I5 Flashcards
Where should you begin to start placing cabinets?
in the corners and work towards windows and doors
how would you fit to a wall that is not plumb or has a bow?
position the cabinet in the correct spot then scribe the back of the cabinet to the wall
5 installation sequences of cabinets go!
- check drawings,
- clean floor,
- located studs,
- install level kick,
- begin install from corner
What is the main body of the cabinet called?
Carcass
What is another name for the base?
the kick
the two structural sides are called?
gables
what are main vertical members separating a carcass into 2?
dividers
what is a valence?
the space between the wall cabinets and the ceiling
What are 3 types of matched veneer?
random matched, slip matched, book matched
What components need to be made out of solid wood?
stiles, rails, and rails panels of cabinet doors
what 2 materials can the carcass be made of?
veneer plywood, coated particleboard called melamine
What can the core of hardwood plywood be?
cross-banded softwood veneers, particle board, MDF, or OSB. designed to give dimensional stability
What is Hard board?
Thin fibreboard
What 2 grades of hardboard are there and which is stronger?
Tempered Hardboard, Plain Hardboard. Tempered is much stronger used as wall paneling, plain is used as cabinet backs
what fastener is used to install Hardboard?
Tempered ring nail fasteners
What are three cabinet joints of the carcass?
rabbit, dado, butt joints
What is MDF made of?
by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibres, often in a defibrator, combining it with wax and a resin binder, and forming panels by applying high temperature and pressure
What is the order of install for laminate?
the side edge pieces (caps) first, front edge piece second, front edge return pieces third, and finally the tops.
What is the adhesive used to glue the laminate down?
Contact cement rubber based glue applied to both surfaces
What 2 types of contact cement are there and which one requires a respirator?
water base and solvent base requires a respirator
what can be used to keep the 2 glued surfaces separate while positioning?
wooden dowels
What is basic counter top height from floor?
900mm
What is minimum height of counter top to underside of wall cabinets
375mm
What is the greek proportioning rule?
Golden section, divide the height by “1.618”
How fast will contact cement dry?
within 10-15 minutes
What type of sealant is used at the edge of a countertop to a back splash?
silicon
What angle do you file the edge of laminate when its applied?
22.5 degrees
How many sides does a rabbit joint have?
2
how many sides does a dado have?
3
what’s the difference from a dado and a groove (slot)?
dado runs across the grain and a groove (slot) runs with the grain
What is the base width and height of kitchen base units?
24” deep and 36” high
How high and deep are kicks installed?
4” high and 3” deep from cabinet face
What is veneer cut from?
Flitch (solid block)
What 2 ways are veneer cut?
flat sliced and rotary sliced, flat sliced is used more often
General purpose laminate is how thick?
0.048”
Post Forming laminate is used for what and how thick?
formed around curves, able to bend and adhere to round surfaces. thickness is 0.039”
what are the standard sized sheets laminate come in?
4x8 and 5x10
What is minimum drawer slide allowance?
1 inch
What is a post formed counter top?
A countertop already produced into the desired finish and to dimensions.
What is used for the core of a laminated counter top?
Course destiny particle board
What are the 4 types of Door types for cabinets?
Overlay, flush overlay (half overlay), flush, lipped
what hinges are compatible with overlay and half overlay doors?
European, pivot
what hinges are compatible with flush doors?
European, wrap around butt, piano
Witch hinge is used for a lipped door?
semi-concealed, offset
What is needed on the door for a catch to function?
strike plate
European hinges are attached to the door by drilling a ___ mm hole ___ from the edge on the back side of the door
35mm, 4mm from the edge
What are 2 ways to mount a shelf standard in a cabinet?
surface mount, flush mount
What is a European hinge?
fully adjustable, concealed hinge
How do you install a European hinge in 5 steps?
- attach base plate to gable,
- drill a blind, flat bottom 35mm hole in door 4mm from edge.
- insert hinge and screw.
- attach the hinge to the base plate.
- adjust hinge
What door catch is used for security?
Elbow catch
What 3 parts of of double track rollers are there and where are they installed?
tracks are installed to the gables and rollers and stops are attached to the drawer
How much clearance do full extension draw slide need on ether side?
13mm
What is the minimum height from counter top to underside of upper cabinets?
18 inches
