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Cabinets and Counters

Cabinets and Counters. And a few more miscellaneous pieces of information that you will need. Base Cabinets. Base cabinets are the bottom cabinets. 24” deep and 36” tall, including the counter top. Widths range from 15” – 48” Space requirement is a minimum of 10 feet. Counter Materials.

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Cabinets and Counters

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  1. Cabinets and Counters And a few more miscellaneous pieces of information that you will need.

  2. Base Cabinets • Base cabinets are the bottom cabinets. • 24” deep and 36” tall, including the counter top. • Widths range from 15” – 48” • Space requirement is a minimum of 10 feet.

  3. Counter Materials • Granite: • Solid Surface • Laminate • Complete this section of the worksheet using information from the dvd clip.

  4. Counter Materials • Stainless Steel • Durable • Easy to clean • Commercial look

  5. Counter Materials • Wood • You can cut on it. • It scratches • It scorches

  6. Counter Materials • Marble • Used for candy and pastry making • Pros: waterproof; heatproof; beautiful. Cons: expensive; porous; stains easily unless professionally sealed

  7. Counter Materials • Tile • Durable • Easy to clean • Wide range of colors and prices • Uneven surface • Grout stains • Tiles can chip

  8. Counter Materials • Concrete • Can have the look, texture, and feel of quarried stone such as marble, granite, and limestone. • Needs to be sealed • Can chip, crack or flake. • Can form to any shape

  9. Counter Materials • Soap Stone • Non porous • Does not stain • Does scratch • Heatproof • Apply mineral oil to darken the color

  10. Wall Cabinets • 13 “ deep and 30”- 36” tall • Widths range from 15” – 48” • Space requirements- minimum of 10 linear feet • 18” between the top of the base cabinet and the beginning of the wall cabinet. • 15” between the top of a range and the bottom of a microwave.

  11. Soffit • The space between the ceiling and the top of the cabinet. Do you want a short wall, cabinets that go to the ceiling or space to decorate on top of the cabinets?

  12. Islands • The average depth of an island is 30”. • This island is wider to accommodate a seating area on one side.

  13. Dishwashers • A dishwasher is usually 24” wide and is located close to the sink because the plumbing is already there.

  14. Dishwasher Drawers Dishwasher drawers allow you to wash mini loads in a smaller space.

  15. Range Hoods • A range hood allows smoke and fumes to escape from the kitchen. A canopy style is on top of the range and some microwaves have a range hood built into it.

  16. Down Draft Range Hood • A downdraft range hood moves up and down and allows you to ventilate fumes without having a hood hanging down in the kitchen.

  17. Universal Design • A philosophy of designing interiors and products to accommodate all people with a variety of requirements, needs and abilities. • Pass out handout for application to kitchens.

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