Which statement best describes the impact of face frame versus frameless construction on hinge type and door sizes?

• A. Face frame restricts door sizes
• B. Frameless uses no hinges
• C. Hinge type and door sizes are affected
• D. They have no impact

Answer: (C)

The way a cabinet is built—using a visible face frame or a frameless box—directly changes how doors are mounted and how big they can be. In face-frame construction, the frame around the opening provides a mounting surface for hinges, so the frame thickness and the desired door overlay influence door width and hinge selection. This often means doors are sized to fit inside or around the frame and hinges are chosen to mount to that frame.

In frameless cabinets, the box edges meet directly, so hinges attach to the cabinet sides and the door overlay or inset is driven by the door dimensions and the hinge style designed for frameless construction. This setup typically uses European concealed hinges that control how much of the door covers the opening, affecting both hinge type and door size.

Thus, the construction style affects both hinge type and door sizes. The other statements are not accurate because hinges are still used with frameless cabinets, and door sizes aren’t universally restricted by a face frame.