Frequently asked questions

There are many different types of wood cabinets available today for both kitchens and bathrooms. You can choose from light, medium and dark colors of wood. Each type of wood has its own intensity of grain and distinct style. Popular woods used for cabinets in homes today include birch, hickory, pine, cherry, maple and oak.  

Is birch plywood a hardwood?

Baltic Birch is a versatile and high-quality plywood, unmatched in the world. Here's why Baltic Birch should be your choice: Excellent Raw Material Resource. Baltic Birch is offered from both non certified and FSC certified forests in Russia, which contain more than one fifth of the world’s forests. 100% Hardwood Fiber. 

What is the standard height of a base cabinet?

Base cabinet widths also range from 9 to 48 inches, just like overhead cabinets, but the standard height of a base cabinet is 34 1/2 inches. 

What is standard kitchen base cabinet depth?

The standard depth of a base kitchen cabinet is 24″ without a countertop and 25″ to 26″ with a countertop. In some cases up to 30″ deep, however deeper cabinets can make it more difficult to reach all areas of the counter and access plugs for small appliances. 

Are maple doors durable?

As a hardwood, maple is durable and will stand up well to years of heavy use. It has a dense grain and is usually stained and not painted. It is more difficult to work with than alder and pieces take longer to create, making maple doors both more expensive and valuable. 

What are the benefits of soft close doors?

Well that’s not the only good thing about soft close doors and drawers. They will also help keep your cabinets in tip-top shape. It assists with the maintenance and longevity of your kitchen cabinets. They lessen the stress on the hinges and hinge plates over the years. In turn, you will extend the life of your beautiful new kitchen cabinets. 

Should you add soft close to your cabinets?

(Most children usually!) Adding soft close to your cabinets means you’ll never have to hear a door slammed again. These hinges will ensure the door shuts smoothly and silently. In addition, they also prevents fingers from being slammed in doors due to the door closing too quickly. This is a major bonus for families with young children. 

What is cabinet toe kick board?

A toe kick is a recessed space built into the bottom of a cabinet which sits on the floor. It is designed to allow people to stand close to the cabinet without stubbing their toes against it. 

What size plywood should you use to build cabinets?

Typically plywood is the more expensive cabinet box construction, but check the thickness before you decide to go plywood. Some manufacturers use 1/2" thickness to keep the cost low and tote that it is a premium feature. Good cabinets should use 1/2", 5/8" or 3/4" plywood construction. 

Is plywood better than particle board?

Plywood is less dense and weighs far less than particleboard, which means using plywood will make the cabinets easier to build, install and carry up or down stairs. Because it is less dense, screws and nails work better in plywood; if you use particleboard, take care so screws do not strip out and lose their grip. 

How tall are upper cabinets?

For ease of use, base cabinetry rests atop a four-inch recessed riser called a toe kick. Wall. Upper cabinetry is generally 12 inches deep but can be increased to 17 inches on some semi-custom and custom applications. Tall. Tall cabinets are typically 83.5 inches in height, serving as pantry space and broom storage. Specialty Units. 

What is a riser?

A Starter or Riser Molding is mounted to the cabinet top in order to simulate an extension of the cabinet box, allowing the Crown Molding to be installed higher. 

What is a Filler?

A cabinet filler strip is a piece of wood inserted between two cabinets to allow factory-sized cabinets to fit a wall of any length. A filler strip can be placed between two cabinets or against the wall to “fill” the empty space between cabinets. 

What is crown molding on cabinet?

Crown molding. Crown molding encapsulates a large family of moldings which are designed to gracefully flare out to a finished top edge. Crown molding is generally used for capping walls, pilasters, and cabinets, and is used extensively in the creation of interior and exterior cornice assemblies and door and window hoods. 

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