Vernacular Terms & Reports on Hardware & Accessories

biga

Beam

palitada

Plaster or plastering

bisagra

hinge

masilya

putty

aparador

cabinet

haspe

wood grain

kanto mesa

miter joint

halo

cement mix

hulog

plumb line or plumbness

tapon

wastage

hamba

jamb

risalte

recessed

kostilyahe

ceiling joist

balangkas

frame work

pabalagbag

stud (horizontal)

pilarete

stud (vertical)

pasamano

window sill

tabla

wood plank

larga masa

concrete slab (rough)

drawer slides

also known as drawer runners, are hardware components used to facilitate the smooth and controlled movement of drawers in furniture, cabinets, and other storage units.

outer or stationary member, inner or moving member

two main components of drawer slides

outer or stationary member

mounted on the cabinet or furniture frame

inner or moving member

attached to the drawer itself

Drawer Slides or runners

It typically consists of two main components: the outer or stationary member, which is mounted on the cabinet or furniture frame, and the inner or moving member, which is attached to the drawer itself.

steel, aluminum, or plastic

drawer slides can be made from various materials,

including:

intended load capacity

desired extension range

overall quality

When selecting drawer runners, these

are factors to be considered to ensure

optimal performance and durability:

side-mount, undermount, center-mount

Classification of drawer slides based on mounting type

side-mount

commonly used and feature two

parts: (1) one side is attached to the

drawer's side, (2) while the other

side is mounted on the cabinet.

side-mount

Applications: Heavy-duty, full-

extension drawers, commercial use

(retail & industrial storage)

side-mount

allow the drawers to be fully

extended out of the cabinet.

side-mount

undermount

installed underneath the drawer,

providing a clean and hidden

appearance.

undermount

undermount

Applications: High-end kitchen

cabinetry, bathroom vanities, soft-

close mechanisms

center-mount

center-mount

mounted on the center bottom of

the drawer and the center of the

cabinet's opening.

center-mount

Applications: Light-duty drawers,

antique or reproduction furniture,

budget cabinetry

3/4 EXTENSION

Allows drawer to slide out 3/4 of its

length (remaining part stays inside

the cabinet)

3/4 EXTENSION

7/8 EXTENSION

Provides ample access to drawer

7/8 EXTENSION

FULL EXTENSION

Allows the drawer to open all the

way; The entire drawer is accessible

when opened.

FULL EXTENSION

OVERTRAVEL

Extends beyond the front of the

cabinet

OVERTRAVEL

BALL-BEARING DRAWER SLIDE

Most common type

Steel ball bearings for smooth movement (less friction)

Two-piece design with

release tab

BALL-BEARING DRAWER SLIDE

BALL-BEARING DRAWER SLIDE

Applications: Used in

household furniture like

dressing cabinets, and

machinery used in

industries

ROLLER SLIDES

Slides with rollers

Two parts with plastic

rollers for opening/closing

ROLLER SLIDES

Applications: Common in

budget furniture, Light

use: kitchens, bathrooms,

closets

ROLLER SLIDES

SELF-CLOSE DRAWER SLIDES

Closes automatically in

the last few inches

Work with a ramped

track or spring

mechanism

SELF-CLOSE DRAWER SLIDES

Applications: Busy households,

Workshops/garages,

Commercial settings

SELF-CLOSE DRAWER SLIDES

SOFT-CLOSE DRAWER SLIDES

a slide with a hydraulic

spring, piston and

damper mechanism

that pulls a drawer

closed quietly and

gently

SOFT-CLOSE DRAWER SLIDES

Applications: Homes, Offices

& Libraries, High-end

cabinetry, Homes with

children/elderly

SOFT-CLOSE DRAWER SLIDES

PUSH-TO-OPEN DRAWER SLIDE

OPENS AUTOMATICALLY WITH A PUSH

ON THE DRAWER FACE

ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR HANDLES

USES A SPRING MECHANISM FOR

OPENING.

50–75 LBS (23–34 KG)

Load capacity for light load push-to-open drawer slide

75–150 LBS (34–68 KG)

Load capacity for medium load push-to-open drawer slide

150–500 LBS (68–227 KG)

Load capacity for heavy load push-to-open drawer slide

floor transition profiles

They are used to connect

one type of flooring to another

floor transition profiles

Create a safe, and visually

appealing transition between

different flooring materials or

levels

t-mold

Used to create a smooth transition between two

floors of equal height.

t-mold

reducer

Used to bridge the height gap between two

types of flooring.

reducer

flush reducer molding

overlap reducer molding

end cap (square nose)

Used to "cap off" the end of flooring up against

vertical obstacles, or where it meets a different

surface that doesn’t require a transition—like a

sliding glass door, fireplace, or entrance mat.

end cap (square nose)

stair nose

A molding piece that goes on the edge of a step,

where the horizontal tread meets the vertical

riser.

stair nose

overlap stair nose molding

stair cap molding

hinges

are mechanisms that join two parts together while allowing them to rotate relative to each other

hinges

are essential mechanical components used to attach doors, lids, gates, or other

swinging parts to their frames, facilitating smooth opening and closing.

leaves

Typically, a hinge consists of two flat plates called

Butt/Mortise

Recessed into door frames

for minimal gaps; often

used in sets of three or four.

Butt/Mortise

Piano

Long hinges spanning the

entire length of a door or

panel; often cut to desired

length.

Piano

Spring/Closing

Common for fire‐doors,

sometimes in tandem with

magnetic door openers for

automatic release.

Spring/Closing

Concealed

Use complex linkages to allow

doors to move straight out

before swinging; typical in

cabinets

Concealed

Rising

Raises the door slightly

(about half an inch) when

opening; ideal over thick

carpet or raised thresholds.

Rising

Knife/pivot

one leaf mortised in the door

and one in the frame. Similar

mechanisms are used in

double-action kitchen doors.

Knife/pivot

Gate hinges

Built to endure the

cantilevered load of gates;

often adjustable for height and

angle.

Gate hinges

Strap hinge

Features long, surface-mounted leaves;

frequently used on gates and barn-style

doors, or for rustic cabinetry.

decorative strap hinge

Hinges for structural frames and trusses

Used in systems like scaffolding or T‐slotted

aluminum profiles to form pin-joint

connections.

knobs

are small, round handles used on cabinets, drawers, and doors.

fluted knob

They have a round design with a positive comfortable grip.

fluted knob

T-HANDLE KNOBS

Usually attached to a shaft or lever and

can be turned to adjust the device’s

speed, direction, or tension.

T-HANDLE KNOBS