Marco A. Barron Carpentry
Reid Cabinetry, Inc.
Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are an item of your household that are permanent and will stay for a long time. Choose a cabinet that will last long, look beautiful and offer efficient storage. Be sure to check for a few things before you buy a kitchen cabinet. Make sure that the door hinges are sturdy and work well. Examine the wood carefully to make sure that it is not split, cracked or damaged in any way. Remember that solid wood is better than veneer and the finish should be applied to all surfaces that will be exposed to moisture. Screws and glue are good for holding the cabinet together, but watch out for staples.
Whether you’re choosing antique kitchen cabinets, corner kitchen cabinets, kitchen wall cabinets, kitchen pantry cabinets, cherry kitchen cabinets, glass kitchen cabinets or wood kitchen cabinets for your home, make sure to buy something that will blend in with the rest of your home. A kitchen cabinet is not just storage space. It is an extension of your personality and a reflection of your taste, so take some time off to study the choices and choose something that is sturdy, looks elegant and is functional at the same time. Remember, the kitchen cabinet is the focal point of your kitchen.
If you’re planning to buy a wooden kitchen cabinet, it’ll help you to know what types of wood are popular with cabinet makers and how they rate on functionality. Oak has been a favorite with cabinet makers, and maple is yet another hot favorite. Maple is popular simply because of its light weight and regular grain texture. Yellow birch is yet another popular wood species, and is similar to maple in its versatility and strength, not to mention the wide variety of colors that it comes in. Hickory is a nice hardwood that can be used for a good staining finish and pinewood is inexpensive but needs special care. It needs extra preparation and handling as it is easy prone to burns and scratches.
Recent Requests
I need a quote on unfinished oak cabinets with one drawer and one door. I need (4) 30" wide, (1) 20" wide, all of them are to be 36" high and 18" deep. Thanks
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