Well if it's Chinese PB then ... I don't mind PB so long as it is domestic or Canadian, (don't want the Mexican or Chinese). Actually prefer it on frameless when done right. If Blum glides on a frameless cabinet, then you have 12 holes on each side to pick from. Doubt they used more than one. Pick a hole, find center and drill with either -a bit for the 5mm screw. OR If you can't find a metric bit, figure out the decimal equivalent, go to a real hardware store or industrial supply and get a number bit (don't remember the correct number might be a 7?, in my kit, and don't remember what the number series is called) you do not want a fractional bit (i.e 3/16" or the like) it will be off by too much. Install with Euros Screw- You will want a PosiDrive screwdriver and bit- looks like Phillips but it is NOT. Install with a screw gun ON LOW speed. Don't tighten all the way, finish with you nice new posidrive screwdriver. Keep the screw driver handy for when you need to adjust doors- those are also posi drive screws.

I realize that we live in the days of expecting to keep cabinets only 10 to 12 years - mostly due to style changes, but I really don't understand that since a good cabinet can last decades. I recently refinished my cabinets with all wood doors and face frames. They are now about 20 years old. They fit my home and are not taking up space in a landfill. Painted cabinets are usually MDF or MDF / wood combinations. They cannot be refinished to wood since there isn't much, but they can be repainted if they hold up. I would look for a sturdy cabinet that can last a long time, even if you do not intend to be in the house long. A potential buyer often can spot poor cabinetry

It depends on what you are looking for. They both have benefits versus cons. Pure style is a form of thermofoil that is pretty indestructible for the most part. They individually wrap the rails and styles, which makes the door look more like real wood but you will see the joints more on a tongue and groove door. It is a furniture grade fiber board wrapped in the thermofoil. Painted will be a a solid wood frame door with a veneer center center panel. Paints can chip so you will have to maintain them a bit more, which is normal, but they do at the end of the day look a bit better. If you are choosing a door that comes either way, the thermofoil should be cheaper because there isn’t an up charge; but there are more selection with painted doors which gives you more flexibility. Hope this helps!

I ended up going with Showplace because the kitchen designer was really helpful and invested in improving on the architect's poor design and I felt that he would personally stand behind the product if we ran into any issues. Our cabinets are ready but will be delivered in a couple of weeks. However, if I already had a layout I was happy with or was just replacing cabinets in an existing kitchen, I think the Cabico cabinets would have been a better choice for me. It's all a blur now, but I preferred the color selection and overall they would have been more cost effective because I think they are cheaper to begin with and you could use a combination of custom and semi-custom cabinets from their line to meet your needs. With Showplace I found that every time I made what was a small change in the design from my perspective, it was incredibly expensive, and we were cutting corners to avoid completely blowing my budget. By cutting corners I mean not including cabinet accessories that I could get cheaper aftermarket or not putting in glass door cabinets that I had originally had in mind. Overall, I am happy with my concept and the turnaround on the cabinets is quick (about 6 weeks).