Kitchen & Bath Products and Materials

Cabinetry, Equipment, Surfaces

AvEllen Cheever,NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association)

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

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Objective guidance on kitchen and bath fitting choice to suit any client and any space Kitchen and Bath Products and Materials describes the typical materials, equipment, and surfaces used in all facets of residential kitchen and bath design. Part of the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Professional Resource Library, this comprehensive reference is fully updated and expanded to include new technologies, materials, and finishes, with considerations of sustainability throughout. Full color illustrations and a revised design help visual learners better absorb the information, and the companion website provides an image bank and instructor's guide for classroom use. Each chapter includes a summary and review questions, allowing readers to test their grasp of the material at every step.Kitchen and bath design is the most popular and lucrative area within residential interior design. As such, the enormous amount of options available for surfaces, fixtures, and materials is far too vast to be navigated by taste and aesthetics alone. Kitchen and Bath Products and Materials provides the background designers need to choose what's best for the client and the space, based on a number of objective factors and technical details. This complete handbook allows readers to: Explore material options for storage systems, fixtures, fittings, and surfacesBecome familiar with sizing systems, efficiency ratings, and certificationsConsider factors like manufacturing processes, engineering, and configurationLearn the terms and nomenclature used to describe materials, fixtures, and appliancesDesign is about more than just aesthetics – whether the project is a remodel or new construction, there are codes, standards, and functional requirements that must be met. Kitchen and Bath Products and Materials is a practical reference, providing the information designers need to make informed decisions.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-12-26
Mått:221 x 277 x 25 mm
Vikt:1 179 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:NKBA Professional Resource Library
Antal sidor:368
Upplaga:2
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9781118775288

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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.

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PREFACE xiiiACKNOWLEDGMENTS xvCHAPTER 1 Cabinetry 1Cabinet Types 2Responsible Resource Management in the Cabinet Industry 5KCMA Certification Program 9Cabinet Sizing Systems: Imperial and Metric 12Cabinet Manufacturing Systems 18Cabinet Interior Storage Systems 23Cabinet Mechanical/Functional Hardware 38Cabinet Sizes 43Cabinet Core Materials 58Cabinet Interior and Exterior Finish Materials/Systems 61Typical Door Styles 83Cabinet Millwork Design Details 87Generic Cabinet Nomenclature 89Summary 90Review Questions 90CHAPTER 2 Appliance Types and Planning Considerations 91Selecting More Efficient Appliances 92Energy Guide and Energy Star Labels 92Kitchen Food Preservation Center 96Kitchen Waste Management 104Cooking Center 108Summary 135Review Questions 135CHAPTER 3 Fixture Materials 137Protecting Materials from Bacteria 137Fixture Construction 138Summary 151Review Questions 151CHAPTER 4 Fixture Design and Planning Considerations 153Kitchen Sink And Bathroom Lavatory Fixtures 154Toilet Fixtures 165Bidet Fixtures 171Residential Urinal Fixtures 173Bathtub Fixtures 173Shower Stall Fixtures 186Bathtub/Shower Combination Unit Fixtures 190Summary 191Review Questions 192CHAPTER 5 Fitting Materials , Engineering , and Configuration 193Construction Materials 194Planning Considerations WhenCombining Finishes 195Kitchen and Bathroom FaucetFitting Engineering 199Summary 210Review Questions 210CHAPTER 6 Bathtub and Shower FittingDesign and Engineering 211Bathtub Fittings 211Bathtub/Shower Combination Fittings 215Shower Fittings 216Steam Showers And Saunas 226Summary 230Review Questions 231CHAPTER 7 Surfacing Materials 233Sustainable Choices 233Solid Wood Counter Surfaces 234Cast Polymers: Counter Surfaces And Wet Wall Surfaces 236Ceramic Tile: All Surfaces 239Concrete 257Cork Flooring 258Glass Surfaces 259Hardwood Flooring 261Laminates 263Paint 268Quartz Composite 269Solid Surfacing 271Metal Countertops 272Stone 273Vinyl Resilient Flooring 282Wallpaper 282Summary 284Review Questions 284Appendix A: Generic Cabinet Nomenclature 285Appendix B: Appliance Checklist 321GLOSSARY 327RESOURCES 339INDEX 345