Beaded Inset
 Beaded inset refers to the door sitting flush with the frame with a bead detail around the frame. It takes an extremely talented cabinet maker to master this technique. Many cabinet companies to not even offer this technique due to the precision required to perfect this look. At Cabinets by Graber your beaded inset doors are carefully crafted by skilled artisians giving your cabinets a finished furniture look. 
Catalyzed Conversion Varnish
Catalyzed conversion varnish cures making an extremely hard surface that is resistant to water, alcohol, marring and scratching. Unlike lacquer, a catalyzed conversion varnish topcoat will not yellow over time and is cleanable with most common non-abrasive household detergents.
Certified Bath Designer® (CBD)
Certified Bath Designer®
This certification is awarded by NKBA to those professionals that specialize in the design, planning and execution of residential bathrooms, and prove advanced knowledge of technical and personal communication skills required to succeed as a design specialist. A candidate must have a minimum of seven years experience to qualify to take the academic and design practicum required to earn this certification.
Certified Kitchen Designer® (CKD)
Certified Kitchen Designer®
This certification is awarded by NKBA to those professionals that specialize in the design, planning and execution of residential kitchens, and prove advanced knowledge of technical and personal communication skills required to succeed as a design specialist. A candidate must have a minimum of seven years experience to qualify to take the academic and design practicum required to earn this certification.
Concealed Hinges
A hinge completely concealed by the door, which is adjustable in multiple directions.
Corbel
A decorative accessory. 
Crown Molding
The most common upper molding applied to the top of wall cabinets.
Dentil Molding
An appliqué molding shaped in mini squares similar to teeth.
Dovetail
Dovetail construction was originally created because glue would not hold the corners together. With today's glue, these corners are virtually indestructible.
Dowel Pins
Dowel pins are wood pegs used to reenforce joints in the face frame and cabinet doors. 
Face Frame
At Cabinets by Graber we use double wood dowel pins in the 3/4" face frame construction for extra reenforcement of the frames of your cabinets.  
Exposed Hinge
Used for inset door styles, this is an optional hinge which is visible from the front. This style hinge is used on older furniture styles as well.
Field Measure
A field measure is when a Cabinets by Graber representative comes to your home to measure for your cabinets.
Fluting
Grooves or routings adorned in wood on columns or panels, typically in vertical pieces.
Full Extension
At Cabinets by Graber we provide you with full extension on your drawers allowing the drawer box to extend beyond the face frame for full access to the drawer box. 
Furniture Toes
A decorative base on a cabinet.  (Shown here in the middle of the cabinet)
Glaze
Glaze is a finish process applied to make cabinets appear weathered and worn. Here the glaze is shown in the corners of the door. 
Knots
A knot is a natural occurence in certain wood types. Shown in knotty alder here. 
Inset
A style of door where the door is set inside of the face frame for a clean line. The reveal must be very close for the correct look. This is a very difficult manufacturing process, which Cabinets by Graber has mastered.
Light Molding
Sometimes called light rail molding, this molding is used under the wall cabinets to hide undercabinet lighting and as a decorative detail.
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