The decision question
Does the observed finish, substrate, and selected mounting method have a documented preparation path?
This owner records whether a documented preparation path exists for the observed surface and selected mounting method; it does not promise adhesion life, approve loads, or select products.
Collect the required inputs
| Input | Required? | Unit or format | Evidence source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observed finish and substrate | Required | Named material and coating; photo or note | Inspect the actual cabinet |
| Coating condition and contamination | Required | Clean, damaged, oily, dusty, unknown | Room observation |
| Temperature and moisture condition | Required | Observed condition and maker limits | Observation plus selected method instructions |
| Selected adhesive or bracket | Required | Exact product or hardware identity | Selected mounting documentation |
| Documented cleaner, primer, pressure, and cure | Required | Exact instructions and source | Official selected-method documentation |
| Damage tolerance and mechanical feasibility | Required | Owner decision plus access and substrate notes | Room observation |
Apply the route-specific decision logic
- Classify the observed finish and substrate without guessing coating chemistry.
- Branch to adhesive or mechanical mounting before selecting preparation steps.
- Use only the cleaner, primer, pressure, cure, and fastener path documented for the exact method.
- Keep preparation evidence separate from long-term adhesion, load, and fastener-capacity evidence.
- Block the record when damage tolerance or a required mounting fact is unresolved.
Reader states: PASS means all required facts support the result. BLOCKED means a recorded conflict stops the plan. VERIFY identifies a named measurement or document that can settle the row. UNKNOWN means the needed fact is not established. NOT_APPLICABLE means the row is outside this exact branch.
Complete the surface-preparation and mounting-method decision record
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Evidence boundaries
The 3M VHB Surface Preparation Technical Bulletin describes scoped surface preparation considerations for 3M VHB tape; it is not a universal adhesion or load guarantee.
The WAC BA-ACXX Installation Instructions show a named mechanical mounting sequence as an example; they do not select fasteners or approve another substrate.
Do not infer: Coating chemistry, finish damage, long-term adhesion, load capacity, fastener capacity, and an untested material-method combination remain UNKNOWN or NEEDS MANUFACTURER CONFIRMATION.
Use the completed record
This owner records whether a documented preparation path exists for the observed surface and selected mounting method; it does not promise adhesion life, approve loads, or select products.
- Continue with adhesive versus screw mounting boundary when that separate decision is needed.
- Continue with fixture and accessory fit record when that separate decision is needed.