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KCMA Certified
All cabinetry manufactured by American Woodmark is certified by the
Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA).
KCMA sets the American National Standards Institute/KCMA 161.1- 2000
uniform performance and construction standards for kitchen and vanity
cabinets. The program is referenced by U.S. Government agencies;
architects; builders; remodelers; and other specifiers.
Cabinets that bear the KCMA seal of certification are recognized as a
quality product with the ability to perform after a rigorous battery of
tests, simulating years of typical household use. Tests are performed by
approved third-party independent laboratories.
American Woodmark is proud to display the KCMA seal of certification for
cabinet construction.
Environmentally
Responsible Stewardship
As a leading U.S. manufacturer of fine cabinetry, American Woodmark
Corporation is committed to conducting business in a manner that
both protects the environment and safeguards public health and
safety. To achieve this end, the company proactively identifies potential
environmental risks and monitors compliance with appropriate federal,
state, local and internal standards.
The company has received certification by the Kitchen Cabinet
Manufacturers Association (KCMA) Environmental Stewardship
Program on all products. The certification was awarded based on
compliance across a broad range of activity including air quality, product
resource management, process resource management, environmental
stewardship and community relations.
The company works with all suppliers to encourage sustainable forestry
practices. Wood doors, drawer fronts and cabinet front frames are made
from solid hardwoods. Particle board and plywood are purchased from
suppliers that meet either the Composite Panel Association requirements
for Environmentally Preferred Products or the Composite Panel
Associations Eco-Certified Composite Standards.
The company uses leading edge technologies to limit both hazardous
and non-hazardous emissions, byproducts and waste. Ongoing, formal
programs identify opportunities for recycling and reusing materials.
When waste ultimately requires disposal, steps are taken to minimize the
environmental impact.
The American Woodmark Foundation supports local programs serving
the community, including activities focused on maintaining the quality
of life.
Our company is dedicated to doing our part in the preservation and
sustainability of the environment.
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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
In keeping with our policy of continuous product refinement, American Woodmark reserves the right to change specifications in design and materials as
conditions require.
Cabinet Front Face Frames
Cabinet front face frames are made from ¾″ x 1⅝″ solid hardwood. They
are kiln-dried to prevent warping and finished using our BeautyGuard
finishing system. Face frame joints are precision fixtured, pressure fitted
and mechanically fastened.
Cabinet Side Panels
Cabinet side panels are ½″ thick engineered wood. The exterior sides
match cabinet finish and interior sides are finished with a natural
woodgrain look using our TuffTech® finishing system. They are captured
into a grooved front face frame and secured using high-strength fasteners
and glue.
Cabinet Tops, Bottoms and Floors
Tops, bottoms and floors are ½″ thick engineered wood. The exteriors and
interiors are finished with a natural woodgrain look using our TuffTech®
finishing system. They are fitted and glued into the cabinet front face frame
grooves, then captured in the grooves of the cabinet side panels.
Cabinet Back
The cabinet back is made from ⅛″ thick hardboard substrate. The inside
cabinet surface is finished with a natural woodgrain look using our
TuffTech finishing system.
Hanging Rails
The base and vanity top hanging rail is ¾″ thick solid wood, mortise
and tenon joined and glued to the cabinet side panels. The wall cabinet
hanging rails are ½″ thick engineered wood, glued and pinned into the
cabinet back, cabinet side panels and top/bottom.
Cabinet Shelves
Cabinet shelves are ¾″ thick engineered wood. The shelves are finished
with a natural woodgrain look using our TuffTech finishing system. Shelves
are banded on one side with edge banding. All shelves are adjustable and
meet KCMA load standards of 15 pounds per square foot.
Drawer Systems
Cabinets utilize natural finish dovetail hardwood drawers with plywood
bottoms and Full-Access Hidden Glides® or Full-Access CushionClose Glides.
All drawers meet KCMA load standards of 15 pounds per square foot.
Drawer Systems –Deep Roll Out Trays
Deep Roll Out Trays utilize natural finish dovetail hardwood drawers.
Deep Roll Out Trays feature side-mounted ¾″ access drawer glides or
Full-Access CushionClose glides. All Deep Roll Out Trays meet KCMA load
standards of 15 pounds per square foot.
