Q.
How would I modify IKEA cabinetry to accommodate a
Dishwasher drawer, like the Fisher Paykel? Is there a cabinet sized for this?
| A.
As for the size of the cabinet, the
standard 24" cabinet is too small (you need 24"
INSIDE space, not total), so I cut down a larger cabinet
(circular saw with Diamond blade) to fit and redrilled the
holes carefully, then reinforced the cabinet with corner
brackets. You just leave the cabinet the same size and use
filler boards on the inside to "close up" the
space. I would NOT recommend just putting in a shelf in
between, as a cabinet there would give you reinforced
sides for the weight plus you must enclose/protect the
cavity against moisture. |
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For the shelf to support it, you simply use a small strip
of wood screwed into the inside of the cabinet to support
the shelf and evenly distribute the weight of the DD INSTEAD
of pegs (we used four screws on each side). We utilized the
ledger boards that come with the base cabinets for the shelf
support or you can use 1x2s. For the drawer fronts, you can probably order
the small door fronts from the Tall 88" x 30"
cabinet if you decide to leave the cabinet its original
30" size and fill in the gaps inside instead of
cutting it as I did (door--HDDR3088)--these may be a good
size heightwise or you can carefully cut down another door
or a base or oven panel (oven panels are
thicker--5/8"--and thus preferable). If you cut a
panel, remember to protect all cuts with oil-based primer
and paint to seal out moisture. You must also allow for a
gap between your two drawers--the DD and the regular
drawer for moisture to escape (see DD brochure for panel
and moisture details). You must also protect the INSIDE of
your cabinet cavity from moisture with a moisture barrier
tape and primer in other areas not covered by tape--see DD
brochure. |
| For the bottom drawer, since
my cabinet was now a "custom" size, I utilized a
drawer box from HD's cabinet line which had a deep depth
and height and came close to my dimensions then replaced
their white front panel with mine and bought
full-extension, undermount flat tracks instead of the
supplied tracks, since I couldn't attach the tracks on the
sides without filler boards. |
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(Thanks to mongon for this write-up!) |
