Painted Cabinets – Should I or Shouldn’t I?
When we design a kitchen or bathroom, clients will often ask for painted cabinets. And they often ask for painted cabinets because they think they are less expensive than stained cabinets. It’s the opposite – painted cabinets cost more than stained. Painted cabinets can benefit from using paint grade lumber instead of stain grade materials. […] read more
Painted Cabinets
Paint is not paint. There are significant differences. We often get calls about painting cabinets to update the look. When we evaluate the possibility of upgrading the finish for our clients, we first evaluate the existing cabinets. We consider the existing cabinet finish – are they thermofoil, stained, or painted? Are they damaged and what […] read more
Buyer Beware! Paint is not paint. There are significant differences.
One of the current trends in cabinetry is painted cabinets instead of stained wood. Factory finished cabinets are painted with conversion varnish or catalyzed lacquer. These activated finishes have a chemical added to the paint to accelerate drying. Cabinets can be dry in 30 minutes depending on the amount of catalyst added so in the […] read more
Thermofoil Cabinet Doors
We’ve all seen a thermofoil cabinet door but many just do not know what it is called. Thermofoil cabinet door are the white plastic covered doors that are common in houses built in the late 90’s and beyond. One of the great features about these doors is that they are about impervious to anything – […] read more
How Cabinets Are Made Matters – MPS
We have all heard of the old adage “beauty is only skin deep”. It’s the same with cabinetry. In this case a client asked us to repair a cabinet where the back had failed resulting in the cabinet pulling away from the wall. Often with cabinetry, the only thing that is considered is how [...] read more
Custom and Quality are not Synonymous
There is the perception that custom cabinets are better made than stock cabinets. On more than one occasion I have had clients ask for custom cabinets in situations when they aren’t necessary. The truth of the matter is that how a cabinet is made has the biggest impact on the quality and longevity of […] read more
Take a Look at What Makes Us Different
Our business is focused on kitchen and bathroom remodeling which makes us different from other contractors. Our focus and process allow us deliver unique projects for our clients whether it’s a relaxing master bathroom or a kitchen for family gatherings. [contentdivider] read more
How Cabinets Are Made Matters
We have all heard of the old adage “beauty is only skin deep”. It’s the same with cabinetry. In this case a client asked us to repair a cabinet where the back had failed resulting in the cabinet pulling away from the wall. Often with cabinetry, the only thing that is considered is how […] read more