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Cabinetry 101

Understanding the language

If you are a planning a project you’ll want to learn the lingo! Peruse common cabinet terminology to understand “cabinet-speak”.

Face Frame

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The “picture-frame” like area that cabinet doors are attached to.

Full Overlay

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When a cabinet door covers almost the entire face frame.

Partial Overlay

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When a cabinet door covers part of the face frame, leaving some of it exposed.

Flat Panel

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The center panel is recessed into the door frame. Shaker doors are flat panel, while other flat panel doors may be more decorative.

Raised Panel

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A more decorative door style featuring an elevated center panel in the door frame.

Slab Drawer Front

LearnAboutCabinetsSlabDrawer

A drawer front that is a solid piece of wood or other material, typically with a profiled edge around the perimeter.

5-Piece Drawer Front

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A drawer front that is built like a door, with a frame surrounding the center panel, equaling 5 pieces to complete the look.

SmartStop / SoftClose

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Optional drawer guide and door hinge mechanisms that allow doors and drawers to softly close without slamming.