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CABINET TERMINOLOGY

Base Cabinets

Base Cabinet

• Height : Minimum of 32 inches to a maximum of 38 inches. 34.5 inches is the standard • Width : range from 12 to 48 inches in 3 inch increments • Depth : 24 inches

1. Back – The rear vertical surface used to mount the cabinet to the wall.

2. Drawer Box – The primary structural container, consisting of a front, back, bottom, and two side panels, that slide in and out. 3. End Panel – The panel visible at the end of a row of cabinets finished to match the front cabinet profile. 4. Face Frame – The structural portion of the cabinet to which doors are attached, consisting of both rails and stiles. 5. Floor (Bottom) – Fundamental part of a cabinet that provides the base as well as support for storage. 6. Shelf – A horizontal surface of various materials that provide space to store or display items. They can come in adjustable or fixed, as well as varying depths.

7. Toe Kick – Molding pieces placed beneath kitchen cabinets for decorative purposes.

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