Box 1210; Ashland, AL 36251

(SEE CLAIM DETAILS ON FOLLOWING PAGES)

All warranty work must go through the Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., Dealer. Wellborn is obligated to provide parts to the dealer.

Upon inspection, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., Customer Service Department, at their discretion, will either replace or repair the defective part. This warranty does not cover costs associated with shipping or transportation of replacements, removal or installation costs, loss of time, use or revenue or other incidental damages, regardless of whether the work was performed by a contractor, service company or consumer. Replacement parts and cabinets may not match your existing cabinetry due to changes in the finish and wood over time.

Proper care can extend the performance and beauty of your cabinetry. Our installation manual, B8758PK10, was written as a guide to the operation, maintenance and installation of our product. If you did not receive your complimentary copy of this booklet, please contact your nearest Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., Dealer. Furniture polishes and waxes should not be used on Wellborn cabinetry.

This warranty became effective January 1, 2015, and covers cabinets ordered on or after January 1, 2015. Cabinets ordered before January 1, 2015, are covered by the warranty in effect at the time of purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

SEE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR DETAILS

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Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., provides a Lifetime Limited Warranty on the Premier Series, Wellborn Closets, Elegant Bath

Collection and Estate Collection to the original consumer purchaser for the lifetime of the product. We also provide a Five-

Year Limited Warranty on the Select Series to the original consumer purchaser for five years from the Wellborn Dealer’s original date of purchase on our cabinetry parts. The Select Series has a machine sanded finishing process and does not include the detailed hand sanding technique featured in the Premier Series and Estate Collection. Therefore, Wellborn

Cabinet, Inc., does not recommend designs combining these series. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., does not warrant finish matching between Home Concepts, the Select Series and the Premier Series, Elegant Bath Collection or Estate Collection due to differences in wood characteristics and finishing processes. This warranty does not cover any and all claims hereunder made relating to or arising from finish matching which may exist in cabinets within designs blending or mixing different series, such as designs combining the Home Concepts or Select Series with the Premier Series, Elegant Bath Collection or Estate Collection.

We further warrant our solid wood dovetailed drawer box to the original consumer purchaser for the lifetime of the product.

We also offer an Exclusive Lifetime Limited Warranty to the original consumer purchaser on our Drawer Suspension Systems and Door Hinges. This warranty is expressed by the supplier. Replacement hinges and drawer slides are subject to availability from our supplier. If a claim is filed after a product becomes obsolete, the manufacturer will replace the discontinued product with the product that is closest to being equivalent to the original. After Wellborn’s warranty expires, it is the consumer’s responsibility to contact the manufacturer for hinge or slide replacements. These warranties constitute the exclusive remedy against Wellborn for all cabinetry parts that have been proven to Wellborn’s satisfaction to be defective in material and/ or workmanship under normal residential usage. These warranties are only valid in the United States of America. These warranties are limited to the first and original buyer, and are not transferable to subsequent owners. The lifetime of cabinets is expected to be 10 years. Based on all other warranty terms and conditions being met, credit for replacement of product for warranty claims will be prorated based on the expected lifetime of the product.

Estate and Elegant Bath Collection Warranty Information

Inset Cabinetry

There are extreme differences in the design and the installation of inset cabinetry. Due to the cabinet doors inset design into the face frame, many design rules are different than in standard overlay cabinetry including pull dimensions, door opening tolerance for adjacent cabinets and interior accessories and many more. Installing inset cabinets has extreme differences from standard overlay. Prior to installation, cabinet should be placed on a level surface, door spacers removed and each door and drawer inspected for proper opening and closing. If there are any issues with operation of the cabinet parts, contact your customer service representative immediately prior to cabinet installation. The door and drawer front opening and closing operation will be voided from warranty if the cabinet has been installed.

Inset cabinets must be carefully installed with proper shimming, to avoid racking the cabinet out of square, which causes binding and malfunction. Cabinets must NOT be racked in any way for inset cabinetry. Cabinet doors and drawers should NOT be removed from cabinet during installation.

Vanity Wall Mounts

Because of the design characteristics of the Wall Mounted Vanity, Wellborn recommends installation strictly in accordance with the instructions in the Elegant Bath Collection Specification and Price Catalog and the Installation, Care and Warranty

Guide. Failure to strictly follow the installation illustration may result in an unintended separation of the Vanity from the wall and potentially cause injury or damage to property. Any such damage to the Vanity caused by an installation not strictly adhering to the illustration in the above referenced literature is not covered by our warranty.

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., will send the original consumer purchaser a new Wellborn dovetailed drawer box to replace any defective dovetailed drawer box subject to this warranty. This warranty is for replacement only. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., specifically does not cover drawers which have been exposed to abuse, misuse or excessive loads. To obtain replacement, remove the drawer from the cabinet and remove the drawer front and hardware from the drawer box. Mail the drawer box and $15.00 (certified check or money order) for postage and handling to:

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.; P.O. Box 1210; Ashland, AL 36251

Please enclose a letter explaining the defect with a copy of your proof of purchase. Give the full name and address of your dealer and original installer. Allow approximately 4-6 weeks for delivery.

All claims for defective products must be submitted, in writing, on the Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., Warranty Claims Form, to the

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., Dealer, detailing the specific problem no later than 90 days after the defect has been known. Proof of purchase (an original invoice or a dated sales receipt from a Wellborn Dealer) is required. Warranty claims must be initially made through your Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., Dealer. The Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., Dealer will present the warranty claim to

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. If you need further assistance, please contact:

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.; Customer Service/Warranty Claims; P.O. Box 1210; Ashland, AL 36251

Upon inspection, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., at their discretion, will either replace or repair the defective part. This warranty does not cover costs associated with shipping or transportation of replacements, removal or installation costs, loss of time, use or revenue or other incidental damages, regardless of whether the work was performed by a contractor, service company or consumer. Replacement items will be sent at a charge cost to the Dealer and submitted as a credit by a Wellborn Territory Manager. This is a parts-only warranty, and excludes any charges for labor expense or product damage incurred by the installer in connection with the replacement of defective parts or portions thereof. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., will not be responsible for any product damaged as a result of the purchaser’s attempt to repair the product. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., reserves the right to request products be returned to the factory for determination of warranty requirements before issuing credit.

