Chapter 26 Millwork and Cabinet Technology Cabinet Elevations
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 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
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