Inset Cabinet Face Frame Dimensions

All of the fitting work is fussy and this is an area where it s a real advantage to complete the face frame first then fit the doors and drawers before assembling the frame and cabinet.

Inset cabinet face frame dimensions.

Face frame stiles for cabinets are almost always 3 inches in width. I use 1 1 2 for all stiles and mid rails regardless of frame style. Above the bottom shelf of the cabinet. This type of cabinet construction gives a full view of the cabinet frame with only minimal spacing or gaps between the cabinet components.

For overlay jobs the reveal between all doors drawers is 1 2. As a standard face frame part sizes are 1 1 2 wide unless otherwise requested. Frames feature blind mortise and tenon joints. The doors are installed flush with the frame hence the term inset.

Face frames on sides of kitchen cabinets should overlap 1 4 in. This makes room for adjustments when installing them next to one another. Custom front frame configurations are available. Face frames will overhang the cabinet side by 5 16 unless the flush end option is requested only available on advantage.

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. Visually when you look at an inset kitchen you will see a frame around between the doors and drawers. Inset cabinets are made with framed boxes each cabinet box has a 1 5 inch wide face frame.

On the outside edge. If you put the door and drawer fitting off until after assembly you won t be able to work on a nice flat surface. Build the face frame so that the bottom rail rails are horizontal boards and stiles are vertical boards projects 1 16 in. The main distinguishing factor between inset and frameless cabinetry is the construction of the boxes.