Glossary of Terms
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Joinery Lingo
| Accent | Added for extra detail and emphasis. Might be a highlight, outline or contrast. |
| Adjustable Shelves | Supported by shelf holders (such as dowel or pins), these shelves are adjustable to suit changing storage requirements. |
| Backsplash | Protects the wall and wall edge from spills and damage. Can be in the form of tiles, glass, stone or pressed metal. |
| Base Cabinet | Varying by width, these cabinets sit on the floor and support the benchtops. |
| Bevel | The slanted edge of a surface. |
| Bulkhead | A portion of the ceiling that has been built lower than the rest of the ceiling either as a feature or to hide a void or wires/piping. |
| Cabinet Carcass | The body of a cabinet that creates the storage within. |
| Concealed Hinge | A hinge mounted to the inside of a cabinet so that it cannot be seen from the outside. |
| Dishwasher Panel | A panel used to hide the front face of an integrated or semi-integrated dishwasher. |
| Drawer Box | The inside of the drawer which creates the storage space. |
| Drawer Face | The front face of a drawer where the handle is usually mounted. |
| Drawer Runners | Metal tracks that are mounted to drawers or the inside of cabinets for drawers to open and close. |
| End Cabinet | A cabinet that is connected to another cabinet on only one side. |
| Exposed Hinge | A hinge mounted so that it is seen from the outside of the cabinet. |
| Face Frame | Not always used, the Face Frame is attached to the cabinet surround and adds strength while creating a clean profile. |
| Fixed Shelves | Shelves that cannot be moved or adjusted. |
| Flat Panel | A door or drawer panel which is plain without design or highlight features. |
| Frameless Cabinet | A cabinet which does not have a Face Frame. The doors and drawers cover the full face of the carcass. |
| Galley Kitchen | A kitchen with two parallel runs of cabinetry. |
| Gloss Finish | A finish that adds shine and lustre to the substrate. |
| Grain | The direction of the fibres in a natural or artificial timber. |
| Hardwood | Timber derived from a deciduous tree such as an Oak, Maple, or Gum. |
| Honed Finish | A satin finish to the substrate. |
| Kickboard | The setback at the bottom of a base cabinet that allows room for your feet so you can stand closer to the bench. |