Quality Features of Fine Cabinets – Cabinetry Box Construction

• Quality Features of Fine Cabinets
• Hardware Types and Quality
• Drawer Construction
• Interior Options
• Cabinetry Box Construction
• Finish Type
• Subjective Items

Cabinetry Box Construction

The other material used to make cabinetry is the wood material which is chosen to produce the cabinet box and face frame (if applicable). Cabinet boxes are usually made from a plywood or engineered wood board. When used in the proper thickness and applications both choices are excellent.

Plywood material used for cabinet construction tends to be slightly stronger than comparable thickness particle board material. However, plywood has less thickness consistency and is more likely to warp than engineered board.

Particle board may actually be a better choice for cabinetry if a high quality laminated cabinet interior is desired. As mentioned before engineered wood is very consistent and warp resistant material and remains very strong if proper joinery techniques are used.

The actual thickness of the material used is more important than the material choice itself. A cabinet side should meet or exceed 5/8” in frameless and ½” in framed cabinetry. It is also advisable to have full cabinet depth shelving of 5/8” or greater.