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