Kitchen & Bath Products and Materials: Cabinetry, Equipment, Surfaces

Updated information on new materials and techniques, so you can encourage clients to dream bigger Good kitchen and bath designers are experts at marrying clients' dreams with available materials, building specifications, and budget restrictions. New technologies and methods expand your design horizons, so you need to stay current on the latest advances. This second edition of Kitchen & Bath Products and Materials contains major updates that reflect the changes of the last decade. New in this edition: Updated information on cabinet case materials and working veneers Explanations of new heat transference methods and specialized point-of-use appliances New design considerations related to innovative ventilation appliances Advice on how and when to use new fixture materials Expanded coverage of engineering technologies that impact water usage Comprehensive detail on ceramic, porcelain, concrete, glass, and new highdefinition finishes Countless new graphics illustrating product choices Checklists, review questions, nomenclature diagrams, and an extensive resource list make Kitchen & Bath Products and Materials an excellent aid for new and experienced designers. Transform your ideas into beautiful kitchen and bathroom spaces using the right materials to make clients' dreams come true.

PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CHAPTER 1 – The Storage Systems: Cabinetry for the Kitchen, Bathroom and Other Living Areas of the Home Cabinet Types Responsible Resource Management in the Cabinet Industry KCMA Certification Program Cabinet Sizing Systems: Imperial and Metric Cabinet Manufacturing Systems Cabinet Interior Storage Systems Cabinet Mechanical/Functional Hardware Cabinet Sizes Cabinet Core Materials Cabinet Interior and Exterior Finish Materials/Systems Typical Door Styles Cabinet Millwork Design Details Generic Cabinet Nomenclature Summary Review Questions CHAPTER 2 – Appliance Types and Planning Considerations Selecting More Efficient Appliances EnergyGuide and Energy Star Labels Kitchen Food Preservation Center Kitchen Waste Management The Cooking Center Appliance Checklist Summary Review Questions CHAPTER 3 – Fixture Materials Definition of Terms Protecting Materials from Bacteria Fixture Construction Summary Review Questions CHAPTER 4 – Fixture Design and Planning Considerations Kitchen Sink and Bathroom Lavatory Fixtures Toilet Fixtures Bidet Fixtures Residential Urinal Fixtures Bathtub Fixtures Shower Stall Fixtures Bathtub/Shower Combination Unit Fixtures Summary Review Questions CHAPTER 5 – Fitting Materials, Engineering, and Configuration Construction Materials Planning Considerations When Combining Finishes from Different Manufacturers Kitchen and Bathroom Faucet Fitting Engineering Summary Review Questions CHAPTER 6 – Bathroom, Bathtub, and Shower Fitting Design and Engineering Bathtub Fittings Bathtub/Shower Combination Fittings Shower Fittings Steam Showers and Saunas Summary Review Questions CHAPTER 7 – Surfacing Materials Solid Wood Counter Surfaces Cast Polymers: Counter Surfaces and Wet Wall Surfaces Ceramic Tile: All Surfaces Concrete Cork Flooring Glass Surfaces Hardwood Flooring Laminates Paint Quartz Composite Solid Surfacing Metal Countertops Stone Vinyl Resilient Flooring Wallpaper Summary Review Questions Appendix A: Generic Cabinet Nomenclature Appendix B: Appliance Checklist GLOSSARY RESOURCES INDEX

ELLEN CHEEVER, CMKBD, ASID, CAPS is an innovative kitchen and bath designer and an influential author in the industry. She has written over 20 books and manuals on kitchen and bathroom standards, and is a regular columnist for Kitchen & Bath Design News magazine.