Learn Key Words Related to Cabinets

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What terms should I know before renovating my kitchen and buying new cabinets?

Learn Key Words Related to Cabinets

As you go through your kitchen design process, you will hear some new words. It is important that you understand some aspects of cabinetry so you make the right choices for your budget. For example, some types of joints in cabinetry are ideal but more expensive to make. Additionally, some types of construction are more desirable than others. Even small details can make a big difference in the way your cabinets appear once completed. Here are some terms to get you started:

  • Bevel Cut: A cut on an angle through the thickness of a wood. These cuts are often a desirable style choice.
  • Building Codes: These ordinances govern the manner in which a renovation can be conducted and are concerned with fire safety, electrical, plumbing and structural work. Never embark on a kitchen renovation without investigating your own local community codes.
  • Butt Joint: The joint formed when two pieces of wood are fastened end-to-end, end-to-face or end-to-edge.
  • Carcass: The outer body of a cabinet.
  • Casing: Trimming found around a door, window or opening.
  • Filler: A compound used to hide imperfections in wood. Some types level the surface of a wood with a coarse grain.
  • Flush: Level with an adjoining piece of wood or surface. Flush surfaces have a much better visual appeal.
  • Lap Joint: A joint formed when one piece of wood overlaps another.
  • Particle Board: Sheetgoods made from compressed wood chips and glue. This material is not highly desirable when building durable cabinetry made to last.

   

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