Corner Blocks
Corner blocks are attached to help ensure cabinet squareness and allow
for proper countertop installation.
Hinges
Fully concealed, self-closing Hidden Hinges® are standard on all door styles.
Door Height Number of Hinges
12″ – 36″ 2
39″ – 50″ 3
Inset Toe Kick
Inset toe kicks are constructed of ½″ thick unfinished engineered wood
and are recessed 3½″. Standard toe kick dimensions are 4″ high and
recessed 3½″. Universal Design toe kick dimensions are 8″ high and
recessed 6½″.
BTK8 or BTK UD (matching toe kick) required for installation.
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Finishing Systems
The finishing systems used on our products are designed to ensure the
beauty and durability of our cabinetry. State-of-the-art equipment allows
precise sanding, filling and finish coverage of each of our products.
BeautyGuard® Finishing System
BeautyGuard is an extremely sophisticated and environmentally
responsible coating that offers durability, ease of cleaning and water
resistance. We use a combination of mechanical systems to bring out
the richness, luster and natural grain definition of the wood, as well
as computerized automation to ensure color consistency and surface
smoothness. Our BeautyGuard Finishing System is a rigorous multi-step
process that includes sanding, brushing, cleaning, stain application,
computerized oven drying and a catalyzed topcoat to protect and
beautify cabinets for years to come.
TuffTech Finishing System
Our TuffTech finishing system uses high quality materials to finish our
cabinet side panels, shelves, tops, bottoms and floors. These materials
ensure our cabinets are durable, easy to clean, and resistant to stain and
discoloration.
Environmentally Responsible Finishing
Our panel finishing system uses only water-based paints and fillers,
yielding neither hazardous waste nor water contamination. Our acrylic
and urethane materials are 100% solids, dried using high-intensity lights,
yielding no atmospheric emissions. Our products are extremely resistant
to stains and surface damage that can be caused by common household
chemicals. Our products exceed KCMA and ANSI standards for resistance
to stains like coffee, grape juice and moisture.
Cabinet Care
Remove dust from cabinets frequently with a soft lint-free cloth. The
cloth may be slightly dampened with water or a spray type dust remover.
Wood and laminate cabinet surfaces may be polished once every few
months with a high-quality, non-oil- based furniture polish. Do not use
a paste wax type material. Wax buildup is difficult to remove and will
leave a residue that attracts dust and moisture. Polishes containing
silicon should not be used. Clean spills immediately. Use a clean cloth
and mild soap if necessary. Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Do not use
detergents, citrus cleaners, ammonia-based cleaners, chlorine-based
cleaners, steel wool, soap pads or abrasive cleaners on cabinets.
Extra care should be taken that cabinet finishes are not exposed to heat in
excess of 200° Fahrenheit (174° for Duraform thermofoil door styles). Do not
place or mount small appliances beneath wall cabinets. These appliances
(such as coffee makers and toasters) can produce excessive heat, which
can damage the finish of cabinets. Do not expose Duraform thermofoil
doors or drawer fronts to heat created from self-cleaning ovens or ranges.
The HSK (Heat Shield Kit) should be used when Duraform thermofoil
cabinets are installed or mounted directly next to ovens or ranges.
Allow Cabinets To Age Beautifully
Our cabinets showcase the careful selection of natural and engineered
materials to achieve the best possible look. While every effort is made
to match wood grain as closely as possible, no two pieces of wood are
exactly alike, even from the same tree. These differences in natural color
and grain mean that each piece will respond differently to the finishing
materials used. For example, close-grained woods absorb less and will
vary in color from more open-grained pieces from the very same tree. It’s
these variations that contribute to the beauty and distinction of quality
wood products. However, exposure to sunlight, smoke and chemicals may
cause some materials to fade or vary from their original color over time.
This is why cabinets, doors, drawer fronts and accessories added at a
later date may not exactly match cabinets installed now. For the same
reasons, door samples or displays may not represent the exact color of
cabinets received at the time of shipment. Consumers should also read
all cleaning agent instructions carefully before application.