This warranty only covers products supplied by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

All woods feature natural characteristics such as grain patterns, texture and color variations, we do not consider these defects in our product. Read the Product Awareness Statement on the following page for a detailed explanation of characteristics that are not considered to be defects of our product. Wood based materials must be protected against humidity extremes, both high and low, and direct moisture since the wood used in them retains its hygroscopic properties despite the fact that it has been processed.

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PRODUCT AWARENESS STATEMENT

The natural characteristics of wood with respect to its color, texture, finishes, grain pattern and wood movement will show distinctive features that may be perceived by some individuals to be product defects. However, these characteristics result from environmental factors beyond manufacturer’s control (i.e., humidity changes), and are not considered defects on a Wellborn

product, and are excluded from Warranty. To gain further understanding of the characteristics of hardwoods, please review the

section titled “Characteristics of Wood” in our Installation, Care and Warranty Guide. The following are examples of these natural characteristics:

• All wood finishes will show a change in color of finish and wood over time, (including thermofoiled and laminate doors), which may occur when exposed to sunlight, smoke, UV rays, indoor lighting, household or cleaning chemicals or other environmental conditions. White will develop yellow tones.

Some panels, such as veneer, may change at a faster rate than solid wood.

• All doors will show separation and peeling in the joints at the door corners. These characteristics are more prevalent in miter door styles than other doors. This is directly related to relative humidity and how it reacts to wood. We recommend humidity control in your home.

• Separation at the face frame or door joint lines can be visible in all stained and painted finishes. These characteristics are more prevalent in darker finishes and painted products.

• Solid wood doors manufactured of quality kiln-dried hardwood are affected by temperature and humidity and will expand or

contract, depending on the installed location. These conditions are inherent in all wood products and will cause a light line to appear at edges of the center panel normally when winter heating greatly reduces humidity. This can easily be touched up (use a Wellborn Touch up Kit) and is not considered a defect. Excessive humidity will cause expansion of the center panel which will result in shifting of rails and stiles of the door. This can be controlled by regulating humidity.

• Painted Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) doors display a color variance from the painted maple face frames and mouldings used in the same finish due to the MDF substrate material. This is not considered a defect and is not covered under warranty.

• Any product that is exposed to moisture will show separation at the joints. This natural characteristic is excluded from warranty.

• Undue wetness and heat to the edges of thermofoil and laminate doors will cause delamination over time.

• Doors that are warped must be allowed to hang through one heating cycle, or 180 days, before a no-charge replacement will be considered.

• Some doors may warp slightly after being installed in a new home due to high humidity levels and in older homes due to low humidity levels. The door will usually return to its normal flat position after going through the heating cycle; however, cabinets need to be checked for proper installation and squareness. Cabinets installed improperly can be racked out of square. If cabinets are not properly installed and shimmed and the floor is unlevel, the cabinet face frame may rack to the contour of the wall resulting in doors that appear off a flat plane. The door will probably still be flat and not warped or racked. These problems can be greatly reduced with correct installation and humidity control.

• Variations in natural grains and finishes (especially noticeable in natural and light stain colors) are not considered defects.

• Scratches and changes in finish sheen resulting from bumps or abrasions occurring during delivery, installation and daily usage are not considered defects.

Even though great care and quality control standards exist in the manufacture of these products, the above characteristics could possibly develop in your cabinetry. We recommend humidity control in your home for all products to reduce the possibility of wood movement and shrinkage. Wood-based materials must be protected against extreme high and low humidity variations and direct moisture since wood contains hygroscopic properties even though it has been processed.

Wellborn uses certain techniques to achieve design features of cabinetry. The results of these techniques are intentional and are not considered to be defects on a Wellborn product. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. makes no warranty on the design features created by these techniques. The following are examples of these techniques.

Bead Board Stain Retention: The Harbour, New Haven and Bridgeport door styles have a bead board door center panel. The bead board grooves retain more stain in ALL finishes, resulting in a darker color in the grooves. This is not considered a product defect and has no warranty.

Burnishing: A technique where the profile edges have been brushed with a dark glaze to create an antiqued effect.

Carved Edges: A technique where small areas of the wood surface are chiseled out on door edges and corners meaning to create a high level of worn look.

Dry Brushing: A technique applying a very dark stain to imitate distressing on the surface of the wood.

Glazing: Many of Wellborn’s Specialty Finishes receive a glazing finish process. This process purposely creates an uneven, inconsistent look by applying an accent stain over the entire door and then wiping off, leaving a “hang up” of light to dark tones in the corners, deep grooves and wood grains creating an inconsistent light to dark all over glazed look. The soft edges of the Milan and Barcelona doors are created by applying a 1⁄8” thick solid wood edge. Certain stains may show a slight line between the door panel and wood edge. This is an acceptable level of quality for these doors and finish combinations. Many finishes have a paint applied to the face frames, doors, drawer fronts and end panels, which will result in joint separation. This characteristic of painted finishes is excluded from terms of warranty.

Medium Dents: A physical technique of randomly striking the wood surface with a tool to create indentations that mimic the look of aged wood. Medium Dents are larger than Worm Holes and will collect a glaze in varying amounts when applied.

Rasping: A physical technique using a metal rasp to run over the edges and raised details to mimic severe wear.

Rub Thru: A sanding technique used to randomly expose an undercoat or natural wood tone of corners and edges.

Small Dents: A physical technique of randomly striking the wood surface with a tool to create indentations that mimic the look of aged wood. Small Dents are larger than Worm Holes and will collect a glaze in varying amounts when applied.

