Full Overlay Face Frame
Face Frame Overlay cabinets feature doors and drawers that attach to a face frame that covers the front of the cabinet box. The face frame is a panel of wood with an opening cut into it to fit the doors and drawers. The face frame is usually made of solid wood and has horizontal members (called rails) and vertical members (called stiles).
The face frame overlay cabinet is also known as framed cabinet or American-style cabinet, as it is the traditional, common type of cabinet construction in the U.S.
Face frame overlay cabinet can be used with various styles of doors and drawers, depending on your personal preference and design theme. Face frame overlay cabinet also accommodates different types of appliances. Installing the appliances flush with coordinating cabinets provides an integrated look for a fine finish to your home.
Face frame overlay cabinet advantages:
- A formal, elegant look. Face frame overlay cabinets add a layer of detail and texture that enhances the well crafted, timeless beauty and character of your kitchen or bathroom. Face frame overlay also conceals the inner corners of the cabinet box for a finely finished effect.
- Sturdy, stable construction that reinforces the strength of the cabinet box. Face frame overlay cabinet requires a face frame that supports the attached doors and drawers. This makes the cabinets more solid and prevents doors and drawers from sagging or warping over time.
- Convenient installation that allows for easy alignment and adjustment. Face frame overlay allows for longer screw length to attach the cabinets to each other through the width of the face frame. This makes the installation more secure and durable, and allows for easier leveling and squaring. Face frame overlay cabinets also allow greater flexibility in adjusting doors and drawers for optimal alignment and operation.
