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Oak and Hickory woods are very strong and so they can handle lots of movement. Maple is hard and stiff to keep straight for a long time while Cherry has lightweight advantages, in combination with good strength and a beautiful wood grain. Alder is a softer hardwood, but is harder than pine so it is commonly used as a cabinet door frame, but it can be used as the panel. Ridged Thermofoil (RTF) cabinet doors are NOT really wood, but look like it and have a higher price tag to reflect their dent and stain resistance, as well as not being able to peel or bubble. We'd love to help you start buildin

Oak and hickory are some of the strongest, most reliable wood species available for custom cabinet doors. They generally cost more, but they mix beauty with long-lasting reliability. If you want doors that resist impacts and warping, these two would be good choices. Oak in particular has uniquely attractive grain markings, is super strong and durable for long life, and takes less damage during cleaning.Maple is softer but still quite durable. It's shock and abrasive resistant with a highly decorative wood grain while being hard, stiff, and smooth to the touch, and less prone to warping and ben

Pictured here are CabinetNow.com's plank cabinet doors in paint grade maple, painted navy blue. Contractor/Host James Young says "Navy blue is the new grey when it comes to cabinet doors". Last Tuesday's episode featured Shelly, a young homeowner that bought a 1950's fixer-upper because she figured it was "a good investment". After fixing up and remodeling most of the house she found herself unsatisfied with the "chaotic", "outdated" and "disorganized" kitchen. Shelly shares her house with three roommates and they all agreed; the kitchen was old, cramped and in need of a renovation. Cu

Whether it is cooking or cleaning, most people spend more time in their kitchen than they think. Keeping this in mind, you need to ensure that your kitchen is functional and beautiful. The functionality of your kitchen is essential and if it is no longer working for you might need to consider a kitchen remodel.A kitchen remodel takes time and is a decision that should not be made quickly. But how do you know when it’s time to call in a designer and upgrade? To make your decision easier, here are three signs that you may need to consider a kitchen remodel. 1. You Don't Have Enough Space In

Planning a kitchen isn’t rocket science, but there are a lot of elements to be considered. These include the supply of electricity, sometimes gas, water in the form of plumbing, as well as the inclusion of kitchen cabinets, shelves, cupboards, and appliances, depending of course on what is needed.If the planning process is approached logically there should not be any negative issues. Start with a basic outline of the room indicating all structural features (doors, windows and so on) as well as plug points and existing plumbing connections.Decide where the major activity centers will be. This

It really is a no-brainer that when you clean and care for your belongings they will last longer. This, of course, applies to the clothes you wear as much as the cabinets you use in your home. Proper cleaning and caring for your kitchen cabinets will help extend their longevity and save you money!Similarly, like clothing that needs to be treated according to the fabric it is made from, cabinets must be maintained in keeping with the material from which they were made as well as the finishes that have been applied.While spills and splashes (especially those from cooking) often need special atte

Once upon a time, every room in the house utilized freestanding furniture for storage. Large cupboards, chests of drawers, dressing tables, Welsh dressers, and a multitude of other suitable items for storage were used in kitchens, in living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. They were functional and often beautiful. But as our homes became more streamlined and living spaces decreased in size there was a move towards more modular storage units that could be built in to save valuable space.In addition to keeping belongings neatly stored behind closed doors, the value of built-in units is that th

However careful we are, both ordinary wear and tear and accidental damage can result in dings and scratches on kitchen cabinets. These are generally not serious enough to justify stripping and refinishing the cabinets, and in most cases not sufficient to require refacing or replacing the cabinet doors, although this sometimes is the only answer.Wood kitchen cabinets are often finished with polyurethane a popular wood sealer that is available in oil- and water-based forms, in matt and gloss finishes. While either may be used to seal kitchen cabinets made of solid wood, water-based products are

Planning a new kitchen from scratch can be a daunting task. The challenge is to establish your priorities at the start so that you know exactly what is needed, and what the project will cost. It stands to reason that changes in the planning stages won’t impact on your finances, but those made once the remodel project is underway probably will. Whether you are planning to do the job yourself or to hire either a company or specialist subcontractors to do it for you, the starting point is the structure you have to work with. This includes walls, floor, ceiling, doors and windows, as well as

What to Know when Choosing your Kitchen CabinetsFinding the best kind of kitchen cabinets can be a confusing task to tackle, especially with so many different aesthetic styles and uniquely functioning designs available for consumers to choose between. Your base cabinets made the foundation for your kitchen, so knowing what you need is vital. To clear things up and make choosing cabinets a little easier, read over our quick guide here to get a better grasp on common cabinet vocabulary and learn the basics on what to look for when browsing around on your own.Cabinet TypesOne of the first th

Best cabinet care practices aren't always easy to come by. With so many different options in cabinet doors, types of cleaners, and cleaning materials, it can be hard to know who to trust. At Cabinetnow.com, we are experts at saving you time and money to make your cabinets last a long time. We know you put a lot of time (and money!) into your kitchen renovations. That’s why we want to help you preserve your cabinets and make them look just as amazing 10 years from now as they did when you first installed them. 1. Use A Basic Water And Soap Mixture (Laundry Detergent Works Great) And Clea

If you’re the kind of shopper who has trouble making up their mind, then you’re going to need a little extra time to pick out cabinet doors for your kitchen-refacing project. That’s because we currently offer nearly 180 different doors, covering styles ranging from traditional to contemporary and everything in between. And our doors come in eight different wood species, making your choice even more challenging. Of course the upside of all these options is that you’re absolutely sure to find the perfect door for your new kitchen at a price that fits your budget. Our  ca

Here are some recommendations when considering how to approach this process:1) Paint grade MDF is only for painting, you never want to finish MDF.2) Many woods stain well, but Alder is the most reasonable wood species that can be stained to look like more expensive materials such as cherry. Alder is a softer material than cherry.3) Maple finishes wonderful as a clear coat, but tends to become blotchy when applying a dark color finish. You cannot finish maple with a dark color without applying special sealers first.4) Oak is the easiest to stain, but is a little outdated in our industry. Howev

This fall, we decided to reach out to a fantastic blogger in need of a cabinet makeover. Stacy Risenmay of the blog Notjustahousewife.net fit the bill perfectly and happened to be in need of a kitchen cabinet reface!  What is a cabinet reface? Cabinet refacing is a great way to save money during a remodel because only the cabinet doors get replaced. If the cabinet boxes are sturdy and have no damage to them, then it makes sense to only replace the part everyone, especially the homeowner, sees on a daily basis. The look of a complete cabinet replacement with only the cost