Spatter: A paint technique where paint is flicked across the surface producing inconsistent spatter on the stained or painted surface.

Worm Holes: A physical technique of randomly placing small round holes that mimics the look of insect penetration that occurs naturally in trees and harvested wood. Worm Holes are smaller than Small Dents and will collect a glaze in varying amounts when applied.

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CAUTION: During the cleaning cycle of self-cleaning appliances, we recommend that you remove the doors and drawers of all cabinets adjacent to and above the oven. The cleaning cycle generates heat that could affect the finish and surface of the cabinets. We recommend a Delamination Shield (Item Code: DS) be placed between freestanding base ovens and adjacent base cabinet during cabinet installation.

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., reserves the right to continuous product refinement. Specification changes in design and materials may be introduced, as conditions require, without obligation to make changes to products previously manufactured. If a claim is filed after a product becomes obsolete, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., reserves the right to honor the warranty by replacing the discontinued product with the current product that is closest to being equivalent to the original product. This replacement product may not perfectly match the original. On all product enhancements the old style will no longer be available as of the effective date of the change.

Discontinued door styles and finishes will be available for replacement for 6 months from discontinue date; however, lead times will vary from standard lead time program. Production will be run once per quarter. The warranty on any replacement product will extend for the balance of the original warranty.

Painted face frames and other painted product will eventually have visible cracking around the joint areas and color will vary from thermofoil and laminate doors. These variations are considered the natural characteristics of the material in relation to their

environment and are not covered under these warranties. All thermofoil and laminate cabinets have painted face frames. Many finishes have paint applied to the face frames, doors, drawer fronts and end panels. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., makes no warranty on self-applied stains or finishes. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., does not warranty any unfinished wood hoods once they are altered. Due to the wide shaker stiles, Bristol will have a stronger tendency to warp.

Any wall cabinets greater than 36” wide are not recommended as stand alone cabinets without additional reinforcements above and beyond Wellborn’s installation manual guidelines. We also recommend that any stand alone cabinet, regardless of width, be reinforced with angle brackets to help support the weight that is added to cabinet interior from accessories. Wellborn Cabinet,

Inc., will not warranty any cabinets that fall as a result of standing alone. It is the dealer’s responsibility to design cabinetry that is not single displayed on a wall. Dealer will be obligated to pay the cost of damages if dealer designs kitchen with single cabinets.

Wellborn Cabinet Inc., meets or exceeds KCMA weight requirements.

Oak and Poplar are open grain woods and therefore the stains and glazes used in specialty finishes will hang up in all open grain areas of the door, which will appear as “ticking” and “bleed out”. These features are acceptable with specialty finishes on oak and poplar and are not considered defects. Therefore, these features are not covered under these warranties.

Painted Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) doors display a color variance from the painted maple face frames used in the same finish due to the MDF substrate material. This is not considered a defect and is not covered under warranty.

Character maple and character cherry have very different characteristics than standard hard maple, cherry and other woods giving it an overall distinctive rustic appearance. Because these wood types are unique, it is important to understand the qualities of character maple and character cherry.

Character cherry has very different characteristics than standard cherry and other woods giving it an overall distinctive rustic appearance. Its characteristics are brought out by randomly occurring, variously sized knots, worm holes and tracks, gum pockets and streaks, mineral stains and streaks, burls, blemishes, sapwood, and non-structural splits. The amount of character marks will vary from each piece of wood making each kitchen unique. Character cherry will include wood color differences that can range from pink to dark brown with a flowing grain pattern. While knots in character cherry are more rare than in character maple, it is possible to find open and closed knots with some knots possibly located in the center panel of door and drawer panels. Cluster knots could also be a feature.

Character maple has very different characteristics than standard hard maple and other woods giving it an overall distinctive rustic appearance. Its characteristics are brought out by randomly occurring, variously sized knots, pin holes, worm holes and tracks, gum and bark pockets, sugar tracks, heartwood and mineral streaks. The amount of character marks will vary from each piece of wood making each kitchen unique. Character maple will include wood color differences caused by variations found in minerals in the soil. It will be common to find open knots and bark pockets. Some knots may have small holes through the center panel. Character features include knots that may be located in the center panel of the door and drawer panels.

Open knots located in the center panel of the door and drawer panels are acceptable, though they must be structurally sound. An entire knot can be as large as 2½” in diameter. Visible openings in knots clear through must not exceed ½”. Cluster knots could also be a feature. Some knot locations may affect hardware placement.

Dark stains and paints will hide the majority of character features. Large open knots and some splits, if present, may still be partially visible. Character features are more noticeable on Natural or lighter toned finishes.

Other parts of the cabinet like door stiles, rails and mouldings, will not include knots, but may show character cherry’s and maple’s other natural features. The Bristol and Cortland door styles are the only exception to this due to it’s wide shaker stiles and rails and will have some knots located in the stiles and rails of the door. However, it will be uncommon to find all markings on any single piece. Door parts are chosen at random with the appearance of each individual door varying widely from a great amount of character to relatively clear maple/cherry. It could occur that a part will be clear maple/cherry as well. Cabinet face frames, end panels and open cabinets (such as bookcases and other components) will not include knots, however they may appear with grain characteristics of character and/or clear maple/cherry. For character maple and cherry end panels, use

Matching Wall and Base End Panels. The natural characteristics of character maple and character cherry, including variations in grain patterns and color, are not considered reasons for product replacement and are not covered under the Warranty Program.

We recommend viewing a door sample prior to ordering.

The Antique Technique is created by using various techniques which include burnishing, rub through, small dents and worm holes. Each piece will vary in the amount of sanding and will also vary within the piece itself. Due to the random placement of these effects, every door will be unique and no two doors will be identical. The Antique Technique is available on doors, drawer fronts and specified mouldings. All other components such as face frames and accessories, such as bookcases, will receive the standard base finish. For your convenience, Antique, or the substitution thereof, will be noted for each item in the specification catalog. This technique’s effects will vary within individual doors and throughout the entire kitchen. These features are acceptable on Antique Technique and are not considered defects. Therefore, these features are not covered under warranty.

