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Door Construction
Wood doors consist of door frames constructed from kiln-dried 3 4 solid hardwood with mortise and tenon joints and floating center panels constructed of veneered or solid wood. White cabinet door styles are covered with Thermo Foil on the door front and a white melamine panel on the door back. Thermo Foil is produced when a PVC molded plastic is bonded to a pre-machined 34 thick medium density fiberboard (MDF) core using heat and pressure.

Cabinet Shelves
Cabinet shelves are 34 thick engineered wood with our TuffTech finishing system on wood door styles or melamine on white door styles. Shelves are banded on one side with melamine or PVC edge banding. All shelves are adjustable and meet KCMA load standards of 15 pounds per square foot.

Drawer Systems
24 deep cabinets utilize natural finish dovetail hardwood drawers with plywood bottoms and Full Access Hidden Glides System. Standard 21 and 18 deep cabinets and Deep Roll Out Trays utilize natural finish dovetail hardwood drawers with printed MDF bottoms and Side-Mounted Drawer Glides. All drawers featured in the guide meet KCMA load standards of 15 pounds per square foot.

Cabinet Front Face Frames

Cabinet front face frames are made from 34 x 158 solid hardwood. They are kiln-dried to prevent warping. Face frame joints are pressure fitted, glued, double doweled, and stapled.

Cabinet Side Panels

Cabinet side panels are 12 thick and made of engineered wood with our rigorous multi-step TuffTech UV-cured finish. They are captured into a grooved front face frame and secured using high-strength fasteners and glue.

Corner Blocks
Corner blocks are attached to help ensure cabinet squareness and allow for proper countertop installation.

Hinges
Fully concealed, self-closing Hidden Hinges are standard on all door styles.

Cabinet Tops, Bottoms, and Floors

Tops, bottoms, and floors are 12 thick and made from engineered wood. They are finished with our TuffTech finishing system. They are fitted and glued into the cabinet front face frame grooves, then captured in the grooves of the cabinet side panels.

Inset Toe Kick

Inset toe kicks are constructed of 12 thick unfinished engineered wood and are recessed 312. BTK8 (matching toe kick) required for installation.

Cabinet Back
The cabinet back is made from 18 thick hardboard substrate. The inside cabinet surface is finished with our TuffTech finishing system.

Miscellaneous
In keeping with our policy of continuous product refinement, American Woodmark reserves the right to change specifications in design and materials as conditions require.

Hanging Rails
The base and vanity top hanging rail is 34 thick solid wood, mortise and tenon joined, and glued to the cabinet side panels. The wall cabinet hanging rails are 12 thick engineered wood, glued and pinned into the cabinet back, cabinet side panels, and top/bottom.

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Full Overlay (FOL) Door Hinge 6-Way Adjustable Partial Overlay (POL) Door Hinge

All steel construction with nickel-plated finish, 1716 Full Overlay hinge with self-closing feature that allows door to close unassisted when approximately 1015 degrees open. Hinge allows less than 316 frame-to-door gap. Unique oversized screw slot allows in/out adjustment of 116, up/down adjustment of 14, and side-to-side adjustment of 316. Exceeds industry standard for durability. Standard feature on all Full Overlay (FOL) door styles. Hinges permit doors to open to approximately 107 degrees.

All steel construction with nickel-plated finish, 916 Partial Overlay hinge with self-closing feature that allows door to close unassisted when approximately 1015 degrees open. Hinge allows less than 316 frame-to-door gap. Six-way adjustability allows superior in/out adjustment of 316, up/down adjustment of 14, and side-to-side adjustment of 316. Exceeds industry standard for durability. Standard feature on all Partial Overlay (POL) door styles. Hinges permit doors to open to approximately 107 degrees.

Full Access Hidden Glides System

Side-Mounted Drawer Glides

The one-piece Full Access Hidden Glides System features steel ball bearings providing quiet, stable operation. 21 extension provides full access to drawer contents. It provides self-closing convenience and smooth, dependable performance. Standard feature on all 24 deep base cabinets.

This glide system features twin self-aligning side-mounted drawer glides. They are constructed of epoxy coated steel for quiet opening and closing. Rollers are made of Delrin for smooth operation. The Side-Mounted Drawer Glides are a standard feature on all vanities, 21 deep desks and Deep Roll Out Trays.

Metal Shelf Rest

Base Locking Shelf Rest

Mullion Shelf Rest

4 steel, nickel plated. Standard feature on all wall cabinets.

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Locks base shelves in place and prevents shelves from sliding. Designed to allow easy shelf removal. Molded from clear high-strength polycarbonate. Standard feature on all base cabinets.

Allows for superior alignment of shelf with mullion. Metal construction. Six position adjustable. Standard feature on all mullion door cabinets.

