Top Cap, Top Treatments & Faceplates
- Kathryn Black
The following features are treatments that can be applied to the top of most components. These will not apply to base cabinets or components with a countertop. Note that any top treatment will further extend the height of the components.
To turn any top treatment off, pull down the respective drop down and select “Off”.
Top Cap
Top caps, or laydown top shelves, are a form of top treatment that is applied for a variety of reasons. They are essentially a second shelf that is placed on top of the existing fixed top shelves, much like a countertop. They can be used to add lighting to, to create a deeper depth than the rest of the system below, or to add a simple top treatment to components.
In the Properties [Components] menu, navigate to the heading for Top Cap and press + to extend the menu. Select On Auto-Join for a seamless look.
Users can then adjust the Finish (and thickness), side extensions, and Side or Front Overhang(s).
Apply to other components as desired, just remember to check the box to the left of the Top Cap field for it to work. Users can also combine top caps with crown, fascia or faceplates.
There are certain height restrictions on top caps. If the component is too short, you may have to substitute a top cap with a countertop. They are very similar and will give the same aesthetic.
To remove top caps, change the Top Cap drop down back to “Off”. Apply to other components as needed.
Crown Molding & Fascia
A popular top treatment option is crown molding or fascia. In the Properties [Component] menu, under the Top Treatment heading, pull down and select Crown Molding or Fascia. There are certain styles listed in the names as well.
If the components are next to a wall, the top treatment will stop at the wall. If it isn’t, it will wrap around the sides of the component.
Fascia is a squared top treatment typically made in-house out of the same board material as pars and shelves.
Crown is more ornate and comes in several different styles. There is also an option for a combination of fascia and crown, which is a more dramatic appearance.
Here are some examples that users may see:
Crown - Contemporary | ||
Crown - Traditional | ||
Crown - Belmont Traditional
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Fascia | ||
Fascia with Scribe | ||
Crown w/ Fascia | ||
Double Fascia |
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When Fascia is selected, users can edit the Fascia Height, Add Scribe and select the Finish. The default height may vary by location, but if “Custom” is selected the user can manually input a number - However, there is a maximum height set in the backend of CAD.
“To Ceiling” will take the fascia to the top of the space, if the top shelf height is close enough to fall below the maximum height. Fascia will automatically be applied.
If Double Fascia is selected, users can edit the Height Mode (default, to ceiling, custom as with other fascia) as well as “Sizing Mode”. This field dictates the size change to either the top and/or bottom piece of fascia – This will present as ratios, a fixed top fascia height, or the ability to customize. The overlap between both pieces of fascia can also be edited, and either fascia Finish can be selected independently.
For crown molding selections, users can edit the finish. The style of crown will be in the name. Note that not all crown styles are available in all finishes.
Use the Apply properties to.. function to quickly add the top treatment to other components. Users can also turn moldings on and off in the Materials Tab. This will apply it to the entire design.
To remove crown and/or fascia, change the Top Treatment drop down back to “None”. Apply to other components as needed.
Faceplate/Valance
Faceplates are like kickplates applied to the top of a system instead of the bottom. When adding faceplates, it’s usually so the top shelf sits lower than the support rail. This can be used to hide the rail if desired, or to create a top valance look.
In the Properties [Component] menu, under the Faceplate option, select an option to turn it on. As with kickplates, there are options for either standard or continuous. The Top Offset, Front Offset and Finish can also be edited here.
Users can add a top cap to help cover the open top so that the space is still usable for storage.
Just as with kickplates, this change can be applied to the whole room, wall, or select components.
To remove top caps, ensure the Top Offset (Spaces) field is set back to 0 (zero) before changing the Type back to “none”. Once the Top Offset is changed to 0, the menu will collapse. Apply to other components as needed.
Users can also change the Top Shelf Offset under the Construction heading in Component properties.
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