Cabinets are important in a room’s layout. Their primary purpose is to store things. Knowing how to construct cabinets imparts an appreciation of a very basic need that one sometimes takes for granted.
Cabinets store things. In the bedroom, they are used to store clothes, shoes, bags, and toiletries. Cabinets also store linens, towels, curtains, among other items. The bathroom has the medicine cabinet and a cabinet that contains toiletries like soap, fragrances, and shampoos.
The kitchen cabinets contain pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and cleaning agents. Secondary storage areas, but nevertheless still important, are cabinets that hold files. Other cabinets store equipment and accessories like CDs, DVDs, books, magazines, tapes, and other things. Cabinets are also used to house audio-visual equipment like television, stereo sets, and computer sets.
A cabinet’s construction is constant for the different cabinet designs. A cabinet is a three-dimensional piece that has a framework, which is covered by materials like solid wood, plywood, particle board, laminated wood, glass, stone, metal, among other materials. Integrated within the cabinets are drawers and shelves. A cabinet’s front is composed mainly of the openings, which are supported by the hinges. To top off the look, one has a choice of adding cabinet door knobs to complete the design.
Let’s start with the design. After that, estimates are produced so that one has an idea of the materials to secure. Then it is time to build the framework, which is comprised of lumber or metal. If the framework is metal, then welding is used in the joinery. If wooden framework is used, the wood may joined through the use of rabbets, glue, screws, or nails.
The cabinet facing comes after the framework is done. Various materials are available, in which the most common ones are plywood, wood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and particle board. Plywood and wood facings are glued or nailed to the framework. When using MDF or particle board, it is difficult to use nails and glue for adherence. The boards are pre-bored by the manufacturer so that it is easier to screw the materials together.
Now that the cabinet is almost complete, it is time to use hardware like hinges, cabinet door knobs, hanger rods, drawer slides, dish racks, and the like. If the cabinet is laminated, there is no need to paint. If the cabinet is wood, painting is necessary. Pre-finishing techniques include adding putty to joined surfaces and sanding them in preparation for the final coat. Once the cabinet is painted over, let it dry for a time before using.
One now understands how cabinets are made. It is time to enjoy the fruits of one’s construction labor. Store away!
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