Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen Cabinets

A study of the US cabinet market and cabinet construction methods including substrates, composition, hardware, and finishes.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Identify and compare various substrates and composition of kitchen cabinets. How furniture board and MDF are made with binders and materials that can off gas
  2. Examine the features and benefits of various finish options for kitchen cabinets. How these finishes are applied regarding robotics for paint and stain booths as well as capturing and recycling fumes/off gas. Discussion on off gassing of compounds in Resins such as thermofoil and melamine cabinet finishes
  3. Define and compare framed and frameless cabinets, as well as factory built versus assembled cabinets. Theses differences play a significant roll in how they are installed as well as the sturdiness and safety of hanging heavier weights/cabinet materials
  4. Discuss available and new hardware options as well as best installation practices for safe and sturdy install
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29 - 29 Mar
4 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour
12 - 12 Apr
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26 - 26 Apr
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21 - 21 Jun
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17 Aug
Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 4 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 RCEP PDH(s) for Engineers
27 - 27 Sep
4 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 GBCI General Hour
1 RCEP PDH(s) for Engineers
10 Oct
Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 4 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 RCEP PDH(s) for Engineers
17 Oct
Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 4 GBCI General Hour
20 Oct
Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 4 GBCI General Hour
Up to 1 OAA Structured Learning Hours
25 - 25 Oct
4 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
1 ASPE CE Hour
1 IDCEC HSW CEU(s)
1 RCEP PDH(s) for Engineers
14 Nov
Up to 8 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour(s)
Up to 4 GBCI General Hour

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