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

WINDOWSOFFITUPPERCABINETS

SINK

BASECABINETS

TRASHCOMPACTOR

DISHWASHER

TOE SPACE

BASE CABINETS

BACK SPLASH

UPPER CABINETS

SHELF ORDRAWERS

SOFFIT

TC GD DW

REFRIGERATOR

SINKRANGE/OVENW/ HOOD FAN

BASE CABINETS

UPPER CABINETS

DISHWASHERTRASH COMPACTOR

SECTIONELEVATION

FLOOR PLAN

13"

12"

24"

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Types of Cabinets

DRAWERS

SINK

BACKSPLASH

MIRROR AND MC

LINEN W/ SHELVES

SINKVANITY

MED ICINE CAB INET ( MC)

TOE SPACE

VANITY

MC

SHELF ORDRAWERS

SECTIONELEVATION

FLOOR PLAN

21"

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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