Millwork%20and%20Cabinet%20Technology,%20Cabinet%20Elevations,%20and%20Layout

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Chapter 24

• Millwork and Cabinet Technology, Cabinet
  Elevations, and Layout

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Links for Chapter 24
Types of Millwork
Types of Cabinets
Universal Cabinets
Cabinet Elevations
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Types of Millwork

• Millwork is any item that is considered finish
  trim or finish woodwork
• It is designed for appearance or for function
• Much skill is required when cutting millwork for
  a particular design

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Types of Millwork

• Baseboard is placed at the intersection of the
  floor and the wall to protect the wall

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Types of Millwork

• Wainscot is a material that separates the lower
  and upper portion of the wall

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Types of Millwork

• Chair rail is used to protect a wall and placed
  horizontally at the top of a chair back

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Types of Millwork

• Cornice is place at the inside corner of wall and
  ceiling as a decorative trim

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Types of Millwork

• Casings are used to trim around a door or window
  to cover jamb space

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Types of Millwork

• Mantels are decorative shelves built above a
  fireplace opening
• Bookshelves range from simple metal brackets to
  elaborate wooden shelving

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Types of Millwork

• Railings are used for safety on stairs,
  balconies, and other places people could fall
• 24 above a stair rise
• 4 minimum space between balusters
• Newels support the rail at the end of the stairway

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Types ofMillwork
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Types of Cabinets

• Should both function and have a decorative
  appearance
• Reflect the individual style of the homeowner
• Generally modular or custom cabinets are
  available

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Types of Cabinets

• Modular cabinets are prefabricated at the factory
• Fillers are added if spacing is not exact
• Considerably cheaper then custom cabinets
• Custom cabinets are made to suite a particular
  room and are made to order

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Types of Cabinets
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Types of Cabinets
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Universal Cabinet Design

• Kitchens
• Cabinets should be 27 tall to accommodate a
  wheelchair
• At least 48 of clear space is needed in front of
  cabinets
• Additional storage is recommended
• Keep eating area near kitchen for convenience

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Universal Cabinet Design

• Bathrooms
• Vanity height between 28 and 32
• Grab bars needed in shower and beside the water
  closet
• Consider benches for easy transition to and from
  a wheelchair

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Cabinet Elevations

• Shows how the exterior of the cabinets will look
  when completed

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Cabinet Elevations

• Copy floor plan and tape above area where
  elevations are to be drawn
• Transfer length dimensions
• Establish room height
• Lightly draw cabinetry line of sight on floor plan

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Cabinet Elevations

• Draw doors, drawers, and appliances lightly
• Darken all cabinet lines
• Add dimensions and notes

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Cabinet Elevations