Construction Methods

There are two most commonly used construction methods for cabinetry: Frameless or Face Frame. We build either method depending on the customer's choices or design needs. We will explore both methods on this page using diagrams to help us establish a better understanding of both methods.
Frameless Base
Cabinet

#2: Bottom: 3/4" Plywood
#3: Partition: 3/4" Plywood
#4: Back: 1/4 Plywood
#5: Back Supports: 3 1/2" Wide x "L" x 3/4" Thick (Nailers)
#6: Top Supports: 3 1/2" Wide x "L" x 3/4" Thick (Spanners)
#7: Mid Supports: 3 1/2" Wide x "L" x 3/4" Thick (Spanners)
#8: Toe Kick: 3/4" Plywood
#9: Shelves: 3/4" Plywood
Frameless
Top Cabinet

#2: Bottom: 3/4" Plywood
#3: Bottom Rail: 3/4" Plywood
#4: Back: 1/4 Plywood
#5: Back Supports: 3 1/2" Wide x "L" x 3/4" Thick (Nailers)
#6: Top: 3/4" Plywood
#7: Top Rail: 3/4" Plywood
#8: Shelves: 3/4" Plywood
Face
Framed Base
Cabinet

#2: Bottom: 3/4" Plywood
#3: Partition: 3/4" Plywood
#4: Back: 1/4 Plywood
#5: Back Supports: 3 1/2" Wide x "L" x 3/4" Thick (Nailers)
#6: Top Supports: 3 1/2" Wide x "L" x 3/4" Thick (Spanners)
#7: Mid Supports: 3 1/2" Wide x "L" x 3/4" Thick (Spanners)
#8: Toe Kick: 3/4" Plywood
#9: Shelves: 3/4" Plywood
Face Framed Top
Cabinet

#2: Bottom: 3/4" Plywood
#3: Partition: 3/4" Plywood
#4: Back: 1/4 Plywood
#5: Back Supports: 3 1/2" Wide x "L" x 3/4" Thick (Nailers)
#6: Top Supports: 3 1/2" Wide x "L" x 3/4" Thick (Spanners)
#7: Mid Supports: 3 1/2" Wide x "L" x 3/4" Thick (Spanners)
#8: Toe Kick: 3/4" Plywood
#9: Shelves: 3/4" Plywood