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The Carriage Technique is created by using various techniques which include rub through, small dents and worm holes. Each piece will vary in the amount of sanding and will also vary within the piece itself. Due to the random placement of these effects, every door will be unique and no two doors will be identical. The Carriage Technique is available on doors, drawer fronts and specified mouldings. All other components such as face frames and accessories, such as bookcases, will receive the standard base finish. For your convenience, Carriage, or the substitution thereof, will be noted for each item in the specification catalog.

This technique’s effects will vary within individual doors and throughout the entire kitchen. These features are acceptable on

Carriage Technique and are not considered defects. Therefore, these features are not covered under warranty.

The Cottage Technique is created by applying a coat of finishing stain to the entire door along with an inconsistent spattering.

Spatter is a paint technique where paint is flicked across the surface producing inconsistent spatter on the stained or painted surface. The product is then finished with our clear resistant top coat to protect the aged look that was created. Each piece will vary in the amount of spattering which will also vary within the piece itself. Due to the random placement of these effects, every door will be unique and no two doors will be identical. Cottage Techniques will not match at cuts or corners created during installation. This variance is what creates the individual uniqueness of each kitchen. The Cottage Technique is available on doors, drawer fronts and specified mouldings. For your convenience, Cottage, or the substitution thereof, will be noted for each item in the specification catalog. The special effects of Cottage are not considered reasons for product replacement and are not covered under the Warranty Program. We recommend viewing a door sample prior to ordering.

The Heirloom Technique is created by adding small dents and worm holes prior to finishing, then adding dry brushing during finishing. Worm holes are a physical technique of randomly placing small round holes that mimics the look of insect penetration that occurs naturally in trees and harvested wood. Worm Holes are smaller than Small Dents and will collect a glaze in varying amounts when applied. Small dents are a physical technique of randomly striking the wood surface with a tool to create indentations that mimic the look of aged wood. Small Dents are larger than Worm Holes and will collect a glaze in varying amounts when applied. These indentions then collect varying amounts of glazing to range from being highly visible to unnoticeable from the finish. Dry Brushing is a hand applied finish technique that accents the ridges and edges of the individual pieces. Dry b rush strokes are random and apparent, but will vary in thickness, transparency and quantity. Our durable and resistant topcoat is applied to keep this timeworn look protected. Each piece will vary in the amount of distressing to maintain a randomness of this effect. The Heirloom Technique is available on doors, drawer fronts, the face frames of Open Display

Cabinets and Bookcases and specified mouldings. All other face frames and accessories will not receive this technique and for your convenience will be notated in the Price and Specification Catalogs. This technique’s effects will vary within individual doors and throughout the entire kitchen. These features are acceptable with the Heirloom Technique and are not considered defects. Therefore, these features are not covered under warranty.

The Olde World Technique is created by using various techniques which include burnishing, rasping, carved edges, dry brushing, rub through, medium dents and worm holes. Each piece will vary in the amount of sanding and will also vary within the piece itself. Due to the random placement of these effects, every door will be unique and no two doors will be identical. The Olde

World Technique is available on doors, drawer fronts and specified mouldings. All other components such as face frames and accessories, such as bookcases, will receive the standard base finish. For your convenience, Olde World, or the substitution thereof, will be noted for each item in the specification catalog. This technique’s effects will vary within individual doors and throughout the entire kitchen. These features are acceptable on Olde World Technique and are not considered defects.

Therefore, these features are not covered under warranty.

The SeaSide Technique is created by using various techniques which include burnishing and dry brushing. SeaSide is available on a select group of paints in maple, character maple, oak and hickory. Each piece will vary in the amount of sanding and will also vary within the piece itself. Due to the random placement of these effects, every door will be unique and no two doors will be identical. The SeaSide Technique is available on doors, drawer fronts and specified mouldings. All other components such as face frames and accessories, such as bookcases, will receive the standard base finish. For your convenience, SeaSide, or the substitution thereof, will be noted for each item in the specification catalog. This technique’s effects will vary within individual doors and throughout the entire kitchen. These features are acceptable on SeaSide Technique and are not considered defects.

Therefore, these features are not covered under warranty.

The Vintage Technique is created by sanding through to the raw wood creating a rubbed, worn effect. Then a coat of finishing stain is applied to the entire door. The product is then finished with our clear resistant topcoat to protect the aged look that was created. Each piece will vary in the amount of sanding and will also vary within the piece itself. Due to the random placement of these effects, every door will be unique and no two doors will be identical. The Vintage Technique is available on doors, drawer fronts and specified mouldings. All other components such as face frames and accessories, such as bookcases, will receive the standard base finish. For your convenience, Vintage, or the substitution thereof, will be noted for each item in the specification catalog. All doors with a flat center panel will not receive the Vintage Technique on the center panel. The worn edges will vary within individual doors and throughout the entire kitchen. These features are acceptable on Vintage Technique on painted finishes with a glaze technique and are not considered defects. Therefore, these features are not covered under warranty.

The Brush Finish technique is a hand applied glaze in a subtle brush stroke over laying the paint providing a depth to the finish not seen with standard glazing. All glazing is inconsistent providing a uniqueness to each part and piece it is applied to.

A Brush Finish is created by a hand brushed technique applied to a contrasting ,opaque base color to look like a brush painted finish. Due to the unique nature of Brush Finish, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. does not guarantee that any two jobs or any two doors will look exactly alike. This variability should be explained so customers understand their kitchen will vary in appearance from your showroom display or door sample in the overall color tone, the amount of wiping, patterns and the amount of hang up and coverage. This technique should only be selected after viewing a Sample Front Kit (SFK) in the door style, species and color the customer will be ordering. Variances in this finish process are common and will not be considered a reason for product replacement or warranty.

