Top and bottom horizontal members at back of cabinet, used for mounting cabinet to the wall with screws. Located either inside or on the back of cabinets.

A swirling pattern in hardwood grain caused by a variety of natural factors, including knot location, damage to bark, and genetics.

Doors that meet stile to stile without center mullion for a full access opening into the cabinet.

A joint made by fastening pieces together without overlapping.

Middle vertical frame member of the face frame assembly.

Cutout in a cabinet box to accommodate a chimney or pipe obstruction. The box is factory built, complete with back to allow clearance for the chimney or obstruction.

Cherry is a hardwood that exhibits a vibrant grain, and is known for warm, livid tones which mellow and darken gracefully with age.

Hinge type that has no exposed parts when the door is closed.

Cutting a board across the way the grain runs.

Countless options - style, size, interior.

A joint formed by the intersection of two boards, in which one is notched with a rectangular groove to receive the other.

A method of wood joinery using a flared projection that fits into a matching indentation to form a strong joint; frequently used for quality drawer construction.

Moulding or tape applied to the edge of plywood or particle board.

Drawings made as though the observer were looking straight at the wall or building.

The front structural rails and stiles of a cabinet to which doors and drawers are generally attached.

Used on overlay door styles only. The door and drawer has a rounded cut taken out of the top or bottom back edge of door or drawer front, as appropriate, to make it easier to open. This provides a convenient finger grasp to open doors and drawers as an alternative to hardware.

Accurate, to scale, top view of the complete area using symbols to indicate size, shape and type of walls, doors, windows, and cabinetry.

Natural pattern of growth in wood. Different species have differing grain characteristics. Grain is also naturally variable, one of the beauties of wood.

Wood of broad leaved trees. Oak, Ash, Maple, Walnut, Mahogany, as contrasted to the softwood of the needle leaved trees. Used for cabinet doors, drawers, and frames. Tops, sides, and bottoms are more often plywood.

Older, harder, non-active core of a tree. More durable than sapwood. Heartwood is much darker in color than sapwood.

A very hard, heavy wood species which is dramatically variable in grain and coloration.

A door that has the center panel removed in readiness for a glass or other type of insert.

Semi-concealed hinge with only a small part exposed when the door is closed.

Natural growth characteristic of wood that occurs where a brance case was embedded in the trunk of the tree.

Layers of wood, plastic, or other materials bound together, usually having heat and pressure simultaneously applied.

Layers of compressed resin and paper are adhered to a substrate. Popular for its easy maintenance and durability; but scratched or chipped doors must be refaced or replaced. Whites are slow to yellow.

Also called melamine, low-pressure laminate is thinner, less durable and less expensive that its high-pressure cousin. It is ovten used for cabinet boxes.

Used to describe the number of openings in a mullion door.

A versatile hardwood, which can range in style from elegant to cheerful. Maple's subtle, consistent grain fits well in many settings.

A dark discoloration of wood, caused by chemical changes.

A joint formed by two pieces of wood being cut at an angle.

A notch or hole cut into a piece of lumber to receive a corresponding projecting part. Also known as cope and stick joinery.

A door that has the center panel removed in preparation for a glass or other insert which also has horizontal and vertical wooden strips to give the look of multiple openings.

Hard, heavy wood species known for prominent, high-contrast grain patterns.

The portion of a door that extends beyond the opening of the cabinet and covers part of the face frame of the cabinet.

A board made of particles of wood compressed and bonded together in various degrees of density. Also known as engineered wood.

Three-dimensional view used to show what the floor plan will look like. Not to scale.

A panel made of layers of veneer bonded by adhesive. Very stable, and good for cabinet boxes.

A joint formed by cutting a groove in the edge surface of a board to receive another piece.

Horizontal framing members of the cabinet face frame assembly.

The living, softer, and younger outer portion of wood in a tree. Located just underneath the bark.

Extension of frame stiles beyond end panels for trimming to ensure proper fit.

Area above wall or utility cabinets sometimes used to conceal plumbing, electrical, etc. May be a decorative focal point of room.

Pine and other softwoods come from coniferous trees. Softwoods are much more likely to scratch and dent than hardwood and have a wider grain. Heat and moisture can cause cracking and warping.

The vertical framing members of the cabinet face frame assembly.

Area at the bottom of base, vanity and utility cabinets which is recessed to allow a more comfortable working position.

Also called R.T.F. A thermal-activated vinyl composition that conforms to any configuration with heat and glue. The material shrink-wraps the entire door. Similar to laminate in terms of maintenance and colorfastness.

Light and dark striping pattern in hardwood grain caused by a variety of natural factors, including knot location, damage to bark, and genetics.

This time-honored, often formal look accentuates architectural detail. Typical cabinetry: cherry, oak or hickory paneled doors; glass-front doors.

To bend, twist, or turn from a straight line. Wood may warp when it is exposed to extreme heat or moisture.

A fine layer of wood is adhered to a substrate. Veneer is often used for center panels on cabinet doors and exterior end panels. Durable and reliable, although heat and moisture can cause doors to crack or warp.