Cabinet Terminology

The following short phrases and defining terms are used extensively on our spec sheets and prints. They are provided here for your benefit.

CABINET NAMES

Term/AbbreviationDefinition
BBase Cabinet
SBSink Base Cabinet
DBDrawer Base Cabinet
CBCorner Base Cabinet
BEPBase End Panel
WWall Cabinet
TTall Cabinet
UTUtility Tall Cabinet
REPRefrigerator End Panel
TEPTall End Panel
VSBVanity Sink Base Cabinet
VDBVanity Drawer Base Cabinet
WTWood Top

INSERTS & ACCESSORIES

Term/AbbreviationDefinition
ROTRoll Out Tray
TPOTrash Pullout
DIVCutlery or Utensil Divider
KBKnife Block
SISpice Insert
TDTray Divider

CABINET ENDS

Term/Abbreviation Definition
StandardStandard unfinished
FlushFull flush finished
ReproIntegrated door reproducing the cabinet door style
Framed ReproFalse frame and door reproducing the cabinet door style and face configuration
Applied DoorFalse door applied to cabinet
6″ Flush Return5-1/4″ flush finished return added behind stile (6″ Total)

MISCELLANEOUS

Term/AbbreviationDefinition
RORound over (e.g. 1/8″ RO)
Eased EdgeAn eased edge applied with an orbital sander
Like InteriorInterior to be the same wood and finish as exterior
Finished InteriorImport birch interior finished to match exterior
Flush ToeNo toe notch on cabinet (flush to floor)
Boxed Toe EndFlush return applied perpendicular to face on inside edge of valance toe ends
Flush FinishedInterior to be finished flush w/ face frame
Lateral File DrawerFile drawer with file rails installed parallel to the width of the drawer
Side-Mount GlideSide-mount Accu-ride drawer glide w/ soft close (if possible)
Under-Mount GlideUnder-mount Blum drawer glide w/ soft close
Pocket DoorHinged door that retracts into the opening it covers

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