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The Unfinished option is available for all door styles in the Premier Series and Estate Collection except MDF and thermofoil door styles. Cabinet doors, drawer fronts and face frames will be unfinished. The cabinet interior will have an applied natural maple laminate. All open cabinets, like bookcases, will have an unfinished interior. End panels will be natural maple laminate. This product is sanded at the factory; however, it should be sanded prior to field applying a finish to remove any residue that may be on the surface. Unfinished cabinets lack the protection of a finish coat and are more susceptible to damage from variations in temperature and humidity, and therefore are not cover under warranty. The Unfinished option on all cabinets voids the warranty.

ColorInspire is a program that will allow your customers the ability to choose from thousands of colors in any of the

Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams or Valspar color decks for that just right color. ColorInspire utilizes a catalyzed conversion finish that is oven-cured creating a baked-on long lasting finish. The sheen level will be the standard low sheen level used on the current paint program. All hardwoods, being a product of nature, vary from one piece to the next, even from the same tree, each having its own characteristics. Therefore, each piece of wood, each cabinet and each kitchen is unique. Painted finishes are created with several coats of pigmented paint and two coats of sealers. The final step is a conversion varnish topcoat that is oven-cured creating a tough, baked-on, long lasting finish. Depending on the door material chosen, some of the wood grain may show through the paint. The natural characteristics of wood create a constant state of expansion and contraction in every door, drawer front and face frame resulting in the visibility of joint lines. These visible joint lines are part of the beauty of painted finishes on natural wood. Samples approximate the actual paint color. It is also important to know that natural wood variation, graining, lighting (natural and artificial), profiles and edge shapes will affect the appearance of the color.

ColorInspire is a catalyzed painted finish. There will be a slight difference between the ColorInspire sample and the cabinet order. The ColorInspire sample will not be an exact match to the paint manufacturer’s paper color deck. Any self-applied stains to any Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. products are not covered under warranty.

It is the nature of solid wood to vary somewhat in color and grain characteristics. Sample products may not precisely reflect the natural grain and color found in Wellborn cabinets. Exposure to sunlight, smoke, household chemicals and other environmental conditions will affect the color of the finish through time. Every wood species exhibits additional characteristics with age such as darkening of grain, pinholes and sap runs. Because of these influences, finish samples should not be used to represent the product beyond 18 months from date of manufacture. It is the Wellborn Customer’s responsibility to keep samples and showrooms current and to make sure their showroom is reflective of Wellborn finishes and door styles. It is the Wellborn

Customer’s responsibility to check that samples are marked correctly for accuracy of color and door profile before releasing for presentation.

This is the exclusive warranty of Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., and is in lieu of all other warranties. Except as set forth herein,

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the product. Furthermore, incidental or consequential damages resulting from the failure of this product are expressly excluded as remedies. Wellborn neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liabilities in connection with the sale of its products except in the case of expressed warranties which may be issued in writing from time to time with respect to particular products. Except where a different expressed written warranty has been issued with respect to particular products, no warranty, expressed or implied, is intended to be provided by Wellborn to any person or persons other than the original consumer purchaser. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or limitations or exclusions of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty became effective January 1, 2015, and covers cabinets ordered on or after January 1, 2015. Cabinets ordered before January 1, 2015, are covered by the warranty in effect at the time of purchase. This warranty does not include The Home

Concepts brand by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., products. The Home Concepts brand by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., possesses its own warranty.

Penalty Clause Contracts: Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., will assume no liability whatsoever in any penalty clause contracts even if it appears that we are at fault in triggering such a penalty. All liability will be borne by the Dealer who chooses to be committed.

Wellborn customers are responsible for reviewing all warranties and disclaimers with their consumer purchasers. Wellborn Dealer responsibilities include management of warranty claims from the consumer purchaser. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., advises the Wellborn

Dealer to require the consumer purchaser to sign statement of understanding below, but has no liability should the Dealer fail to do so.

Wellborn Customer/Dealer—Any individual or business that buys Wellborn products directly from Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Consumer Purchaser—One who purchases Wellborn products from a Wellborn Customer.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

Being the consumer purchaser of the cabinetry discussed by the warranty above, I understand the Product Awareness Statements and Disclaimers as called out in this document.

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One-Year Limited Warranty

The Home Concepts brand by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., provides a One-Year Limited Warranty to the original consumer purchaser for one year from Home Concepts Dealer’s original date of purchase on our cabinetry parts.

Exclusive Lifetime Limited Warranty

The Home Concepts brand by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., also offers an Exclusive Lifetime Limited Warranty to the original consumer purchaser on our Drawer Suspension Systems and Door Hinges. This warranty is expressed by the supplier.

Replacement hinges and drawer slides are subject to availability from our supplier. If a claim is filed after a product becomes obsolete, the manufacturer will replace the discontinued product with the product that is closest to being equivalent to the original. After Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.’s, warranty expires, it is the consumer purchaser’s responsibility to contact the manufacturer for hinge and slide replacement.

These warranties constitute the exclusive remedy against Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., for all cabinetry parts which have been proven to

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.’s, satisfaction to be defective in material and/or workmanship under normal residential usage. These warranties are only valid in the United States of America. All of the above named warranties are limited to the first and original buyer, and are not transferable to subsequent owners.

Home Concepts Cabinets are certified by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association. All warranties will be void if cabinets or cabinet parts are in any way mishandled, modified, damaged, improperly installed or stored during or prior to installation or storage situations where loading exceeds the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association testing and certification standards which are in compliance with American National Standards Institute #A161-2000. Furthermore, this warranty will not apply to cabinets or cabinet parts damaged by abuse, misuse, neglect, acts of God, exposure to moisture, water or extreme temperatures, the effects of normal wear and tear or installed or utilized in other than normal residential applications. Cabinets must be installed for 90 days in order to be considered for Warranty.

