Glossary of Kitchen Terms | Countertop Plan

Glossary of Terms

Cleavage membrane
A thin, waterproof material such as polyethylene or asphalt saturated felt, placed between a rigid finish material, such as floor tile, and a substrate, such as a wood floor, to allow the substrate to move without cracking the finish material.

Compact fluorescent (CFL)
A type of fluorescent lamp with the fluorescent tube coiled into a compact shape in a size similar to an incandescent bulb.

Concealed hinge
A hinge that is attached to the door and the inside end panel or stile of a cabinet, making it not visible from the exterior of the cabinet

Countertop plan
A separate plan showing the countertop is helpful in illustrating the installation or fabrication to the allied tradesperson, particularly in complex projects, such as those that combine various counter materials or built-up edge treatments.

Diagonal corner cabinet
A cabinet used to span across a corner; another term for this type of cabinet is wall angle.

EER
Energy Efficiency Rating, a standard for rating an appliance's energy efficiency. The higher the EER number, the more efficient the appliance.

End panels
Accessory cabinet part used to finish the end of a cabinet run or the side of an appliance or unfinished cabinet.

Energy Star
The Energy Star program, managed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy, helps consumers identify energy-efficient products for their homes.

Hood insert
A liner for a custom made hood for housing the filter system, fan, and lights. Made from sheet metal or other non-combustible material.

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