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INDEX  Table of Contents

Introduction

Section 1: Kitchen Countertop & Backsplash Materials

   Acrylic

   Solid Surface

   PaperStone

   Laminates

   Concrete   ß (Take a Sneak Peek at this Section)

   NuCrete

   Glass

   Engineered Quartz

   IceStone

   Granite

   Soapstone

   Lavastone

   Vulcanite

   Stainless Steel

   Copper

   Zinc

   Limestone

   Slate

   Butcher Block

   Ceramic Tile

Mosaics & Tile Murals Resources

Countertop Accessories

 

Section 2: Kitchen Cabinets

Types of Cabinet Construction

   Face Frame Construction

   Frameless Construction

Types of Kitchen Cabinets

   Stock Cabinets

   Semi Custom Cabinets

   Custom Cabinets

   Job Site Built

Cabinet Materials

   The three different grades of particle board

   About Veneers

   Solid Wood

   All Wood Cabinets

   Solid Wood Doors

   Cherry    ß (Take a Sneak Peek at this Section)

   Maple

   Oak

   Plantation Hardwood

   Alder

   Birch

   Hickory

   Beech Wood

   Pine

   Walnut

   Mahogany 

   Lyptus

   Bamboo

   Thermofoil

   Laminate

   Thermofoil vs. Laminate

Cabinet Construction

   Cabinet Bracing

   Nail Rail

   Shelving

   Dust-Proofing

Finishes & Stains

Cabinet & Drawer Accessories

Some Possible Door Panel Designs

Cabinet Drawers

   Drawer Interiors

   Methods of Drawer Construction

   Drawer Slides

   Cabinet Refacing  

Calculating the Kitchen Budget

   Cost Allocation

Pricing

   Estimating Costs

   The Five Main Factors in Kitchen Cabinet Pricing 

Traditional Wood Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Links

Euro Style Cabinet Manufacturer Links

Cabinet Hardware Resources

3D Kitchen Design Tool


 

Section 3: Kitchen Appliances

Refrigeration

   Freestanding Top Freezer Models

   Bottom Freezer Models

    Side-by-side Models

    Cabinet Depth Models

    Built-in Models

    Drawer Style

    Beverage Centers and Wine Storage

    Ice Makers

 

Cooking Appliances

Heating and Cooking Methods

   About Dual Fuel

    About Induction  ß (Take a Sneak Peek at this Section)

    About Steam Ovens

    About Convection

Style Options

   Stand Alone Ranges

   Drop-In & Slide-In Ranges

    Cooktops & Rangetops

Wall ovens

Oven Cleaning

   Standard Cleaning Ovens

   Self Cleaning Ovens

  •    The Cons of Self Cleaning Ovens

   Continuous Cleaning Ovens

Microwaves

Oven Accessories

   Warming Drawers

 

Ventilation

 

Built In Coffee Systems   ß (Take a Sneak Peek at this Section)

 

Kitchen Clean Up

Dishwashers

 

Trash Compactors

 

Disposals

 

 

 

Sinks and Faucets

 

Kitchen Sinks

 

Kitchen Sink Materials

 

   Stainless steel

 

   Copper

 

   Bronze

  

   Nickel

 

   Brass

 

   Porcelain Enamel

 

   Vitreous China and Fireclay

 

   Granite & Stone

 

   Wood

 

   Engineered Materials

 

   Integrated Sink Materials

 

Mounting Styles

 

   Top Mounted

 

   Under Mounted

 

   Flush-Mounted

 

   Wall Mounted

 

   Tile-Edge / Tile-In

 

   Integrated Sink Style

 

Sink Bowl Styles

   Single Bowl

   Double Bowl

   Triple Bowl

   Farmhouse (Apron-Front)

   Corner Bowl

   Trough

Other Considerations

   Number of Faucet Holes

   Size & Use Considerations

    Overflow Protection

    Off-Set Drains

    Are Sink Drains Included?

   Temperature shock

Sink Accessories

   Strainer Baskets

   Drain Baskets

   Grid Drainers

   Cutting Boards

   Colanders

   Dish Racks

   Remote Access Drains

 

Faucets

Handle Styles

   Lever Handles

   Knobs

   Cross Handles  

   Single Handle

   Double Handle

Faucet Spout Styles

   Straight-Spout Faucet

   High-Arching Gooseneck

   Pot Fillers

   Pull-Down / Pull-Out Faucet

   Widespread Faucet

   Centerset Faucet

   Bridge Faucet

   Pro-Style

   Bar Faucet

   Contemporary Styles

Additional Available Faucet Features

   Filtering Faucets

   Anti-Scald Faucets

   Adjustable Flow-Rate Restrictors

   Electronic Faucets

   LED Faucets

Spout Workings

 

   Aerated Spouts

 

   Non-Aerated Spouts

 

Faucet Materials

  

   Brass

 

   Stainless Steel

 

   Plastic

 

Finishes

 

   PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition)

 

   Plated Finishes

  • Chrome
  • Nickel
  • Antique Pewter
  • Bronze
  • Copper
  • Brass
  • Platinum
  • Gold

   Enamel or Epoxy Colored Finish Coatings

 

Faucet Valve Mechanisms  ß (Take a Sneak Peek at this Section)

 

   Compression Valves

   

   Ball Valves

 

   Cartridge

 

   Ceramic Disk

 

Mounting Styles

 

   Countertop or Deck Mounted

 

   Bottom Mounted

 

   Wall Mounted

 

Other Considerations

 

   Installation Compatibility

 

   Matching the Sink's Faucet Connection

 

   Spout Height and Reach

   Durability & Maintenance

   Size to Sink Relativity

 

   Ease of Operation

 

   The Modular Approach

 

Faucet Accessories

 

   Sprayers / Side Sprays

 

   Hot & Cold Water Dispensers

 

   Soap Dispensers

 

   Drinking Faucets

 

   Air Gaps

 

   Faucet Hole Covers

 

 

 

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