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Constructing Cabinets • Installing Kitchen Cabinets • Countertops
Constructing Cabinets • Installing Kitchen Cabinets • Countertops
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Most cabinets and countertops used in residential construction are located in the kitchen.
Most cabinets and countertops used in residential construction are located in the kitchen.
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Rabbet joints make an attractive and sturdy fit for cabinet corners.
Rabbet joints make an attractive and sturdy fit for cabinet corners.
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Butt joints may be used when constructing cabinets. A reinforcing block should be installed in the corner if the material being used for the cabinet is less than 3/4″.
Butt joints may be used when constructing cabinets. A reinforcing block should be installed in the corner if the material being used for the cabinet is less than 3/4″.
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Dado joints provide good support for cabinet shelves.
Dado joints provide good support for cabinet shelves.
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On a typical base cabinet, a face frame attaches to the front of the cabinet and a web frame attaches to the top.
On a typical base cabinet, a face frame attaches to the front of the cabinet and a web frame attaches to the top.
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The rails and stiles of the face frame of a cabinet may be joined by mortise‑and‑tenon, dowel, or plate joints.The rails and stiles of the face frame of a cabinet may be joined by mortise‑and‑tenon, dowel, or plate joints.
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Cabinet backs are best attached by rabbeting the cabinet sides. At left, the back is flush with the edge of the sides. At right, the rabbet is deeper and the side projects about 1/4″ past the back, making it possible to scribe the side against an uneven or out-of-plumb wall.
Cabinet backs are best attached by rabbeting the cabinet sides. At left, the back is flush with the edge of the sides. At right, the rabbet is deeper and the side projects about 1/4″ past the back, making it possible to scribe the side against an uneven or out-of-plumb wall.
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Drawer sides are joined to the front or back with dovetail, lock-shouldered, or square-shouldered joints.
Drawer sides are joined to the front or back with dovetail, lock-shouldered, or square-shouldered joints.
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Drawer slides allow drawers to be easily opened and closed. The slides may be mounted on the side, on the bottom, or under the drawer.
Drawer slides allow drawers to be easily opened and closed. The slides may be mounted on the side, on the bottom, or under the drawer.
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Detail drawings provide information for the layout and placement of kitchen cabinets.Detail drawings provide information for the layout and placement of kitchen cabinets.
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A T-brace supports a cabinet while it is fastened to the wall.
A T-brace supports a cabinet while it is fastened to the wall.
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A T-brace prevents a cabinet from falling forward while it rests on the back T-brace.
A T-brace prevents a cabinet from falling forward while it rests on the back T-brace.
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Screws driven through mounting rails and wall surfaces fasten cabinets to wall studs.
Screws driven through mounting rails and wall surfaces fasten cabinets to wall studs.
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Cabinets are fastened to each other with wood screws driven through the face frame stiles. C-clamps may be used to temporarily hold the stiles tightly together.
Cabinets are fastened to each other with wood screws driven through the face frame stiles. C-clamps may be used to temporarily hold the stiles tightly together.
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After wall cabinets have been installed, level and plumb base cabinets and fasten them to the wall.
After wall cabinets have been installed, level and plumb base cabinets and fasten them to the wall.
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The proper procedure must be employed when installing kitchen wall and base cabinets. The kitchen cabinet details for this installation are shown in Figure 60-10.
The proper procedure must be employed when installing kitchen wall and base cabinets. The kitchen cabinet details for this installation are shown in Figure 60-10.
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Four types of doors are often used for base and wall cabinets. Various types of hardware are available for each type of door.
Four types of doors are often used for base and wall cabinets. Various types of hardware are available for each type of door.
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Hinges connect cabinet doors to the cabinet frame or case.
Hinges connect cabinet doors to the cabinet frame or case.
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Cabinet sliding doors at least 3/4″ thick may be rabbeted to slide in grooves at the cabinet top and bottom. Cabinet sliding doors thinner than 3/4″ thick are inserted in plastic tracks.
Cabinet sliding doors at least 3/4″ thick may be rabbeted to slide in grooves at the cabinet top and bottom. Cabinet sliding doors thinner than 3/4″ thick are inserted in plastic tracks.
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Drawer pulls and knobs are available in many designs and finishes.Drawer pulls and knobs are available in many designs and finishes.
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A block clamped to the back of the cabinet piece being drilled prevents the wood from splitting.
A block clamped to the back of the cabinet piece being drilled prevents the wood from splitting.
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Door catches hold a door in place when it is shut.Door catches hold a door in place when it is shut.
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A freestanding cabinet can be secured by driving screws through the toeboards into 2 × 4s fastened to the floor.
A freestanding cabinet can be secured by driving screws through the toeboards into 2 × 4s fastened to the floor.
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The sink opening size is determined by the dimensions of the sink installed.
The sink opening size is determined by the dimensions of the sink installed.
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Screws are driven through the web frame and into the bottom of the countertop.
Screws are driven through the web frame and into the bottom of the countertop.
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A plastic laminate strip at the top edge of the backsplash may need to be scribed and attached to the top of the backsplash after the backsplash has been secured to the countertop.
A plastic laminate strip at the top edge of the backsplash may need to be scribed and attached to the top of the backsplash after the backsplash has been secured to the countertop.
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Solid-surface materials provide outstanding durability and stain resistance.
Solid-surface materials provide outstanding durability and stain resistance.