I7 - LT #3 - Plan the building of Cabinets and Countertops Flashcards
What is the Golden Section?
1 : 1.618 or 8/13
How long should any one leg of the work triangle be?
Between 5’ and 9’ in Length
Name three of the seven elements in the design.
Space, form, and light.
How wide is the gap between door edges with flush overlay doors?
1/16”
How many sides does a rabbet joint have?
Two Sides
A dado cut with the grain is called:
Slot
What is used to secure granite countertops to the framing of a cabinet?
Silicone or an approved adhesive.
Three main components of the work centres are:
1)Food prep area.
2)Cooking and serving area.
3)Clean Area.
1) Fridge
2) Stove
3) Sink (Dishwasher should be close)
Three components of a work triangle should have sides between which lengths?
4 and 8 feet in length and add up to between 15 feet and 20 feet.
Sink units are typically centred around which window?
Exterior window in kitchen.
Distances between cabinet countertops in a galley kitchen should be:
42 to 48” apart, giving working room.
The average island dimensions are:
24 to 36” deep and 48” long. Heights can be as low as 30”, or as high as 42”
What is a rabbet joint?
Located along the edges of cabinet components.
Rabbet joint has a greater gluing surface than a butt joint and provides a shoulder for the other parts.
What are end details?
Each piece of countertop needs two end details:
1) Mitred
2) Capped
3) Appliance capped
Dimensions shown on the blueprints for cabinets are the dimensions of:
Cabinets, not the countertops.
How are countertops made from granite, solid etc. secured?
Sometimes only plumbing connections.
What sort of hole is needed when fastening Wooden countertops?
Elongated holes, to allow for expansion and contraction.
When ceramic tile or wood is used as a backsplash, the countertop is normally installed:
The countertop is normally installed first, then the backsplash 2nd.
Ceramic Tile Countertops need what sort of base?
Very firm base that will have no flex or movement to it. Base must also resist swelling from moisture by sinks, dishwashers, leaks and spills.
What temperature must materials be stored at?
Materials must be stored at about 21 c humidity of 33% to 55% are best for storage.
Wise to acclimatise countertop materials for at least 72 hrs before use.
