Learn the language
From mullion doors and tall cabinets to Thermofoil and toe-kick, our glossary of cabinetry terms is designed to turn the novice user into a well-versed contributor to the design of any project.
![Learn the different components and pieces of a cabinet. Understand the basic cabinet elements including rails & stiles, center panels, inner & outer edge profiles, face frames, case, drawer fronts, toe kicks, etc. A basic cabinet demonstrates all these parts to a kitchen cabinet construction.](https://www.durasupreme.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/722px_Revised_Cabinet-Elements-option-4.png)
The Basic Cabinet Elements
Raised Panel Doors
This type of door style has a raised center panel with a specific profile or contour or both. Raised panel cabinet doors work well for traditional and transitional looks.
Cabinet Finishes & Materials
Soft-Close
Also known as “Quiet-Close,” Soft-Close drawers and doors include hardware with a built-in ability to be silent and self-closing. The Soft-Close feature softens any slamming noise and helps prevent damage to the cabinetry.
*All of Dura Supreme’s product lines automatically include Soft-Close cabinet drawers and doors.