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How are Showplace Frameless Cabinets Made?

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When considering new cabinetry for your kitchen, bathroom, or any other space, understanding the construction, materials, and craftsmanship is crucial. Showplace Cabinetry’s EVO frameless line offers not only a sleek, modern look but also superior construction that ensures longevity and functionality.

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This article will break down the technical aspects of Showplace frameless cabinet construction, so you can make an informed decision when upgrading your home.

Frameless Cabinet Construction: What Sets It Apart?

Frameless cabinetry, also known as European-style cabinetry, lacks the traditional face frame seen in many cabinets. This design results in a seamless, clean appearance, with doors and drawers fully covering the cabinet box. In addition to creating a contemporary aesthetic, frameless cabinets allow full access to the interior, maximizing usable space.

ShowplaceEVO cabinets exemplify this style, combining high-quality materials and precise craftsmanship. Let’s take a deeper look.

Stained and painted kitchen cabinets with island
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Large tiles cover the walls of the bathroom. The tiles on the walls match the tiles in the shower. The cabinets are a similar look to the tile in this bathroom. They have black handles.
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Materials and Finishes

Showplace frameless cabinets are available in the same wood species, styles, stains and paints as our framed cabinet line, with the addition of the EVO-only contemporary surfaces of Bamboo, foils, textures, and high-gloss acrylics.

Cabinet Construction Details

ShowplaceEVO frameless cabinets are engineered for strength and durability, making use of advanced construction techniques such as dowel and glue assembly. This method ensures a secure, tight joint between parts, which adds to the long-term durability of the cabinets.

  • End Panels: Constructed from 5/8” engineered wood (plywood option available).
  • Tops and Bottoms: Similarly made from 5/8” engineered wood (plywood option available).
  • Backs: Feature 1/4” printed maple MDF (medium-density fiberboard) for a finished appearance.
  • Standard Drawer Box: Made from dovetailed solid wood and include soft-close and full-extention drawer glides.
  • Shelves are a hefty 3/4″ thick engineered wood (plywood option available) and adjustable.
Basic construction specs of a frameless cabinet

The precise dimensions and fitting of ShowplaceEVO cabinets contribute to their sleek, functional design. Wall cabinets are 13” deep to accommodate larger, oversized plates and serveware.

ShowplaceEVO frameless cabinets offer more than just a modern aesthetic—they are built with precision and quality to enhance the longevity and usability of your kitchen, bathroom, or other living spaces. With various material and customization options, along with strong construction methods like dowel and glue assembly, these cabinets deliver a balance of style, strength, and function.

Stained kitchen cabinets with painted island
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Walnut Natural bathroom vanity cabinets
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Contemporary kitchen cabinets in high gloss surface
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For those who value craftsmanship and customization, ShowplaceEVO frameless cabinets are an excellent choice.

Contact a Showplace Cabinetry dealer today to explore how this line can transform your space!

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All-Wood Kitchen Cabinets

Posted on by Justin Ehrman

Sometimes we get asked if our cabinets are constructed with only wood components. Here’s the answer…

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First, let’s define the term “all-wood.” In the cabinet industry, the term “all-wood” refers to the consistency of the materials used to build a cabinet.

All-wood materials consist of solid wood or plywood (thin layers of wood glued together). Let’s take a look at plywood first.

This construction of plywood gives it its strength and stability, and makes it less susceptible to warping and cracking than solid wood. Plywood can be made from a variety of hardwood or softwood species and can be finished with a stained or painted veneer. Our framed cabinet boxes are made from high-quality plywood (backs are made of MDF).

Particleboard, on the other hand, is made from wood particles that are bonded together with a synthetic resin. The particles are typically small chips or sawdust, and the resulting board is uniform in density and strength throughout. Particleboard is used for our standard shelving, which can be upgraded to plywood.

You may also hear about MDF or HDM material, which consists of wood fibers pressed and held together with a resin. HDM material is used often for our painted doors and drawer fronts. It can be machined for profiles. It is a sturdy material that is less likely to warp than solid wood. Painted Showplace doors and drawer headers may be made with HDM material.

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walk in closet with white cabinets and drawers, shelves are filled with clothes, plants, and other accessories.
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rear side of white mudroom cabinetry. Mudroom cabinets float in the middle of the room.
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What does Showplace use?

We use the following to build our framed cabinets:

  • Plywood for the cabinet box floors, tops, and sides.
  • Solid wood for cabinet frames (accept for frameless)
  • Particle board for cabinet shelves, but can be upgraded to plywood.
  • HDM is used for some painted cabinet doors and drawer fronts.
  • Some of our plywood panels used for islands paneling may have an MDF core.
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Are Showplace Cabinets Solid Wood?

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Cabinets are an essential component of any kitchen, providing storage and organization for everything from dishes and glasses to pots and pans. A question we often get is if our cabinets are made from solid wood. Read on to learn more.

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First, let’s define what is meant by the term “solid wood.” Solid wood refers to wood that is made from a single piece of timber. It is usually cut into boards and then used to construct furniture, cabinets, and other wood products. Solid wood is known for its durability, strength, and natural beauty.

