Thursday, August 21, 2014

Working With Professionals in Cabinetry

There is quite a difference between a cabinet maker and assembler from commercialized cabinetry. With careful analysis, you can quickly determine the degree of professional skills and get more comfortable with your potential maker. Prior to making a commitment, do some research by asking friends and family as you consider their reviews.

In choosing a cabinet maker, start by thinking about the job you want your cabinets to perform, what you envision them looking like, and how much of your budget you’re willing to spend on storage. Building furniture from scratch allows designers unlimited customization options. Treat cabinetry as an essential craft; that’s why you should always have a few go-to resources in your black book. Never hesitate to ask your cabinetmaker if the doors are his own or are ordered on the side. Be honest with yourself here. No self-respecting professional would use mass produced products available because they could risk damaging their reputation. Green material choices including finishes have come a long way in years, and are becoming more affordable and available every day. Hardware choices have also improved. Make use of your cabinet makers’ professional skills in assessing which type of material is to be used for your cabinetry.

The design phase is when all of the important functional decisions need to be made, from how the finished project will look, to which materials and finishes will be used. Your cabinet maker will then be able to estimate the time to be spent on this phase and the building process. Time lines will vary depending on the project and the cabinet maker, but it is best and most affordable time to make changes. It becomes more expensive, and the project will likely suffer if changes are made after the product is done. Whether you are working with an architect, designer or directly with your cabinetry contractor, make sure you have the final design worked out on paper up front. Ask to review the shop drawings generated by the cabinetmaker to ensure that both parties are on the same page.

License, reputation, and insurance are your current concern to save you from having future problems.

Angel's Professional Cabinetry
8870 N Himes Ave Suite 251 Tampa, FL33614
(813) 394-5985
http;//www.businesslocallistings.com

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