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Chapter 23

Cabinet Doors and Hinges

Introduction
Cabinet doors often define the beauty of a cabinet. In fact, it is popular today to give old cabinets a new
look simply by replacing the doors.

Types of doors:
Cabinet doors types fall into the same three categories as drawers: Flush mount, lipped, and overlay (shown
below). Each requires specific types of hinges, so make certain you purchase the hardware before you begin
construction.

Door Construction:
When constructing a cabinet door, you must first decide which method you will use. Two options are available:
formed or frame and panel construction.

Formed doors

Formed doors require one solid piece of material, typically MDF or glued wood stock. After cutting the door to

fit the opening according to the desired door type (flush, lipped, or overlay), the door face is then beautified by

applying decorative trims and moldings, or by shaping the edges or interior of the face with a router bit.

Flush mount: The entire

cabinet face-frame is seen

Lipped: Part of the cabinet

face-frame is seen

Overlay: None of the

cabinet face-frame is seen

Applied trim and molding to door face Routered face

Unit V: Cabinetry Craftsmanship