So, are Showplace cabinets made of solid wood? The answer is yes and no. Certain components of our cabinets are made of solid wood, such as cabinet box frames and specific door pieces. See our blogs that explain how our framed cabinet boxes and our cabinet doors are constructed.

home bathroom, with modern wood cabinets that have sleek hidden handles. There are tech ingrained mirrors and above-counter sinks on a white granite counter top.
Ski house kitchen with grainy wooden cabinetry. White countertops and brushed copper accents. Wooden cabin styles throughout.
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Custom cabinet manufacturers may build some cabinets completely of solid wood, but that is typically not necessary for most cabinet uses.

Our framed cabinet sides, tops, and floors are made of plywood for a few reasons:

  • Plywood is lighter than solid wood, making cabinets easier to install and add less stress to wall framing.
  • Plywood is a very durable alternative to solid wood.
  • Most cabinet sides and tops are not visible, so it is more cost-effective to build boxes with plywood.
  • Exposed cabinet sides are covered with wood veneer and are finished to match solid wood components. We do offer decorative sides that are made with solid wood frames and attached door panels.

View our image gallery to see beautiful homes around the USA filled with Showplace cabinets that are built in the USA.

all brown cabinetry with white countertops and silver appliances

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How are Showplace Framed Cabinets Made?

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Have you ever wondered how Showplace cabinets are made? Or have you asked your dealer what materials are used? Read on to learn more.

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Showplace Cabinetry offers high-quality cabinets with a wide variety of style and functionality to fit any design need or trend.

Here are just some of the ways that Showplace quality is why we are one of the top cabinet brands in America.

Showplace Quality

You want quality you can count on, and Showplace gives you just that. Compare our construction features here to other cabinetry brands. We think you’ll agree that Showplace gives you a lot more for your money. And Showplace stands behind this American-made quality with a limited lifetime warranty.

  • Face frames: 3/4″ thick select hardwood components, dadoed to receive tops, bottoms, and end panels
  • Hand-applied finish: sealed and given an oven-baked topcoat of catalyzed varnish for lasting durability, in satin or matte sheen
  • Drawers: soft-close and full-extension drawer glides are concealed under the dovetailed solid hardwood box and are the best in the industry. A dovetailed solid walnut drawer option is available
  • Shelves are a hefty 3/4″ thick and adjustable
  • Hinges: 6-way adjustable and with soft-close action are the best in the industry
  • Interiors: Showplace offers three different interior options
  • Durability: 1/2″ plywood sides, tops and bottoms provide structural rigidity and lasting durability, with an available upgrade to 3/4″ plywood sides
  • Space maximizing: Wall cabinets are 13″ deep, providing more storage space to accommodate larger, over-sized plates and serveware

Cabinet drawers

Learn more about our quality drawer boxes.

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Solid Quality

The superior Showplace drawer has a four-sided solid hardwood box that is dovetailed for rigidity. The 1/4-inch drawer bottom is captive on all four sides. A dovetailed solid walnut drawer option is available.

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Soft Close

Our drawer glide is a ball-bearing, full-extension undermount unit, out of sight and away from dirt and grime. It has a smooth soft-close action, and is rated for 75-pound dynamic loads as well as 100-pound static loads.

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More Storage

Opening height for top drawers in base cabinets are an industry leading 5-1/2″ tall; this provides increased storage depth to keep contents from catching when drawers are opened.

Watch our soft close drawer glides in action!

Are you ready?

Visit a local Showplace dealer to learn more and to start designing your dream space today!

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Semi-Custom Cabinets vs. Stock Cabinetry

Posted on by Justin Ehrman

You may be wondering how Showplace products differ from cabinets you can purchase from “big box” stores. Their stock cabinets may look similar from the outside, but there’s more of a difference than meets the eye.

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Here’s what you get from stock cabinetry purchased from a national chain store or stock cabinet company:

  • Standard-sized cabinets offered
  • Standard offering of wood species
  • Standard selection of finish colors
  • Standard selection of door styles
  • Limited or no ability to change cabinet dimensions
  • May be built-to-order, but often built ahead and sold from inventory
  • Priced most affordably due to limitations and materials used
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Showplace produces semi-custom cabinets. Although Showplace will build custom configurations and offers custom paint colors, we do not offer limitless species or custom door styles and custom stains. Here is a list of generally accepted semi-custom cabinet attributes:

  • Standard-sized cabinets offered; virtually any dimension of these cabinets may be changed to fit the kitchen or bath design and the available space
  • Standard offering of wood species with some specialty species offered
  • Standard selection of finish colors with some specialty finish treatments offered
  • Standard selection of door styles
  • Custom sizing and configurations available within standard wood species, color, and style offerings
  • Cabinets built-to-order for individual homeowner
  • Mid-priced to reflect flexibility and broad product offerings
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Showplace offers many custom features found with other cabinet makers who call themselves custom; since there are no universally accepted attributes to describe custom cabinets, we thought we’d share this list:

  • Standard sized cabinets may be available; specialty is “you draw it, we build it”
  • Standard offering of wood species, but will accommodate special requests
  • Standard finish colors offered, but will accommodate special requests for color matching and specialty finish treatments
  • Standard door styling offered, but will accommodate special requests
  • Special configurations of cabinetry are offered without restrictions on species, color and style
  • Cabinets built-to-order for individual homeowner
  • Most expensive due to limitless options
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