CARB stands for California Air Resources Board, also known as Air Resources Board (ARB). It is a department of the California Environmental Protection Agency. It was established in 1967 with the purpose of maintaining and improving air quality, and researching causes and solutions of air pollution. CARB's mandates, such as CARB 2 compliant MDF, are strict and usually are considered the standard across the United States.
What is CARB Phase 2 Compliant?
CARB Phase 1 and Phase 2 are a part of California's Composite Wood Products Regulation (CWP Regulation), which took effect in 2009 with Phase 1. The regulation has to do with reducing formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products, hardwood plywood, particleboard and medium density fiberboard (MDF). In the 2009 rollout of the CARB's Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM), formaldehyde emissions were capped at .08 parts per million (ppm). CARB Phase 2 went into effect in 2010 and has much lower formaldehyde emissions than the previous phase; set at .05 ppm. A main reason why the CARB ATCM is the strictest air quality measure is because it CAPS emissions levels. Other air quality standards are averages.
Salem Custom Color
Orders ship in 6-8 weeks
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The Salem collection features classically styled recessed doors and drawers. The cabinets add originality and interest to any kitchen and will look equally stylish in modern or classic spaces. Soft close drawers and doors, and solid birch dovetailed drawer boxes are only a few of the quality construction details offered in the Salem collection. Custom color samples will ship in 3-4 weeks and are highly recommended. Please note that if you decide to purchase your cabinets in the same color as your custom color sample, you will not have to pay another $250 color fee, that is only paid once.
Please note that items from pre-assembled collections are not able to be returned, for more information, please see our FAQ page. We strongly encourage all customers to order a refundable sample door prior to purchasing.
Shipping Time: | Orders ship in 6-8 weeks |
Style: | Recessed |
Face Frame: | 3/4" x 1-1/2" solid wood |
Door Frame: | 3/4" Thick x 3" W solid birch |
Door Center: | 3/8" thick birch veneer over MDF captured in frame with rubber spacers |
Sides: | 1/2" birch veneered plywood sides, dovetailed into face frame |
Top & Bottom (Wall): | 1/2" thick birch veneered plywood |
Bottom (Base): | 1/2" thick birch veneered plywood |
Back Panel: | 1/2" thick birch veneered plywood |
Shelves: | 3/4" birch veneered plywood with matching edge banding, nickel plated shelf clips |
Base Cabinet Shelf Depth: | 18" |
Drawer Front: | 5-pc recessed panel |
Drawer Box: | 5/8" solid birch, dovetailed drawer box with 3/8" plywood bottom |
Drawer Glides: | BLUM Zinc, undermount, full extension, soft close, 50 lbs capacity |
Base Corner Supports: | 1-1/2" x 1/2" panel beam |
Overlay: | Full |
Hinges: | BLUM 6-way adjustable, concealed, soft-close, opens 110 |
Cabinet Interior: | Natural finish |
Center Stile: |
None unless noted in cabinet description |
Assembly Method: | Ships pre-assembled, dovetailed, glued, stapled, screwed |
Finish: | Sherwin Williams paint with a glaze and catalytic conversion top coat |
Toe Kick: | 3/4" x 4-1/2" solid birch |
Installation Rail: | 1/2" full back so a specific rail isn't needed |
CARB Compliant: | Yes |
Door Hinges: | Please use drop down options for each cabinet to change hinging from right to left. Doors can also be flipped to change hinging after deliver, if needed. |
Side Panels Finished: | No (side will be unfinished plywood, for exposed sides, be sure to add the finished side option, when selected, the matching side will also be flush with the side of the cabinet). |
Installation/Design Note: |
The cabinet depth measurement listed is the depth from the front of the face frame to the back of the cabinet, and does not include the cabinet door depth. Cabinet specs are subject to change without notice. *Cabinet measurements are typically converted from metric to inches and manufacturers will commonly round up to the nearest 1/4 inch. This can cause a measurement to be off by a fraction of an inch (less than 1/4") which is within normal industry standards* Schematic images are generic and may not represent exact construction details for each collection. The exact specifications for this collection can be found in the construction details listed above. |