Are Aristokraft cabinets a mistake?
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Comments (38)Good job on the fireplace it looks GREAT moved down.... and no one but you will ever know it's not perfect. It fits the wall much better. Gorgeous actually. But more important is that it was IMPORTANT enough to both of you to have it lowered. That's all that matters. As far as the granite....Both edges, the one you wanted and the one they're forcing on you, look to me too substantial for the edging you have on the rest of your granite (again it's a personal thing). One suggestion... have you asked them about other edging styles? One that might satisfy you but less chance of breaking the piece if changed? Several people here have talked about detailed granite edges. I had one in my other home and agree it's a pain to keep clean (toothbrushes helped). But you mentioned the reason they don't want to give you the right one is it probably will destroy the piece. And like you said they have no more pieces in stock. If they cut and break it then have to get another piece it could take several weeks (or months) for the piece to be shipped and fitted. And even then it might not exactly match the pieces already installed. Are you willing to wait for that to move into your home? Or is it such a personal thing that it will truly drive you crazy for years to come if you leave it like it is now? If that is the case rather than the granite place just not getting it right then you owe it to yourself to not give in on this one either. Or give up on the $600. While we were building 3 other couples divorced over their builds. In each instance it was in the final phase of the build when things were getting ripped out over and over to meet one idea of perfection over the other's. I'm not even saying that applies to you... in the least... so please do not take it as such....all I'm saying is sometimes it's more stressful holding on to an idea than it's worth. On my home DH and GC both wanted to do a poplar ceiling painted white in my "rustic" kitchen. I fought tooth and nail over that one and won. I've never regretted it for one minute. You have to decide what to fight for and what to give up. Good luck....See MoreCabinets: Aristokraft vs. American Woodmark?
Comments (0)Does anyone have thoughts on the quality and durability of Aristokraft cabinets (Winstead), or Kraftmaid, or American Woodmark (the Home Depot wood ones)? Trying to find a reasonable price for cabinets for a peninsula and doors to replace the thermofoil ones we have. I'm just looking for a shaker style that comes in white....See MoreWhich cabinets are better: American Woodmark or Aristokraft?
Comments (9)OK, just did some digging. Apparently, Artistokraft is not a series of lines, they are a line within MasterBrand Cabinets. Based on what I saw, I stand by my assessment. Artistokraft only has a 5-year limited warranty and appears to be the least expensive line of MasterBrand cabinets. My experience with Aristokraft: Other than the lazy susan, all drawers and cabinets were falling apart within a few short years. Surprisingly, the lazy susan never had issues and worked and looked just as good when we demo'd as when we first moved in almost 13 years before. However, after a few years we had to replace the hinges on several cabinet doors as they wouldn't close. The drawers did not open/close smoothly. The decorative drawer fronts on the sink base had to be reattached several times. They were painted and the paint began wearing off within about 5 years. The shelves in the upper cabs were bowing. My research: American Woodmark’s brands: American Woodmark cabinetry - Home Depot only Shenandoah Cabinetry - Lowe's only Timberlake Cabinetry - major homebuilders Waypoint Living Spaces - all others? I could not easily/quickly find a cost/warranty breakdown like I found for MasterBrand below. . Artistokraft Cabinetry - a brand of MasterBrand Cabinets. Artistokraft appears to be a "brand" within MasterBrand Cabinets and, at least online, does not appear to have other "lines". If that's the case, then if it were me, I would not get Artistokraft based on my previous experience (see above). MasterBrand cabinet lines: Artistokraft Cost: $ Warranty: 5-year limited Homecrest Cost: $ - $$ Warranty: Lifetime limited Diamond Cost: $$ Warranty: Lifetime limited Schrock Cost: $$ Warranty: Lifetime limited Kemper Cost: $$ Warranty: Lifetime limited KitchenCraft Cost: $$ - $$$ Warranty: Lifetime limited Decora Cost: $$$ Warranty: Lifetime limited Omega (Dynasty - Semi-Custom / Pinnacle - Custom) Cost: $$ - $$$ Warranty: Lifetime limited Appears to be the only MasterBrand line to offer fully customized cabinets...See MoreAristokraft cabinets
Comments (3)Aristokraft is a sub-division of MasterBrand. This is a very good and reputable company. Yes, they are on the lower end, but quality is not compromised at all. Plus MasterBrand offers great customer service and life time warranty. If anything goes wrong go back to your dealer and ask them to fix it! In the same pricepoint is "Schrock", "Entra", "Wolf Classic" and "Wolf Transition" cabinets. So if you REALLY dont want to go with Aristokraft, you have many other choices....See Moreannie.zz
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