Due to changes that occur from natural and environmental factors a
cabinet is exposed to over its lifetime, we cannot be responsible for
variations that occur in the finish of natural and engineered materials as
they age.
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Door Species & Characteristics
Cherry
Cherry is a close-grained, multicolored hardwood with occasional pin
knots and fine grain variations appearing as curls and waves. Natural
features of Cherry include:
• Small sap pockets, pin knots and streaks
• Color ranges from pale yellow sapwood to deep reddish-brown
heartwood, with occasional shades of white, green, pink or even gray
• Staining reveals subtle variations and colors that typically darken
over time
• Variations within a single door
Maple
Maple is an exceptionally hard, finely grained wood species with a fine,
even texture. Darker stains will moderate the color variance; lighter stains
mellow with golden hues over time. Natural features of Maple include:
• White to light blonde tones to dark reddish-brown tones
• Small mineral streaks of light blond or reddish brown that darken
with stain
• Wavy, curly bird’s-eye or burl graining as well as worm tracking
across the grain that will darken when stained
• Variations within a single door
Painted
Painted finishes combine hardwoods and engineered materials including
solid wood, medium density fiberboard (MDF), high density fiberboard
(HDF) and similar materials to achieve a product with superior stability,
consistency, coverage and durability. Painted door features include:
• Joint lines caused by the natural expansion and contraction of wood
• A natural aging process that may change the tone of paint colors
over time
Duraform
Duraform uses highly-technological manufacturing processes to bond
foils, vinyl films and coatings to medium density fiberboard (MDF), high
density fiberboard (HDF) and similar materials to achieve a product
with exceptional stability, consistency and durability.
• The finish, color and texture are consistent throughout the surface
• The surface is highly durable and easy to clean
• Materials are resistant to humidity and fading
• Refer to page 35 for standard cabinet box construction
American Woodmark incorporates solid hardwoods and hardwood veneers. These are natural materials with inherent variations. As such, our quality
standards establish tolerance ranges for matching the hardwood pieces. Consumers should review actual samples of hardwoods in our buying centers
and cabinet displays to help establish realistic expectations of variations involving wood grain, color tones, presence of knots and so forth.
These variations are at the heart of the unique natural beauty of finished hardwood. In addition, exposure of wood products to sunlight, some chemical
agents and smoke can cause wood colors to change over time.
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Designer’s Choice wall cabinets are constructed using high-quality materials and hardware.
The drawing below illustrates and identifies the parts of a standard Designer’s Choice wall cabinet.
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NOTE: Base single door cabinets are hinged left and can be reversed in the field.
Designer’s Choice base cabinets are constructed using high-quality materials and hardware.
The drawing below illustrates and identifies the parts of a standard Designer’s Choice base cabinet.
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¼″ steel, nickel plated. Standard feature
on all wall cabinets, bookshelves,
Open Frame Door cabinets and Prairie Frame
Door cabinets.
Six position adjustable to allow for superior
alignment of shelf with mullion. Metal
construction. Standard feature on all Horizontal
Frame and Mullion Frame Door cabinets.
All steel construction with nickel-plated finish, 113�32″ Full Overlay hinge with
self-closing feature that allows door to close unassisted when approximately
20–30 degrees open. Hinge allows less than 3�16″ frame-to-door gap. Six-way
adjustability allows superior in/out adjustment of ⅛″, up/down adjustment
of ¼″ and side-to-side adjustment of ⅛″. Exceeds industry standard for
durability. Standard feature on all Full Overlay (FOL) door styles. Hinges permit
doors to open to approximately 105 degrees.
Locks base shelves in place and prevents
shelves from sliding. Designed to allow easy
shelf removal. Molded from clear high-strength
polycarbonate. Standard feature on all base and
tall cabinets.
6-Way Adjustable Partial Overlay (POL)
Door Hinge
6-Way Adjustable Full Overlay (FOL)
Door Hinge
Base Locking Shelf Rest
Full-Access Hidden Glides System
This ¾″ access glide system features twin self-aligning side-mounted drawer
glides. They are constructed of epoxy-coated steel for quiet opening and
closing. Rollers are made of Delrin for smooth operation.
