Original PDF Ebook – Kitchen & Bath Products and Materials: Cabinetry, Equipment, Surfaces2nd Edition – 9781118775288

Original PDF Ebook – Kitchen & Bath Products and Materials: Cabinetry, Equipment, Surfaces2nd Edition – 9781118775288

Kitchen & Bath Products, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference describing the typical materials, equipment, and surfaces used in all facets of residential kitchen and bath design. Focusing on basic knowledge for new members of the kitchen and bath industry as well as seasoned professionals who want to expand their knowledge into new areas, this Second Edition is updated and expanded throughout to explain new cooking technologies, fixture materials, and the basics of cabinetry nomenclature, dimensions, materials, and finishes. Throughout, considerations of sustainability in energy efficiency, water efficiency, and materials are included.The broad areas of the industry’s discipline are divided into chapters covering cabinets, appliances, fixture materials, fixture design and planning, fitting materials and engineering, bathroom fitting design and engineering, and surfacing materials.As part of the NKBA’s Professional Resource Library, this volume will quickly become a primary guide for researching the vast array of products now available for kitchens and bathrooms.