Is it worth it to have new cabinets painted by the cabinet maker?
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Cabinet maker's paint (lacquer) job on custom kitchen cabinets???
Comments (3)Your requests are not unreasonable. In my mind, industry standard is that you should get a full coat of paint (no missed spots and complete coverage with a good film build) and the surfaces should be smooth. You are right about the environment in which the cabinets were sprayed. Some guys go to great lengths to create a dust free area in which to spray and others are cabinet makers first, painters second. With lacquer because it dries so fast, you really have to spray an item and move it out of the area. If overspray hits a door that is already dry, then that door will be rough....See MoreOT: Should I have my cabinet maker make furniture for me?
Comments (6)Well, there are certainly guys that can pull it off but just as certainly, some should stick with kitchen cabs only. My top-of-the head response, in your case, would be "No". The reason being your kitchen guy mentioned a furniture maker that he uses. By that reference, he is telling you he's waffling on the project and my bias is generally to go with a specialist, no matter what the subject. Having said that though, my guy does both but he sticks to certain styles and he has been doing both for 30 years with a huge portfolio of both kitchens and individual pieces. Before I hired him, I saw examples of his work, both cabs and furniture pieces, and went to his shop to see projects in process. I'd have no issues at all with commissioning him to do individual pieces. I started off my work life as a traditional cabinetmaker (read this as we made furniture) in Boston so I feel I have a good background to evaluate quality pieces. Of all furniture, case pieces, such as you need for your bedroom are the easiest to build (as opposed to chairs for example). So, your kitchen guy has that going for him if you decide to use him. Just as you did your research when investigating whom to use for your kitchen, you'll want to fully research the same provider concerning furniture. They are completely different animals. How many pieces has he made, what style were they, are you happy with the quality of his furniture, etc. Ask for drawings or renderings; ask about construction methods, joinery, finishes, design, veneering, drawer construction, wood specie choice, timeframes - you know, the whole enchilada. Once again, you will need to educate yourself as to what goes into a quality piece of furniture so you can intelligently evaluate a furniture maker's responses. There's more to it than you might think. Good luck!...See MoreCustom Cabinet Maker in North New Jersey
Comments (4)Tony Obando, Custom Woodcraft in Passaic (973-472-0824) will be making my cabinets. He gave me around a dozen references and they all absolutely raved about his work. I saw one of his kitchens in person and it was beautiful. The person who owned the kitchen was having him make more furniture when I visited his shop. Her kitchen was stained wood, but I also saw painted cabinets that he was working on at his shop, and the finish looked great and felt very durable to the touch. He guarantees his work for life. I am enjoying working with him because he listens to what I want and gives me pros and cons about my ideas without being condescending. He's enthusiastic about building the kitchen I want and the price for completely custom is, I think, very competitive....See Moreshould new paint grade cabinets have these imperfections
Comments (6)We had lots of difficulties with the painted and glazed finish on our cabinets. We had a rep for the cabinet company come out numerous times to look at the issues and we complained so much he basically replaced every door or trim piece we requested. Ours were also partially installed when we realized the issues (some were not noticeable until installed next to each other) I do not think you should settle for that quality. Some looks like a bad paint job and others look like the wood had too many imperfections prior to painting.. I was convinced there was absolutely no quality control on the finish process of our cabinets. Don’t settle, fight for better quality!...See MoreSAN DIEGO KITCHEN REFINISHING
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