CLC Cabinetry & Millwork Installation

Question 1

When installing base cabinets, what should be determined first before any installation begins?

Accepted Answer

Find the highest point of the floor

Answer

Mark all stud locations on the wall

Answer

Install the corner unit first

Answer

Cut the toe kicks to length

Question 2

What is the standard finished height of base kitchen cabinets, excluding the countertop?

Accepted Answer

34.5 inches

Answer

30 inches

Answer

32 inches

Answer

36 inches

Question 3

What is the standard clearance between a kitchen countertop surface and the bottom of upper wall cabinets?

Accepted Answer

18 inches

Answer

12 inches

Answer

15 inches

Answer

24 inches

Question 4

When joining two face-frame cabinets side by side, which fastener type is most commonly recommended?

Accepted Answer

Pocket hole screws

Answer

Drywall screws

Answer

Lag bolts

Answer

Finish nails

Question 5

What is the standard depth of base kitchen cabinets?

Accepted Answer

24 inches

Answer

18 inches

Answer

21 inches

Answer

30 inches

Question 6

Which tool provides the most efficient and accurate reference line when installing a full run of upper cabinets?

Accepted Answer

Laser level

Answer

4-foot spirit level

Answer

Chalk line

Answer

Speed square

Question 7

What is the purpose of a temporary ledger board when installing upper wall cabinets?

Accepted Answer

To support cabinet weight during installation before permanent fastening

Answer

To reinforce the wall framing behind the cabinets

Answer

To establish the countertop height reference

Answer

To protect the drywall surface from screw damage