DIVISION 11 - SECTION 11B - KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITY CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS - General Requirements, Scope, Product, and Construction

Oct 23, 2026

Division 11 Section 11B specifies requirements for kitchen cabinets, vanity cabinets, and countertops. It defines compliance with contract documents, scope of work, and items excluded from this section, including specific equipment and sink installation references. It assigns responsibility to the general contractor for material quality and installation quality, requires manufacturer guarantees against delamination and defects, and sets closure provisions for gaps. It also details cabinet coordination with plumbing and provides product requirements for cabinets, plywood, plastic laminate, and construction methods.

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11B.01 General

11B.02 Scope of Work

11B.03 Work Not Included

11B.04 General Requirements

11B.05 Product

11B.06 Construction of Kitchen Cabinets

DIVISION 11 SECTION 11B KITCHEN CABINETS, VANITY CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS 11B.01 GENERAL: Comply with all ofthe Contract Documents. 11B.02 SCOPE OF WORK: Refer to "Division Scope of Work" 11B.03 WORK NOT INCLUDED A. The following items are excluded from the work of this Section: 1. Kitchen equipment-Section 11A. 2. Sink installation-Section 15B. 11B.04 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. The General Contractor shall be responsible for the quality of materials used for fabrication of cabinets and quality of installation. B. All cabinets, counter tops including splash boards and edging material shall have a manufacturers guarantee against de-lamination and other defects in materials, construction, and workmanship, and shall be in effect from the date indicated and General Contractor shall furnish labor and material to replace defective units during guarantee period. See 11B.08 GUARANTEES ofthis Section. C. Filler pieces and scribe moulds pieces shall be provided for closures and scribing against all walls where cabinets do not abut wall tightly. D. Cabinetwork (base sink cabinets) shall be coordinated with the Plumbing Work and Plumbing Contractor for sink installation. 11B.05 PRODUCT A. Kitchen Cabinets: 1. Kitchen cabinets shall be Extreme􀂕 Series, manufactured by Armstrong World Industries, Inc., with plantation hardwood solid doors Coronet􀂕 or approved equal, as determined by Architect/Engineer. a. Regular Apartments; - Base cabinet height shall be – 34 ½” AFF b. Handicap Adaptable Apartments; - Base cabinet height shall be – 32 ½” AFF B. Vanity Cabinets: 1. Vanity cabinets shall be: a. Regular Apartments; V2421 Series, as manufactured by Direct Builders Supply a Division ofCNC Associates Inc., or approved equal, as determined by Architect/Engineer. b. Handicap Adaptable Apartments; HAV2421 Series, as manufactured by Direct Builders Supply a Division ofCNC Associates Inc., or approved equal, as determined by Architect/Engineer. C. Lumber shall be of the best grade obtainable of the respective kinds, as defined by the rules of the recognized associations of lumber manufacturers producing the materials herein specified and shall be thoroughly dried to moisture content of 6 percent. D. Plywood shall conform to latest U.S. Product Standard, and shall be interior type, hardwood plywood, bonded with exterior glue for all components of the cabinets and counter tops where plywood is specified. Plywood grades shall suitable for cabinet interiors including shelves, tops, sides and bottoms. E. Plastic laminate shall be standard decorative laminate – post-forming type, Wilsonart􀂣 Type 350, manufactured by Wilsonart􀂣 Laminate or approved equal with colors and patterns selected by Architect/Engineer. Plastic laminate physical characteristics: 1. Sheet thickness: 0.039”(1.00 mm) plus/minus 0.005”(0.127 mm) 2. Exceeding performance requirements of NEMA LD 3-1995 Grade HGP. 3. Surface burning characteristics in accordance with ASTM E 84; unbonded: a. Flame spread 60 b. Smoke developed 35 11B.06 CONSTRUCTION OF KITCHEN CABINETS A. Wall and base cabinets shall be of the same construction and outside appearance, and must have: 1. Front Frame: a. Cabinets shall be constructed with front frame members of sound kiln dried hardwood. b. Front frame shall be 3/4” nominal thickness. All frame members shall be mortise and tenon or bore and dowel construction joinery reinforced with glue and nails. c. Frame components; - Stiles 1 1/2” wide - Mulls 3” wide - Rails 1 3/4” wide d. Stiles and top and bottom rails dadoes to receive ends, tops and bottoms e. After assembly front face of the frame shall be drum sanded to ensure smooth surfaces, free of machine marks and defects. f. End rails of face frame shall be grooved to receive end panels as herein specified and attachment shall be effected through the use of glue blocks stapled to the inside of face member and end panel or by oth

FAQs

What is excluded from Section 11B work?

Section 11B excludes kitchen equipment referenced in Section 11A and sink installation referenced in Section 15B.

Who is responsible for cabinet material and installation quality?

The General Contractor is responsible for the quality of materials used for cabinet fabrication and for the quality of installation.

What guarantee is required for cabinets and countertops?

All cabinets and countertop components, including splash boards and edging materials, must include a manufacturer’s guarantee against delamination and other defects in materials, construction, and workmanship, effective from the indicated date.

Oct 23, 2026

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