High gloss and super-matte cabinet door options have become popular trends in the cabinet industry in recent years, and it is essential to understand the differences between the many colors and finish options. The most popular choice is high gloss acrylic, with colors revolving mainly around gray and bright or soft whites. This is an actual acrylic material with high …
Water Resistant Cabinets
PUR is an edgebanding glue option that has been in Europe for many years. In recent years it has started to become more popular in Canada as a standard water-resistant edgebanding option for cabinet building. PUR glue is highly durable and has high levels of water-resistance compared to regular EVA glue that most cabinet shops use. Cabinets edge banded with …
Using Melamine For Cabinets?
Over the years, melamine has gotten a bad name in the cabinet industry as an option to use for cabinet interiors or even exteriors because of issues relating to water damage, strength, or even general long term durability. The technological advancements in the manufacturing process have significantly increased the quality and durability of melamine. As a result, many of the …
Painting Kitchen Cabinets
A great and inexpensive way to update your kitchen is by painting kitchen cabinets. According to Sherwin Williams, a leading paint supplier to the cabinet market, over 70% of all kitchen cabinets sold into the market are getting paint finishes. Because of this, it is essential to understand precisely how the process works for painting kitchen cabinets and what materials …
A Guide to Corner Cabinet Storage Solutions
Corner cabinet storage solutions are one of the most common issues designers face in proper kitchen design. Most kitchen floorplans will remove around an L or U-Shaped kitchen that requires some corner cabinet solution. These layouts, consisting of two walls of cabinet’s perpendicular to each other and meeting in a corner is an excellent solution for smaller spaces and can …
How To Choose The Right Cabinet Materials
Building or renovating a kitchen today gives you more choices and options than ever before. Here is a basic breakdown of material options available for cabinets are solid wood, veneer, particleboard, MDF, melamine, high gloss acrylic & thermofoil. Solid Wood Solid Wood is natural and commonly used for cabinet fronts, countertops, moldings, and other millwork. Because this is an actual …
Kitchen Countertops 101: Choosing a Surface Material
How to Choose a Kitchen Countertop You Will Love Your countertop will help establish the look and feel of your kitchen while also providing space for food preparation, serving, storage, and more. As a result, they see heavy levels of wear and tear, which means it’s essential that you think about the right surface material for your needs and budget. …
What to Consider When Choosing Kitchen Cabinets
One of the easiest ways to breathe new life into your home and improve its value is to invest in high-quality, custom kitchen cabinets. Custom kitchen cabinets not only allow you to have the freedom to express your tastes but will transform your existing kitchen into an oasis of beauty and comfort. However, if you’ve never chosen your kitchen cabinets …