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26 STANDARD CABINET SPECIFICATIONS: Wall Cabinet Construction

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Designers Choice wall cabinets are constructed using high quality materials and hardware. The drawing below illustrates and identifies the parts of a standard Designers Choice wall cabinet.

NOTE: Single square door cabinets are hinged left and can be reversed in the field. Single cathedral door cabinets must be ordered hinged left or right.

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Designers Choice base cabinets are constructed using high quality materials and hardware. The drawing below illustrates and identifies the parts of a standard Designers Choice base cabinet.

*Shelf depth will be 12 or 24 deep depending on cabinet. Review specifications for clarification. NOTE: Base single door cabinets are hinged left and can be reversed in the field.
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Finishing Systems
The finishing systems used on our products are designed to ensure the beauty and durability of our cabinetry. State-of-the-art equipment allows precise sanding, filling, and finish coverage of each of our products.

How Do You Care For Your Cabinets?

Remove dust from cabinets frequently with a soft lint-free cloth. The cloth may be slightly dampened with water or a spray type dust remover. Wood and laminate cabinet surfaces may be polished once every few months with a high quality, non-oil based furniture polish. Do not use a paste wax type material. Wax build-up is difficult to remove and will leave a residue that attracts dust and moisture. Polishes containing silicon should not be used. Clean spills immediately. Use a clean cloth and mild soap if necessary. Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Do not use detergents, citrus or ammonia based cleaners, steel wool, soap pads, or abrasive cleaners on your cabinets. Care should be taken that cabinet finishes are not exposed to heat in excess of 174 Fahrenheit. Do not place or mount small appliances beneath your wall cabinets. These appliances (such as coffee makers and toasters) can produce excessive heat, which can damage the finish of your cabinets. Do not expose doors or drawer fronts (especially Thermo Foil) to heat created from self-cleaning ovens or ranges. The HSK (Heat Shield Kit) should be used when cabinets are installed or mounted directly next to ovens or ranges.

Beauty Guard Finishing System

Beauty Guard is an extremely sophisticated and environmentally responsible coating that offers durability, ease of cleaning, and water resistance. We use a combination of mechanical systems to bring out the richness, luster, and natural grain definition of the wood, as well as computerized automation to ensure color consistency and surface smoothness. Our Beauty Guard Finishing System is a rigorous multi-step process that includes sanding, brushing, cleaning, stain application, computerized oven drying, and a catalyzed topcoat to protect and beautify your cabinets for years to come.

TuffTech Finishing System

Our TuffTech Finishing System uses only 100% solids. This multistep panel finishing system begins with three sanding operations followed by a top and bottom brush cleaning to provide a smooth surface for material adhesion. Next, an ultraviolet (UV) filler is cured using light ovens to seal the board completely. Once again the board is sanded and a waterborne adhesion material is applied and dried to provide an interlocking bond with the water-based paints. Depending on the product, two or three coats of paint are applied, dried, and then covered with an ultraviolet topcoat. This topcoat is made of acrylics and urethane and acts as a sealant to protect the paint. White cabinet panels are finished with a melamine impregnated laminate. This system has the same protective properties as our coating system but with the added benefit of improved opacity required by all white cabinet parts.

Let Your Cabinets Age Beautifully

Our cabinets represent the careful selection of woods and white Thermo Foil finishes. While every effort is made to match wood grain as closely as possible, no two pieces of wood are exactly alike, even from the same tree. These differences in natural color and grain mean that each piece will respond differently to the finishing materials used. For example, close-grained woods absorb less and will vary in color from more open-grained pieces from the very same tree. Its these variations that contribute to the beauty and distinction of quality wood products. However, exposure to sunlight, smoke, and chemicals may cause some materials to fade or vary from their original color over time. This is why cabinets, doors, drawer fronts, and accessories added at a later date may not exactly match cabinets installed now. For the same reasons, door samples or displays may not represent the exact color of cabinets received at the time of shipment. You should also read all cleaning agent instructions carefully before application. Due to changes that occur from natural and environmental factors a cabinet is exposed to over its lifetime, we cannot be responsible for variations that occur in the finish of your wood or Thermo Foil cabinets as they age. So, enjoy the character of your cabinets. They are truly unique and with proper care will age beautifully for years to come.

Environmentally Responsible Finishing

Our panel finishing system uses only water-based paints and fillers, yielding neither hazardous waste nor water contamination. Our acrylic and urethane materials are 100% solids, dried using high intensity lights, yielding no atmospheric emissions.

What Does This Mean To You?

Our products are extremely resistant to stains and surface damage that can be caused by common household chemicals. Our products exceed KCMA and ANSI standards for resistance to stains like coffee, grape juice, and moistureall common spills in any kitchen.

