Renovation / Trade Information & Processes
Renovation projects involve many moving parts, and the details matter. This guide is designed to support your trades with the information they need to prepare the space, coordinate services and ensure every element aligns with the approved cabinetry plans. The result: a smoother process and a beautifully finished space.
01. Flooring, Ceiling Details & Installation Considerations
Flooring decision should have been made during the design process before final plans are
approved, this includes:
• Flooring type
• Flooring thickness
• Whether flooring will be installed before or after cabinetry.
These details influence cabinetry heights and appliance clearances. Floating floors (laminate/timber on underlay) require cabinetry to be installed first. If cabinetry meets the ceiling, ceiling cove/GIB/scotia must be confirmed as this affects our top scriber or negative detail heights
02. Plans for Other Trades
Once your plans are approved, it is the client’s responsibility to pass these on to all relevant trades — including builders, plumbers and electricians. Each trade should review the drawings carefully and raise any questions before work begins on site. Fusion Kitchens is available to assist your trades with any cabinetry-related queries. If structural alterations are required or any work may affect the integrity of your building, your local council should be notified. It is also a good idea to print out your current plans (in A3 if possible) & tape them to a window, so they readily available for your trades to refer to.
03. Kitchen Removal & Building Work
Removal of the existing kitchen — including benchtops, plumbing fittings and appliances — is to be carried out by your chosen trades, usually your builder or project manager will take of this part. Any structural modifications or preparation of the space must also be completed by them. Please ensure all plumbing is capped and all electrical outlets are safely disconnected prior to our arrival.
04. Plumbing & Electrical Preparation
All new plumbing and electrical work must be completed to suit the approved cabinetry plans. These locations will be checked and confirmed during the final site measure.
05. Flooring, Ceiling Details & Installation Considerations
Flooring decision should have been made during the design process, this includes
• Flooring type
• Flooring thickness
• Whether flooring will be installed before or after cabinetry.
These details influence cabinetry heights and appliance clearances. Floating floors (laminate/timber on underlay) require cabinetry to be installed first. If cabinetry meets the ceiling, ceiling cove/GIB/scotia must be confirmed as this affects our top scriber or negative detail heights.
06. Final Site Measure
Once the space is ready, we will complete a final site measure using laser equipment to ensure all dimensions are precise. Please ensure the area is clear and easy to access. Manufacturing lead times vary but are generally 6–8 weeks from the date of the final measure. We will then amended the final plans to ensure they factor in any changes in measurement discovered during the final measure. They will then be emailed through to be distributed to all your chosen trades.
07. Delivery & Installation
Cabinetry is usually delivered one day prior to installation. Installation takes 1–3 days depending on project size. For stone benchtops:
• Our stone team completes a template after installation
• Stone is installed 7–10 working days later For Formica benchtops
• These are typically installed at the same time as cabinetry
08. Final Plumbing & Electrical Fit-Off
After benchtops are installed, plumbing and electrical fit-off may begin. Undermount sink note:
• Plumbing cannot be connected for 48 hours while adhesives cure
• Sink cabinet must be cut by your plumber to suit the plumbing layout
09. Toekicks
Depending on the flooring sequence, we may need to return after flooring is installed to fit the toekicks.
01.
Flooring, Ceiling Details & Installation Considerations
Flooring decision should have been made during the design process before final plans are
approved, this includes:
• Flooring type
• Flooring thickness
• Whether flooring will be installed before or after cabinetry.
These details influence cabinetry heights and appliance clearances.
Floating floors (laminate/timber on underlay) require cabinetry to be installed first. If cabinetry
meets the ceiling, ceiling cove/GIB/scotia must be confirmed as this affects our top scriber or
negative detail heights
02.
Plans for Other Trades
Once your plans are approved, it is the client’s responsibility to pass these on to all relevant trades — including builders, plumbers and electricians. Each trade should review the drawings carefully and raise any questions before work begins on site. Fusion Kitchens is available to assist your trades with any cabinetry-related queries. If structural alterations are required or any work may affect the integrity of your building, your local council should be notified. It is also a good idea to print out your current plans (in A3 if possible) & tape them to a window, so they readily available for your trades to refer to.
03.
Kitchen Removal & Building Work
Removal of the existing kitchen — including benchtops, plumbing fittings and appliances — is to be carried out by your chosen trades, usually your builder or project manager will take of this part. Any structural modifications or preparation of the space must also be completed by them. Please ensure all plumbing is capped and all electrical outlets are safely disconnected prior to our arrival.
04.
Plumbing & Electrical Preparation
All new plumbing and electrical work must be completed to suit the approved cabinetry plans. These locations will be checked and confirmed during the final site measure.
05.
Flooring, Ceiling Details & Installation Considerations
Flooring decision should have been made during the design process, this includes
• Flooring type
• Flooring thickness
• Whether flooring will be installed before or after cabinetry.
These details influence cabinetry heights and appliance clearances.
Floating floors (laminate/timber on underlay) require cabinetry to be installed first. If cabinetry meets the ceiling, ceiling cove/GIB/scotia must be confirmed as this affects our top scriber or
negative detail heights.
06.
Final Site Measure
Once the space is ready, we will complete a final site measure using laser equipment to ensure all dimensions are precise. Please ensure the area is clear and easy to access. Manufacturing lead times vary but are generally 6–8 weeks from the date of the final measure. We will then amended the final plans to ensure they factor in any changes in measurement discovered during the final measure. They will then be emailed through to be distributed to all your chosen trades.
07.
Delivery & Installation
Cabinetry is usually delivered one day prior to installation. Installation takes 1–3 days
depending on project size. For stone benchtops:
• Our stone team completes a template after installation
• Stone is installed 7–10 working days later For Formica benchtops
• These are typically installed at the same time as cabinetry
08.
Final Plumbing & Electrical Fit-Off
After benchtops are installed, plumbing and electrical fit-off may begin.
Undermount sink note:
• Plumbing cannot be connected for 48 hours while adhesives cure
• Sink cabinet must be cut by your plumber to suit the plumbing layout
09.
Toekicks
Depending on the flooring sequence, we may need to return after flooring is installed to fit the toekicks.