Claims :

I. Claims must initially be made through the Home Concepts Dealer.

II. Proof of purchase is required to obtain benefits from the warranty.

III. If your Home Concepts Dealer is no longer in business, or no longer carries the Home Concepts product line, contact Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., at the address below and we will direct you to another Home Concepts Dealer.

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.; Customer Service/Warranty Claims; P.O. Box 1210; Ashland, AL 36251

(SEE CLAIM DETAILS ON FOLLOWING PAGES)

All warranty work must go through the Home Concepts Dealer. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., is obligated to provide parts to the dealer. Upon inspection, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., Customer Service Department, at their discretion, will either replace or repair the defective part. This warranty does not cover costs associated with shipping or transportation of replacements, removal or installation costs, loss of time, use or revenue or other incidental damages, regardless of whether the work was performed by a contractor, service company or consumer. Replacement parts and cabinets may not match your existing cabinetry due to changes in the finish and wood over time.

Proper care can extend the performance and beauty of your cabinetry. Our installation manual, B8758PK10, was written as a guide to the operation, maintenance and installation of our product. If you did not receive your complimentary copy of this booklet, please contact your nearest Home Concepts Dealer. Furniture polishes and waxes should not be used on

Home Concepts cabinetry.

This warranty became effective January 1, 2015, and covers cabinets ordered on or after January 1, 2015. Cabinets ordered before January 1, 2015, are covered by the warranty in effect at time of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

SEE FOLLOWING PAGES FOR DETAILS

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Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., provides a One Year Limited Warranty to the original consumer purchaser for one year from the Home Concepts

Dealer’s original date of purchase on our cabinetry parts. Home Concepts and the Select Series have a machine sanded finishing process and does not include the detailed hand sanding technique featured in the Premier Series. Therefore, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., does not recommend designs combining these series. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., does not warrant finish matching between the Home Concepts or Select Series and the Premier Series, Elegant Bath Collection or Estate Collection due to differences in wood characteristics and finishing processes. This warranty does not cover any and all claims hereunder made relating to or arising from finish matching which may exist in cabinets within designs blending or mixing different series, such as designs combining the Home Concepts or Select

Series with the Premier Series, Elegant Bath Collection or Estate Collection. We also offer an Exclusive Lifetime Limited Warranty to the original consumer purchaser on our Drawer Suspension Systems and Door Hinges. This warranty is expressed by the supplier.

Replacement hinges and drawer slides are subject to availability from our supplier. If a claim is filed after a product becomes obsolete, the manufacturer will replace the discontinued product with the product that is closest to being equivalent to the original. After

Wellborn’s warranty expires, it is the consumer purchaser’s responsibility to contact the manufacturer for hinge and slide replacements.

These warranties are the exclusive remedy against Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., for all cabinetry parts which have been proven to Wellborn

Cabinet, Inc.’s, satisfaction to be defective in material and/or workmanship under normal residential usage. These warranties are only valid in the United States of America. These warranties are limited to the first and original buyer, and are not transferable to subsequent owners.

All claims for defective products must be submitted in writing to the Home Concepts Dealer, detailing the specific problem no later than

90 days after the defect has been known. Proof of purchase (an original invoice or a dated sales receipt from a Home Concepts Dealer) is required. Warranty Claims must be initially made through your Home Concepts Dealer. The Home Concepts Dealer will present the warranty claim to Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., If you need further assistance, please contact:

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.; Customer Service/Warranty Claims; P.O. Box 1210; Ashland, AL 36251

Upon inspection, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., at their discretion, will either replace or repair the defective part. This warranty does not cover costs associated with shipping or transportation of replacements, removal or installation costs, loss of time, use or revenue or other incidental damages, regardless of whether the work was performed by a contractor, service company or consumer. Replacement items will be sent at a charge cost to the Dealer and submitted as a credit by a Home Concepts Territory Manager. This is a parts-only warranty, and excludes any charges for labor expense or product damage incurred by the installer in connection with the replacement of defective parts or portions thereof. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., will not be responsible for any product damaged as a result of the purchaser’s attempt to repair the product. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., reserves the right to request products be returned to the factory for determination of warranty requirements before issuing credit. This warranty only covers products supplied by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

All woods feature natural characteristics such as grain patterns, texture and color variations. We do not consider these defects in our product. Read the Product Awareness Statement below for a detailed explanation of characteristics that are not considered to be defects of our product. Wood base materials must be protected against humidity extremes, both high and low, and direct moisture since the wood used in them retains its hygroscopic properties despite the fact that it has been processed.

PRODUCT AWARENESS STATEMENT

The natural characteristics of wood with respect to its color, texture, finishes, grain pattern and wood movement will show distinctive features that may be perceived by some individuals to be product defects. However, these characteristics manufacturer’s control (i.e., humidity changes), and are not considered defects on a Home Concepts product, and are excluded from Warranty. To gain further understanding of the characteristics of hardwood, please refer to the section titled “Characteristics of Wood” in our Installation, Care and Warranty Guide. The following are examples of these natural characteristics:

• All wood finishes will show a change in color of finish and wood over time, (including thermofoiled and laminate doors), which may occur when exposed to sunlight, smoke, UV rays, indoor lighting, household and cleaning chemicals or other environmental conditions. White will develop yellow tones. Some panels, such as veneer, may change at a faster rate than solid wood.

• All doors will show separation and peeling in the joints at the door corners. This is directly related to relative humidity and how it reacts to wood. We recommend humidity control in your home.

• Separation at the face frame or door joint lines in all painted and stained finishes.

