Ellen Cheever - Kitchen & Bath Products and Materials: Cabinetry, Equipment, Surfaces

Second Edition

ELLEN CHEEVER, CMKBD, ASID, CAPS

Cover image: Kitchen design by Pietro A. Giorgi, CMKBD, Joseph Giorgi, Jr., CKD, and Ellen Cheever, CMKBD, ASID, CAPS. Photo by Peter Leach. Bathroom design by Ellen Cheever, CMKBD, ASID, CAPS, Pietro A. Giorgi, Sr., CMKBD, and Joseph Giorgi, Jr., CKD. Photo by Peter Leach
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

Cheever, Ellen.
Kitchen & bath products and materials : cabinetry, equipment, surfaces / Ellen Cheever, CMKBD, ASID,
CAPS. Second edition.
pages cm
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-118-77528-8 (cloth : alk. paper); 978-1-118-77529-5 (ebk.); 978-1-118-77531-8 (ebk.)
1. KitchensEquipment and supplies. 2. BathroomsEquipment and supplies. 3. Plumbing fixtures. I. Title. II. Title: Kitchen and bath products and materials.
TH4816.3.K58C5185 2015
643'.3dc23

2014007308

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The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the only nonprofit trade association dedicated exclusively to the kitchen and bath industry and is the leading source of information and education for professionals in the field. Fifty years after its inception, the NKBA has a membership of more than 55,000 and is the proud owner of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS).

The NKBA's mission is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide.

The NKBA has pioneered innovative industry research, developed effective business management tools, and set groundbreaking design standards for safe, functional, and comfortable kitchens and baths.

Recognized as the kitchen and bath industry's leader in learning and professional development, the NKBA offers professionals of all levels of experience essential reference materials, conferences, virtual learning opportunities, marketing assistance, design competitions, consumer referrals, internships, and opportunities to serve in leadership positions.

The NKBA's internationally recognized certification program provides professionals the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and excellence as Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD), Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), Certified Bath Designer (CBD), and Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD).

For students entering the industry, the NKBA offers Accredited and Supported Programs, which provide NKBA-approved curriculum at more than 55 learning institutions throughout the United States and Canada.

For consumers, the NKBA showcases award-winning designs and provides information on remodeling, green design, safety, and more at NKBA.org. The NKBA Pro Search tool helps consumers locate kitchen and bath professionals in their area.

The NKBA offers membership in 11 different industry segments: dealers, designers, manufacturers and suppliers, multi-branch retailers and home centers, decorative plumbing and hardware, manufacturer's representatives, builders and remodelers, installers, fabricators, cabinet shops, and distributors. For more information, visit NKBA.org.

A key ingredient in any successful new kitchen or bathroom project is the right match between the clients dreams, the project budget, the construction of the dwelling and the materials, equipment, and surfaces specified by the design professional.

New manufacturing methods, engineering innovations, and technological advancements continually impact the materials, equipment, and surfaces available to kitchen and bathroom planners. Therefore, a book on products for residential kitchens and bathrooms must be updated periodically. This is what the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has undertaken in conjunction with John Wiley & Sons, Inc., in the second edition of this volume.