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CABINET TERMINOLOGY

Wall Cabinets

Wall Cabinet

• Height : 12, 18, 30, 36, 42 inches • Width : 9 to 36 inches in 3-inch increments • Depth : 12 or 24 inches • Standard mount distance from base of wall cabinet to countertop height is 18 inches and 24 inches from a cooktop

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

2. Stile – The vertical-framing members of a cabinet face frame or cabinet door.

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. Hinge – A mechanical joint or piece of hardware that connects a cabinet door to the frame, allowing it to swing open and closed. 7. 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.

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