• Solid wood doors manufactured of quality kiln-dried hardwood are affected by temperature and humidity and will expand or contract, depending on the installed location. These conditions are inherent in all wood products and will cause a light line to appear at edges of the center panel normally when winter heating greatly reduces humidity. This can easily be touched up (use a Home

Concepts Touchup Kit) and is not considered a defect. Excessive humidity will cause expansion of the center panel which will result in shifting of rails and stiles of the door. This can be controlled by regulating humidity.

• Painted Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) doors display a color variance from the painted maple face frames and mouldings used in the same finish due to the MDF substrate material. This is not considered a defect and is not covered under warranty.

• Any product that is exposed to moisture will show separation at the joints. This natural characteristic is excluded from warranty.

• Undue wetness and heat to the edges of thermofoil and laminate doors will cause delamination over time.

• Doors that are warped must be allowed to hang through one heating cycle, or 180 days, before a no-charge replacement will be considered.

• Some doors may warp slightly after being installed in a new home due to high humidity levels and in older homes due to low humidity levels. The door will usually return to its normal flat position after going through the heating cycle; however, cabinets need to be checked for proper installation and squareness. Cabinets installed improperly can be racked out of square. If cabinets are not properly installed and shimmed and the floor is unlevel, the cabinet face frame may rack to the contour of the wall resulting in doors that appear off a flat plane. The door will probably still be flat and not warped or racked. These problems can be greatly reduced with correct installation and humidity control.

• Variations in natural grains and finishes (especially noticeable in natural and light stain colors) are not considered defects.

• Scratches and changes in finish sheen resulting from bumps or abrasions occurring during delivery, installation and daily usage are not considered defects.

Even though great care and quality control standards exist in the manufacture of these products, the above characteristics could possibly develop in your cabinetry. We recommend humidity control in your home for all products to reduce the possibility of wood movement and

shrinkage. Wood-based materials must be protected against extreme high and low humidity variations and direct moisture since wood contains hygroscopic properties even though it has been processed.

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CAUTION: During the cleaning cycle of self-cleaning appliances, we recommend that you remove the doors and drawers of all cabinets

adjacent to and above the oven. The cleaning cycle generates heat that could affect the finish and surface of the cabinets. We

recommend a Delamination Shield (Item Code: DS) be placed between free standing base ovens and adjacent base cabinets during cabinet installation.

The Home Concepts brand by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., reserves the right to continuous product refinement. Specification changes in design and materials may be introduced, as conditions require, without obligation to make changes to products previously manufactured.

If a claim is filed after a product becomes obsolete, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., reserves the right to honor the warranty by replacing the discontinued product with the current product that is closest to being equivalent to the original product. This replacement product may not perfectly match the original. On all product enhancements the old style will no longer be available as of the effective date of change.

Discontinued door styles and finishes will be available for replacement for six months from discontinue date; however, lead times will vary from standard lead time program. Production will be run once per quarter. The warranty on any replacement product will extend for the balance of the original warranty.

Painted and stained face frames and other painted and stained product will eventually have visible cracking around the joint areas and color will vary from thermofoil and laminate doors. These variations are considered the natural characteristics of the material in relation to their environment and are not covered under this warranty. Thermofoil and laminate cabinets have paint applied to the face frames.

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., makes no warranty on self-applied stains or finishes.

Painted Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) doors display a color variance from the painted maple face frames used in the same finish due to the MDF substrate material. This is not considered a defect and is not covered under warranty.

Any wall cabinets greater than 36” wide are not recommended as stand alone cabinets without additional reinforcements above and beyond

Home Concepts’ installation manual guidelines. We also recommend that any stand alone cabinet, regardless of width, be reinforced with angle brackets to help support the weight that is added to cabinet interior from accessories. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., will not warranty any cabinets that fall as a result of standing alone. If Home Concepts Dealer does not use the Home Concepts installation screws provided dealer will be responsible for 100% cost to consumer purchaser.

It is the nature of wood to vary somewhat in color and grain characteristics. Sample products may not precisely reflect the natural grain and color found in Home Concepts cabinets. Exposure to sunlight, smoke, household chemicals and other environmental conditions will affect the color of the finish through time. Every wood species exhibits additional characteristics with age such as darkening of grain, pin holes and sap runs. Because of these influences finish samples should not be used to represent the product beyond 18 months from date of manufacture. It is the Home Concepts Customer’s responsibility to keep samples current. It is the Home Concepts Customer’s responsibility to check that samples are marked correctly for accuracy of color and door profile before releasing for presentation.

This is the exclusive warranty of The Home Concepts brand by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., and is in lieu of all other warranties. Except as set forth herein, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the product. Furthermore, incidental or consequential damages resulting from the failure of this product are expressly excluded as remedies. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liabilities in connection with the sale of its products except in the case of expressed warranties which may be issued in writing from time to time with respect to particular products. Except where a different expressed written warranty has been issued with respect to particular products, no warranty, expressed or implied, is intended to be provided by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., to any person or persons other than the original consumer purchaser. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or limitations or exclusions of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty became effective January 1, 2015, and covers cabinets ordered on or after January 1, 2015. Cabinets ordered before

January 1, 2015, are covered by the warranty in effect at time of purchase.

Penalty Clause Contracts: Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., will assume no liability whatsoever in any penalty clause contracts even if it appears that we are at fault in triggering such a penalty. All liability will be borne by the Dealer who chooses to be committed.

Home Concepts Dealer responsibilities include management of warranty claims from the consumer purchaser. Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., advises the Home Concepts Dealer to require the consumer purchaser to sign statement of understanding below, but has no liability should the Dealer fail to do so. Home Concepts Customers are responsible for reviewing all warranties and disclaimers with their consumer purchasers.

Home Concepts Customer/Dealer: Any individual or business that buys Home Concepts products directly from Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.

Consumer Purchaser: One who purchases Home Concepts products from a Home Concepts Customer/Dealer.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

Being the consumer purchaser of the cabinetry discussed by the warranty above, I understand the Product Awareness Statements and Disclaimers as called out in this document.