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Wood Species & Materials

American Woodmark cabinetry incorporates solid hardwoods and hardwood veneers. These are natural materials with inherent variations. As such, our quality standards establish tolerance ranges for matching the hardwood pieces. Consumers should review actual samples of hardwoods in our selling centers and cabinet displays to help them establish realistic expectations of variations involving wood grain, color tones, presence of knots, and so forth. These variations are at the heart of the unique natural beauty of finished hardwood. In addition, exposure of wood products to sunlight, some chemical agents, and smoke can cause wood colors to change over time.

Cherry
Cherry is a close-grained multicolored hardwood with occasional pin knots and fine grain variations appearing as curls and waves. Features described below are typical and not considered defects: Small sap pockets, pin knots, and streaks Color ranges from pale yellow sapwood to deep reddish brown heartwood, with occasional shades of white, green, pink, or even grey Staining reveals subtle variations and colors that typically darken over time Variations within a single door May accept nicks and bumps over time

Oak
Oak is a prominently grained hardwood with pattern variations from straight grain to arcs. It is durable and forgiving of nicks and bumps, and mellows with golden hues over time. Darker stains provide a more uniform appearance. Features described below are typical and not considered defects: Natural oak colors range from light tans to deep reddish browns Streaks of yellow or black mineral deposits Noticeable differences in color between open and close-grained areas which may be more evident with light colored stain Variations within a single door

White Thermo Foil

Thermo Foil finishes allow white cabinet doors to exhibit the same styling and detail found in solid wood doors. The Thermo Foil finish found on the front of white cabinet doors is produced when a PVC molded plastic is bonded to a pre-machined core material using heat and pressure White Thermo Foil finishes are extremely durable, easy to clean, and especially resistant to chipping and cracking The core is medium density fiberboard (MDF) with a white melamine back

Hickory
Hickory is a very tough, dense hardwood making it an extremely durable cabinet material. Unlike other hardwoods, wood selection for hickory does not attempt to minimize discrepancies in wood color tones. Darker stains will moderate the color variance. Features described below are typical and not considered defects: Dramatic color variations ranging from deep reddish brown heartwood to pale white sapwood Random burls, mineral streaks, knots, and pecks Doors and parts of doors that range in color from light to deep brown when finished

Maple
Maple is an exceptionally hard, finely grained wood species with a fine even texture. Darker stains will moderate the color variance, lighter stains mellow with golden hues over time. Features described below are typical and not considered defects: Creamy white to light blonde tones to dark reddish brown tones Small mineral streaks of light blonde or reddish brown that darken with stain Wavy, curly birds-eye, or burl graining as well as worm tracking across the grain that will darken when stained Variations within a single door

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30 STANDARD CABINET SPECIFICATIONS: Cabinet Dimensions

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These illustrations specify dimensions of vertical stiles and horizontal rails, inset toe kick, cabinet heights and standard interior opening heights for wall, base, vanity, desk, oven and utility cabinets.

Wall Cabinets
Wall Cabinet 42 High Wall Cabinet 36 High Wall Cabinet 30 High

Wall Cabinet 24 High

Wall Cabinet 18 High

Wall Cabinet 15 High

Wall Cabinet 12 High

Base Cabinets
Base Cabinet 4 Drawer Base Cabinet 3 Drawer Base Cabinet

Vanity Cabinets
Vanity Base Cabinet Standard Height Vanity Drawer Base Standard Height Vanity Base Cabinet Base Height Vanity Drawer Base Base Height

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Desk Cabinets
Desk Base Cabinet Desk Drawer Cabinet Kneehole Drawer

Trimmable in height to 434

Tall Cabinets
Vanity Linen Cabinet Utility Single Oven Cabinet* Double Oven Cabinet*

*Actual height of oven opening shown. For actual width, maximum width and maximum height dimensions, please refer to Cut Out Dimensions Chart in specific cabinet SKU box.

Inset Toe Kick

Inset toe kick construction requires BTK8 matching toe kickmust be ordered separately. Putty Stik and TU Marker are recommended for exposed ends of BTK8.

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These drawings illustrate the relationship between the cabinet face frame and Partial Overlay (POL) and Full Overlay (FOL) doors. They show the amount of the cabinet face frame that is visible when Partial Overlay doors or Full Overlay doors are selected.

Partial Overlay
Partial Overlay (POL) is sometimes referred to as Traditional or Standard Overlay. Doors are sized to show about an inch of the cabinet face frame, giving the door some visual depth. Some door styles do not require knobs or pulls.

Full Overlay
Full Overlay (FOL) doors are sized to cover nearly all of the cabinet face frame. Full Overlay door styles require knobs or pulls.

WALL CABINET FRONT

WALL CABINET FRONT

BASE CABINET FRONT

BASE CABINET FRONT