Mullion Shelf Rest
All steel construction with nickel-plated finish, 9�16″ Partial Overlay hinge with
self-closing feature that allows door to close unassisted when approximately
20–30 degrees open. Hinge allows less than 3�16″ frame-to-door gap. Six-way
adjustability allows superior in/out adjustment of ⅛″, up/down adjustment
of ¼″ and side-to-side adjustment of ⅛″. Exceeds industry standard for
durability. Standard feature on all Partial Overlay (POL) door styles. Hinges
permit doors to open to approximately 105 degrees.
Metal Shelf Rest
The Full-Access Hidden Glide System features dual-telescoping glide
members that are supported by precision roller-carriage bearings
providing smooth, stable and quiet operation. This glide system opens fully
to provide complete access to drawer contents and features an integrated
self-closing mechanism.
Side-Mounted Roll-Out Tray Glides
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Wall Cabinets
These illustrations specify dimensions of vertical stiles, horizontal rails, cabinet heights and standard interior opening heights for Wall
cabinets. Wall cabinets 39″ wide and larger feature a 3¼″ center stile.
Wall Cabinet
39″ High
Wall Cabinet
42″ High
Wall Cabinet
36″ High
Wall Cabinet
30″ High
Wall Cabinet
24″ High
Wall Cabinet
27″ High
Wall Cabinet
18″ High
Wall Cabinet
15″ High
Wall Cabinet
21″ High
Wall Cabinet
12″ High
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Drawer Base Cabinets
Standard Base Cabinet
with Butt Doors
Inset Toe Kick
Inset toe kick construction requires
BTK8 matching toe kick—must be
ordered separately.
Standard Base Cabinet Full-Height Base Cabinet
w/ Center Stile
Desk Cabinets
Kneehole Drawer
*Dimension for KDC36/33 is 3 ⅛
″
Trimmable in height to 4 ¾
″
Desk Base Cabinet Desk Drawer Cabinet Desk File Pull Out Kneehole Drawer
These illustrations specify dimensions of vertical stiles, horizontal rails, inset toe kick, cabinet heights and standard interior opening
heights for Base, Drawer Base & Desk cabinets. Butt door cabinets do not have a center stile.
4 Drawer Base Cabinet 3 Drawer Base Cabinet 2 Drawer Base Cabinet
Base Cabinets
Pedestal Drawer
Base Cabinet
Furniture Drawer Cabinet
12″ High
Furniture Drawer Cabinet
6″ High
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Vanity Cabinets
Vanity Base Cabinet
Standard Height
Vanity Base Cabinet
Base Height
Vanity Drawer Base
Standard Height
Vanity Drawer Base
Base Height
Vanity Full-Height
Base Cabinet
27¼
Universal Design Cabinets
These illustrations specify dimensions of vertical stiles, horizontal rails, inset toe kick, cabinet heights and standard interior opening
heights for Vanity and Universal Design cabinets. Butt door cabinets do not have a center stile.
Universal Design
Base
Universal Design
Drawer Base
Universal Design
Base Multi-Use
Universal Design
Oven Cabinet
*Actual height of oven opening shown. For actual width,
maximum width and maximum height dimensions,
please refer to Cut Out Dimensions Chart in specific
cabinet SKU box.
Inset toe kick
construction requires
BTK8 UD matching
toe kick—must be
ordered separately.
Universal Design
Inset Toe Kick
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Tall Cabinets
Actual height of oven opening shown. For actual width, maximum width and maximum height dimensions, please refer to Cut Out Dimensions Chart in specific cabinet SKU box. Single Oven Cabinet 4 Butt Doors, 1 Drawer
Single Oven Cabinet
4 Butt Doors*
Single Oven Cabinet
4 Butt Doors, 2 Drawers*
Single Oven Cabinet
2 Butt Doors, 2 Large Drawers*
Single Oven Cabinet
2 Butt Doors, 3 Drawers*
Single Oven Cabinet
2 Butt Doors, 4 Drawers*
Utility/Vanity Linen Cabinet
2 Doors or 4 Butt Doors
These illustrations specify dimensions of vertical stiles, horizontal rails, inset toe kick, cabinet heights and standard interior opening
heights for Utility and Single Oven cabinets.
