The instructions and lists provided here are for one storage seat. Increase as necessary
if your nook plan includes more than one seat.
Step
1: Cut all pieces per the cut list.
Step 2
a. Attach the back panel to the base panel with 1 1⁄2"
wood screws.
b. Secure side panels to base and back panels (creating butt joints)
with 1 1⁄2" wood screws.
c. Fit center support inside the box, directly in the center. Attach
to the back and base panels using 1 1⁄2" wood screws.
d. Use 1 1⁄2" wood screws to fasten the front panel
to the side and base panels and the center support.
Step 3:
Measure and mark the center 3⁄4" of the hinge support. Position
the two dust lips outside these marks, extending outward from the support
edge by 3⁄4". Attach to the
underside of the hinge support using 1 1⁄4" wood screws. (Note:
Precise measurements are crucial here because the dust lips need to allow
space for the center support.) Fasten the hinge support to the back panel
with 1 1⁄2" wood screws.
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Step 4
a. Prior to installing the seat, locate and mark the studs. Also
remove any existing baseboards to allow the seat to sit flush
against the
wall.
b. Install the seat by drilling 2 1⁄2" exterior deck
screws through the back panel into each stud.
c. Check to make sure the seat is level and plumb. Drive in wood
shims to correct where necessary.
d. Carefully measure and miter the front and side base trim to
fit the base of the front and side panels. Attach trim using 1 1⁄4"
brad nails. (Note: If joining multiple seats, do not attach trim on the
adjoining sides.)
e. Attach the front and side top trim as in Step 4d. Position
these pieces so that the top edges rise 3⁄4" above the edge
of the front and side panels; this will allow the lid to sit flush with
the sides when installed.
Step 5
a. Place lid in position with a 1⁄8" gap around all
sides.
b. Drill two 1 1⁄4" finger holes for opening and closing
the lid, positioning them 2" from the center line and 2" from
the front edge of the lid.
c. Surface-mount the hinges centered over the gap, attaching them
to the lid and hinge support.
Step
6: Patch all nail holes with wood filler, and sand edges. Prime and paint
the storage seat the same
color as the existing
wall in
a semigloss finish.
Step 7:
Choose a fabric to match your deécor and have the cushions custom
made. We used a 2" thickness on our cushions for maximum comfort.
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