Schrock versus Medallion cabinets
krcummins
9 years ago
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ardcp
9 years agoanother chip that i didn't catch until it had been installed for a couple of days that the kd implied was my doing as it didn't look like it was a factory issue.
i have a matching divot on the bottom front of my super susan from a pot or pan(i am assuming)
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Comments (10)We have had the Medallion Criterion for about 6 months which we purchased through Menards. So far so good and the customer service at Menards was fabulous. One drawer front was damaged and they replaced it no questions asked in about a week. Didn't need a photo or anything. My DH's brother has Schrock which has been in for over 10 years. They are a lighter colored maple and they still look very good. I looked closely at their cabinets when we purchased ours and the only real noticeable flaw was one bottom corner of one cabinet door located above a dish rack. I imagine it probably has gotten knocked into a few times with dishes. You really can only notice it if you are looking for flaws though. I would, however, if you have time, try a local cabinet shop just to see where they are at. I did not and I regret not checking one out. If you are near Amish people have had wonderful things to say about their cabinetry and pricing. If I am not mistaken badgergirls' kitchen has Amish cabinets and they look fabulous. I couldn't find the exact post to her finished kitchen but thread has some photos. Here is a link that might be useful: Badgergirls kitchen...See MoreKD versus directly to cabinet supplier?
Comments (7)Thank you so much mamadadapaige! One of the big take-away messages that I have gotten from all the people on GW but especially from you is that it is important to be very detailed and specific before asking for quotes, and critical not to abdicate any of the decisions. The more I measure and plan, the more I see the need to get as crisp as possible. Not that I couldn't benefit from lots of input and advice, and I am most grateful for everything I am learning here. I was hoping to ask you which cabinet makers you looked at. You anticipated my question! Can I ask you why you selected Crown Point? .Who did you work with there? Any tips for working with them? Am I right that one of your first requirements was full inset? I want full inset drawers but not sure about the doors yet. Your hood is so spectacular! Making it a budget priority to have that hood was a very good decision. (note to self) Thanks so much for pointing me to that supplier. Did you get the fan insert from them as well? My kitchen is 12 by 13 feet -- small enough that I need to watch every inch as well as every dollar. One of the "wishes" I have is to harvest and re-use some of the components such as leaded glass windows/cupboards (build new frames) and perhaps also harvest some of the gumwood veneer door panels -- would like to take these from the existing cabs and reframe them and combine into a pantry wall. Gumwood is now an "extinct" wood for cabinetry -- it was used a lot in my area in the twenties. The veneer panels on the cupboard door are quite amazing and I would like to keep the best of them. After looking at lots of pictures --and especially your pictures -- and collecting favorites into a file I see that enlarging the window to stretch from sink to ceiling and also widening it would be a key priority. So that means new leaded glass. Nothing that cannot be done, but all a matter of -- what will it cost? Thanks again for your responses....See MoreWhere does Schrock fall on the spectrum?
Comments (15)Something to give some thought to: renovating your kitchen takes longer than you would think or like. There's the actual physical time it takes to order, receive, build, etc., but there is also the preliminary think time. In the long run, the preliminary planning stage turns out to be really important. Consider how long you will live with your new kitchen. The baby in diapers may be going off to college before you do this again. Advice from someone your mom's age: don't rush on past the planning stages. Just sayin'. On the cabinet quality/price issue, here are some links from years past which address this: [Apologies on making you copy and paste all these addys, but this site thinks you're a spammer if you make a bunch of links and garbles them to foil the plot.] Huge comparison list (08-11): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0311430425177.html?51 Many compared(08): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0311430425177.html Shiloh cabs (08): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0411173221884.html Cabs general, be sure to check lowmark's link at the end (10): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0719325723230.html Thomasville v. Kraftmaid (08): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0719325723230.html Ikea (08): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0513154321540.html Comparison of many (09):http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0612302514369.html Showplace (mostly neg)(08-11): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/bath/msg0110192332481.html On discount pricing (11): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0407175326992.html On slippery/trickery pricing (11): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg1021352923459.html?52 Xpressions Plus from Costco (10-11): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg110152213562.html On prices (09): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0310490921512.html Medallion/Schuller (11): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg022313437849.html Mostly custom commentary (11): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg01205204348.html Cost of 30 ft. of cabinets (10): http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg090618528726.html If you might be interested in Ikea (loved by many), be sure to check Ikea threads on how much they're loved and what people have done to personalize them, particularly doors from other sources....See MoreMedallion quote - isn't it too high?
Comments (18)Hello, I just bought a new island for my kitchen. My island will be 36 x 48, mostly doors and drawers except it will have a double trashcan pull out for recycling. It is painted maple, all wood construction with decorative side panels. Mine will sit on a base/toekick (pics show feet, but mine will be on a base) My cost is $2400 total (includes delivery) My cabinets are Wellborn and that is who I used to quote the new island. Front of Island: Rear of Island:...See MoreHuntingflower
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