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Tall Cabinets
Double Oven Cabinet
2 Butt Doors, 1 Large Drawer*
Double Oven Cabinet
2 Butt Doors, 2 Drawers*
Double Oven Cabinet
2 Butt Doors, No Drawers*
Double Oven Cabinet
2 Butt Doors, 1 Drawer*
*Actual height of oven opening shown. For actual width, maximum width and maximum height dimensions,
please refer to Cut Out Dimensions Chart in specific cabinet SKU box.
These illustrations specify dimensions of vertical stiles, horizontal rails, inset toe kick, cabinet heights and standard interior opening
heights for Double Oven cabinets.
Ceiling Height Requirements for Tall Cabinets
Notes
• 93″ and 96″ high Tall cabinets are shipped with 4″ inset toe kick
assembly shipped inside cabinet.
Minimum
Cabinet Ceiling Height
Height Depth A
84″ 12″ 84 9⁄16″
84″ 18″ 85¼″
84″ 24″ 86½″
90″ 12″ 90½″
90″ 18″ 915⁄16″
90″ 24″ 925⁄16″
93″ 12″ 93″
93″ 18″ 93″
93″ 24″ 93″
96″ 12″ 96″
96″ 18″ 96″
96″ 24″ 96″
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These illustrations specify dimensions of the height requirements for top alignment of Wall and Tall cabinets (Linen, Utility, Oven) installation.
84″ Top Alignment Cabinet Installation
Notes:
• 84″ top alignment cabinet installation includes standard Wall cabinets (30⅛″ high) installed 53⅞″ above the finished floor,
allowing 17⅞″ clearance between the Wall cabinets and a standard countertop height of 36″.
• Tall cabinetry (Linen, Utility, Oven) is 84″ high.
• When selecting cabinetry for installation above or near any appliance, refer to the appliance manufacturer’s
specifications for clearance and venting requirements.
Notes:
• 90″ top alignment cabinet installation includes 36⅛″ high Wall cabinets installed 53 ⅞″ above the finished floor, allowing
17⅞″ clearance between the Wall cabinets and a standard countertop height of 36″.
• Tall cabinetry (Utility, Oven) is 90″ high.
• When selecting cabinetry for installation above or near any appliance, refer to the appliance manufacturer’s
specifications for clearance and venting requirements.
90″ Top Alignment Cabinet Installation
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96″ Top Alignment Cabinet Installation
93″ Top Alignment Cabinet Installation
Notes:
• 93″ top alignment cabinet installation includes 39⅛″ high Wall cabinets installed 53⅞″ above the finished floor, allowing
17⅞″ clearance between the Wall cabinets and a standard countertop height of 36″.
• Tall cabinetry (Utility, Oven) is 93″ high.
• When selecting cabinetry for installation above or near any appliance, refer to the appliance manufacturer’s
specifications for clearance and venting requirements.
Notes:
• 96″ top alignment cabinet installation includes 42⅛″ high Wall cabinets installed 53⅞″ above the finished floor, allowing
17⅞″ clearance between the Wall cabinets and a standard countertop height of 36″.
• Tall cabinetry (Utility, Oven) is 96″ high.
• When selecting cabinetry for installation above or near any appliance, refer to the appliance manufacturer’s
specifications for clearance and venting requirements.
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These drawings illustrate the relationship between the cabinet face frame and Full Overlay (FOL) and Partial Overlay (POL) doors. They
show the amount of the cabinet face frame that is visible when Full Overlay doors or Partial Overlay doors are selected.
Full Overlay
Full Overlay (FOL) doors are sized to cover nearly all
of the cabinet face frame. Full Overlay door styles
require decorative hardware. To facilitate proper
door operation, include at least a ¾″ filler between
the hinged side of Full Overlay door styles and
deeper adjacent objects including cabinets, walls,
appliances and countertops.
WALL CABINET FRONT
BASE CABINET FRONT
Partial Overlay
Partial Overlay (POL) doors are sized to show about an
inch of the cabinet face frame, giving the door some
visual depth.
WALL CABINET FRONT
BASE CABINET FRONT
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