I7 - LT #3 - Plan the building of Cabinets and Countertops

Question 1

What is the Golden Section?

Answer 1

1 : 1.618 or 8/13

Question 2

How long should any one leg of the work triangle be?

Answer 2

Between 5’ and 9’ in Length

Question 3

Name three of the seven elements in the design.

Answer 3

Space, form, and light.

Question 4

How wide is the gap between door edges with flush overlay doors?

Answer 4

1/16”

Question 5

How many sides does a rabbet joint have?

Answer 5

Two Sides

Question 6

A dado cut with the grain is called:

Answer 6

Slot

Question 7

What is used to secure granite countertops to the framing of a cabinet?

Answer 7

Silicone or an approved adhesive.

Question 8

Three main components of the work centres are:

Answer 8

1)Food prep area.
2)Cooking and serving area.
3)Clean Area.

1) Fridge
2) Stove
3) Sink (Dishwasher should be close)

Question 9

Three components of a work triangle should have sides between which lengths?

Answer 9

4 and 8 feet in length and add up to between 15 feet and 20 feet.

Question 10

Sink units are typically centred around which window?

Answer 10

Exterior window in kitchen.

Question 11

Distances between cabinet countertops in a galley kitchen should be:

Answer 11

42 to 48” apart, giving working room.

Question 12

The average island dimensions are:

Answer 12

24 to 36” deep and 48” long. Heights can be as low as 30”, or as high as 42”

Question 13

What is a rabbet joint?

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

What are end details?

Answer 14

Each piece of countertop needs two end details:

1) Mitred
2) Capped
3) Appliance capped

Question 15

Dimensions shown on the blueprints for cabinets are the dimensions of:

Answer 15

Cabinets, not the countertops.

Question 16

How are countertops made from granite, solid etc. secured?

Answer 16

Sometimes only plumbing connections.

Question 17

What sort of hole is needed when fastening Wooden countertops?

Answer 17

Elongated holes, to allow for expansion and contraction.

Question 18

When ceramic tile or wood is used as a backsplash, the countertop is normally installed:

Answer 18

The countertop is normally installed first, then the backsplash 2nd.

Question 19

Ceramic Tile Countertops need what sort of base?

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

What temperature must materials be stored at?

Answer 20

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.