How to Install a Cubicle

An office cubicle.

Cubicles are typically three sided structures to separate work areas in offices without physical wall divisions. They reduce noise and increase work productivity by providing employees with a work space that is free of distractions. The cubicle is a more affordable and less permanent solution than to construct individual rooms as offices. This will allow flexibility in overall office space planning. Cubicle walls are secured together and to the floor with mounting hardware. This makes them quick to install and easy to move around as the company needs change over time.

Things You'll Need

• Cubicle walls, set of 3
• Cubicle hardware, with provided screws
• Screw gun
• Tape measure

Instructions

How to Install a Cubicle

1. Select the space for the cubicle in the office. Place the walls to form three sides of a box and lay them down.

2. Stand up one wall. Fasten the floor mounting hardware to the bottom edge of the wall using the provided screws and a screw gun. Fasten the floor mounting hardware to the bottom edges of the other two sides using the same procedure.

3. Fasten the side mounting hardware to the sides that join together using the provided screws and a screw gun. Connect the sides to the back of the cubicle by aligning the mounting hardware. Connect the mounting hardware using the provided screws and a screw gun.

4. Use a tape measure to measure from each front corner diagonally to each back corner. Shift the cubicle walls until the diagonal measurements are the same. This procedure will ensure that the cubicle is square.

5. Fasten the floor mounting hardware that is connected to the sides to the floor. Use the provides screws and a screw gun.

Tips & Warnings

• If there are multiple cubicles to install, draw the room on a sheet of paper to create an effective layout.

• Wear eye protection when operating a screw gun.

References

• San Diego Cubicles: Install Cubicles

Resources

• Street Directory: Office Cubicles and Crafting the RFP