Inset Cabinet Face Frame Dimensions

The main distinguishing factor between inset and frameless cabinetry is the construction of the boxes.

Inset cabinet face frame dimensions.

For overlay jobs the reveal between all doors drawers is 1 2. This type of cabinet construction gives a full view of the cabinet frame with only minimal spacing or gaps between the cabinet components. Inset cabinets are made with framed boxes each cabinet box has a 1 5 inch wide face frame. Custom front frame configurations are available.

Visually when you look at an inset kitchen you will see a frame around between the doors and drawers. Above the bottom shelf of the cabinet. Stiles that divide cabinets in the center are typically 2 inches in width but some custom cabinetmakers use 3 inch stiles. Build the face frame so that the bottom rail rails are horizontal boards and stiles are vertical boards projects 1 16 in.

As a standard face frame part sizes are 1 1 2 wide unless otherwise requested. On the outside edge. Face frame stiles for cabinets are almost always 3 inches in width. Face frames will overhang the cabinet side by 5 16 unless the flush end option is requested only available on advantage.

Frames feature blind mortise and tenon joints. 3 4 thick solid wood face frames with 1 1 2 wide stiles and rails unless otherwise specified. On beaded inset the bead amount is added to the 1 1 2 width which is usually 3 8 with the 1 4 bead normally used. Face frames on sides of kitchen cabinets should overlap 1 4 in.

The doors are installed flush with the frame hence the term inset. I use 1 1 2 for all stiles and mid rails regardless of frame style. If you put the door and drawer fitting off until after assembly you won t be able to work on a nice flat surface. This makes room for adjustments when installing them next to one another.