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Accessory Kits

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., offers many accessory kits that add additional storage options to your cabinetry. Below is an example of one of our Installation Instructions. Installation Instructions are included in every accessory kit that is ordered.

The instructions are also available for download from our web sites at wellbornandyou.com or wellborn.com.

Installation Instructions

C

ontemporary and

t

raditional

o

verhead

l

ights

CL18, CL24, CL30, CL36, CL48 / TL18, TL24, TL30, TL36, TL48

KIT INCLUDES:

(1) WIRING BOX

(1) FIXTURE PANEL

(1) FACE FRAME

(2) DECORATIVE BRASS NUTS

(4) MOUNTING SCREWS

1

this in place with the four screws which have been provided.

2

2. Mount the wiring box to the wall and run the electrical wire through the hole on the

back panel.

3. The wires from the light fixture can now be connected to the wire from the wiring box.

4. Attach the front panel/light fixture to the light box by securing them with the two

decorative brass nuts.

Note: The unit can be either flush or recess mounted. To recess mount, a hole must be cut to

accommodate the wiring box. Cut out dimensions are as follows:

CL18 & TL18—15

1

CL24 & TL24—21

1

⁄

4

” x 4

3

⁄

4

” x 4

3

⁄

4

”

1

⁄

4

” x 4

3

⁄

4

”

TL48—45

1

⁄

4

” x 4

3

⁄

4

”

CL30 & TL30—27

1

⁄

4

” x 4

3

⁄

4

”

⁄

4

”

*Bulbs not included.

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Installation – Wall Mount Suite

Because of the design characteristics of the Wall Mounted Vanity, Wellborn recommends installation strictly in accordance with the enclosed illustration. Failure to strictly follow the installation illustration may result in an unintended separation of the Vanity from the wall and potentially cause injury or damage to property. Any such damage to the

Vanity caused by an installation not strictly adhering to the enclosed illustration is not covered by our warranty.

1. Draw lines at the determined mounting height. Place another 6” below and parallel to the previous line.

2. Using the previous lines as guidelines, cut out and remove the 6” strip of drywall.

Length of the opening is determined by the width of the cabinet combined with the distance to the wall stud in each direction.

3. Place the 2 x 6 in the removed section of drywall, using it to draw guidelines on the face of the studs which will be the top and bottom of the notch. A circular saw should be used to make two cuts to the proper depth (1.5” on the studs, plus the thickness of the drywall). Additional cuts in between these cuts may be needed to make it easier to remove the excess. Once the excess is removed the notches may need cleaning with a wood chisel.

4. Insert the 2 x 6 into the notched area. The 2 x 6 must be secured with a minimum of (2) 3” screws (not included) and construction adhesive on each stud.

Once secured the stud should be flush with the face of the 2 x 6.

5. Replace removed portion of drywall.

7. Set vanity on ledge strip and secure metal bracket to the 2 x 6 by using 1/4” x 3” lag bolts (not included). Vanities that join a side wall must be attached by 3” screws

(not included) into the studs. Cabinets that do not require a hanging bracket must be secured to an adjacent cabinet or wall.

6. The ledger strip should be cut 2” less than run length of the cabinets. Place in center of run length, securing to studs using 3” screws

(not included).

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Index

A

Accessory Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Appliance Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

B

Base Cabinet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12

Base Toe Space Cover Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

C

Caring for Your Cabinetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Characteristics of Natural Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Corner Base Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Corner Wall Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Counter Height Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Countertop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Countertop Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

D

Decorative Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Door Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

Door Panel Contraction Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Drawer Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

E

Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

F

Fillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Finding Studs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Finishing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Full Access Drawer Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Full Extension Undermount Drawer Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

G

Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

H

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hinge Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

I

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15

Island Cabinet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

K

KCMA Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

L

Level Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

M

Marking Your Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Moulding Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MSDS Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

N

Nail Hole Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Nicks and Scratches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

O

Open Ended Wall Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Oven Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

P

Peninsula or Island Wall Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Plumb Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Pre-Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

R

Removal of Old Cabinetry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Room Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

S

Securing Base Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Securing Wall Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Sidemount Drawer Slides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Straight Edge Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

String Line Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

T

Tall Cabinet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Temporary Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Touch-Up Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Turning Off Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

U

Utility Fillers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Utility Skins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

W

Wall Cabinet Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10

Wall Mount Suite Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-30

Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

WellGuard Finishing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Wood Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Product Identification Information

Door Style:

Finish:

Dealer and Installer:

Date Purchased:

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Our Vision

The Wellborn Family is committed to be the most valued provider of permanent home cabinetry designed for a lifetime of gracious living.

Who We Are

Since 1961, Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., has been manufacturing quality kitchen and bath cabinetry in Ashland, Alabama. It all began in a small cabinet shop to build cabinets for the local markets.

Since that time, Wellborn has become a state of the art manufacturing facility of over 1.8 million square feet that combines some of the most advanced technology systems in the industry with over 50 years of acquired knowledge and experience in high quality cabinetry craftsmanship.

Green Choice is

About Taking Action

Environmental stewardship has been part of Wellborn’s culture since its beginning. This responsibility has never been just about words. It has been about decades of actions, investments and practices. At Wellborn we have recycling programs, utilize wood waste to generate power and steam and continue to lower VOC emissions through technology. We also partner with our suppliers to improve their environmental programs.

This is why you will find the KCMA Environmental

Stewardship Program seal on our cabinetry. The

Green Choice program ensures that you are purchasing a brand of cabinets from a company that takes conscious steps to protect and minimize the overall impact on our environment.

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FSC ® C041406

The mark of responsible forest management

Estate Collection by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. is FSC and SFI certified.

Installation instructions provided by Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., are intended to be used as a guide in the installation of our products.

Wellborn Cabinet, Inc., is not responsible for the installations of individual installers.

Order B8765PK10 for Wellborn Closets, Care and Warranty Guide.

Technical assistance provided by The Hardwood Council, www.hardwoodcouncil.com.

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