Paint Awareness for Cabinetry

Most cabinet manufactures want to set the correct expectation level to consumers and home owners when it comes to a painted cabinet finish.

Most painted finishes sit on top of the wood… Often maple wood.  As seasons come and go, wood can expand and then shrink.  This may result in small cracks in the finish of cabinet doors and face frames where the seams meet.

To have a look at a “standard” paint awareness form CLICK HERE…

Some cabinet painted finishes can be effected more or less by climate change.  In other words, a painted finish isn’t a painted finish.  Generally, the more expensive cabinets (custom — made to order) have a better finish than a in stock cabinet.  If you would like a painted door, it would be best to select a cabinet manufacture that has a lifetime warranty.  But it would also be important to read through the cabinet manufacture’s paint awareness form, if they have one.

If you have questions about painted doors give us a call.

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Edge Profiles Available for Granite and Quartz Countertops 2016

Below are the edges you can get for quartz and granite countertops.  The “Group A” options are available at no extra charge as of March 2016.

 

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Group A Stone — Entry Level — March 2016

Color and photo accuracy is not guaranteed. Since granite, marble and quartzite are products of nature, we promise you will never find material that looks exactly like these photos. It could be completely different! Always be sure to select/view the particular slabs in person. If viewing in person is not possible, then digital pictures of the exact material for their job can be made.  If you can see the material in person, expect to sign a “stone view waiver” form.

If you don’t see the material you are looking for, just let us know. We have relationships with many distributors and are able to source the most unique of materials. We are always happy to assist you in finding just the right material for your project.

Azul Platino Granite 3cm (Spain)

Azul Platino Granite 3cm (Spain)

New Caledonia Granite 3cm (Brazil)

New Caledonia Granite 3cm (Brazil)

Santa Cecelia Light Granite 3cm (Brazil)

Santa Cecelia Light (Brazil)

Tan Brown Granite 3cm (India)

Tan Brown Granite 3cm (India)

Uba Tuba Granite 3cm (Brazil)

Uba Tuba Granite 3cm (Brazil)

Verde Butterfly Granite 3cm (Brazil)

Verde Butterfly Granite 3cm (Brazil)

Verde Wave Granite 3cm (India)

Verde Wave Granite 3cm (India)

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To Splash or Not to Backsplash…

A lot of folks like to do a tile backsplash that runs to the top of the countertop.  If you plan on doing a granite or quartz countertop.  I would consider doing at least a 3 to 4 inch backsplash of the same granite or quartz countertop material.  Granite or quartz offers better water protection around the kitchen sink area than a tile grouted application.  When removing old kitchens I have seen the tile and/or grout failing in that area most often.

I nice look is to bring the granite or quartz backsplash up to the bottom of the window sill at the sink area…  Unless of coarse you don’t have a window at the sink area.  Then I would plan on a 4 inch high by 3/4 inch thick granite or quartz backsplash that would sit on top of the countertop.  The installer will then put a generous amount of clear sealer between the bottom of the backsplash and top of countertop.  Then it would make it really easy to clean at the back of the sink.

After the 4 inch backsplash goes in…  You can still add the grouted tile later.

Next time I am measuring an old kitchen, I will take a few photos of where the grout is starting to fail around the sink area.

 

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