Cabnets/Casings

Cabnets/Casings

The side of the cabinet that is grooved into the face frame and extends back to the wall. Bottom – The floor of the cabinet. On a wall and tall cabinet, the same component is used as the top. Back – The rear vertical surface used to mount the cabinet to the wall. What is casing? Quite simply, it's a moulding profile which frames (or trims) a door or window. ... The main purpose of casing is to surround all doors and windows, covering any space or gap left between the drywall and frame. In addition, casing is one of the most visible moulding trims in a home. Drawer or cabinet face:This is the visible front of a cabinet or drawer. In standard cabinets, the face showcases the front of the door and the surrounding frame, depending on the style of cabinetry. In cabinet drawers, the face is the finished front of the box that contains a handle for opening the drawer.

The wood frame that is attached to the front edges of the box of the cabinet. The frame adds strength to the box and the cabinet doors are inset into the face frame for a clean look. Casings and baseboards are both used as transitional pieces to conceal gaps at joints with wall surfaces. The main difference is that casings are used at window and door openings, while baseboards are used at the junction with the floor. There are also differences in the size between casings and baseboards.