Chapter 26

Millwork and Cabinet Technology, Cabinet Elevations, and Layout

Introduction• Millwork

– Finish trim or finish woodwork– Wood millwork components

• Shaped using a milling process• Rotating cutting tool forms desired shape

– Plastic and ceramic millwork • Generally extruded or formed into desired shape• Material is pressed or pushed under pressure

through a desired shaped orifice

Introduction (cont’d.)• Drawing millwork representations

– Depends on specific requirements• Custom plans for a residential or commercial

structure• House plans• Lender requirements • Local codes• Approval of local building officials

Types of Millwork• Millwork can be designed for appearance

and/or for function– Designed for appearance

• Ornate and decorative millwork can be placed together to capture a style

– Functional millwork • Can be very plain• Less expensive

Types of Millwork (cont’d.)• Baseboards

– Placed at intersection of walls and floors– Generally used for appearance and protection

• Wainscot – Bottom wall material is different from upper

• Chair rail – Traditionally placed horizontally on wall where

chair backs would damage it

Types of Millwork (cont’d.)• Cornices

– Decorative trim placed in the corner where wall meets ceiling

• Casings – Used to trim around windows and doors

• Mantel – Ornamental shelf or structure built above a

fireplace opening

Types of Millwork (cont’d.)• Bookshelves

– May be simple or detailed

• Railings – Used for safety at

stairs, landings, decks, and open balconies

Cabinets

Cabinets (cont’d.)• Types

– Modular cabinets• Prefabricated • Constructed in specific sizes

– Custom cabinets• Made to order• Generally fabricated locally according to

specifications

Cabinets (cont’d.)• Cabinet options

– Various door styles, materials, and finishes– Self-closing hinges– Drawer slides, rollers, and hardware– Glass fronts and wood or metal range hood– Pantries, appliance hutches, and corner

cabinet designs– Bath, linen storage, and kitchen specialties

Cabinets (cont’d.)• Cabinets designed for universal use

– Access can be improved for people with disabilities by applying a few design considerations

• Kitchen counter and cabinet height, wheelchair access, shape, eating area, storage, and appliances

• Bathroom vanity wheel chairs access, cabinet height, grab bars, and benches

• Laundry room cabinet height and recessing

Cabinet Elevations and Layout• Developed from floor plan drawings

– Show cabinet exteriors when completed– Gives general dimensions, notes, and

specifications

• Keying cabinet elevations to floor plans– Several methods can be used

Cabinet Elevations and Layout (cont’d.)

• Kitchen cabinet layout– Elevations are drawn as though you are in the

room looking at the cabinets– Elevations are two-dimensional

• Height and length are shown in an external view• Depth is shown where cabinets are cut with a cutting

plane establishing the line of sight

– Refer to the text for steps on drawing elevations

Bathroom Cabinet Layout• The same steps are

used to draw:– Bath vanity

elevations– Special cabinet or

millwork elevations and details

Cabinet Elevations Checklist• Includes:

– Plot– Drawing technique– Annotation– Dimensions

• Vertical• Horizontal

• Refer to the text for a complete checklist