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Measuring and Installation Guide
A few careful checks make hardware selection much easier. Keep the product name, selected configuration, product code, and your measurements together while you compare.
Existing cabinet hardware
Open the cabinet or drawer and measure from the center of one screw hole to the center of the other. Record the measurement in millimeters. Common center-to-center sizes include 96 mm, 128 mm, 160 mm, 192 mm, and 224 mm. Match that number to the selected product size. Overall length and center-to-center distance are not the same.
New cabinetry
Use painter's tape or a paper template to test scale and placement before drilling. Keep the position consistent across doors and drawers. A cabinet hardware jig can help repeat measurements accurately.
Knobs and single-hole pieces
Confirm the face diameter or overall dimensions, then check that the supplied or specified screw length works with the door or drawer thickness.
Switches, dimmers, and outlets
Have the qualified electrician responsible for the installation confirm the gang count, wall box, circuit type, voltage, load, module combination, wiring, and local requirements before ordering. Do not assume a decorative plate is a direct replacement for the existing device.
Door hardware
Ask the installer to confirm the door thickness, handing when relevant, function, backset, bore or mortise preparation, fixing centers, latch and strike compatibility, and any through-fixing or glass preparation before drilling.
Faucets, showers, and bath fittings
Have the qualified plumber responsible for the installation confirm the connection type and size, supply arrangement, pressure requirements, mounting surface, clearances, included components, and local requirements before ordering.
Before installation
Review the exact selected configuration and the latest product information before cutting, drilling, wiring, or plumbing. Avoid overtightening cabinet and natural stone pieces. Professional installation is recommended for oversized pulls and is required for electrical, plumbing, and specialist door hardware.
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