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6 months ago

My builder uses Merillat, which level should I use? Basic comes standard. Has anyone used Evercore? I am going with off white painted cabinets. What should I expect for price change if I go to Masterpiece?

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Jen K (7b, 8a)

6 months ago

Our builder used, we installed Merrilat. The classic line, Glen Rock style, full overlay with flat front drawers. We upgraded two cabinets with interior pull-out shells, two full pull out drawers, and a standard door for the lazy Susan versus a reticulating door. https://www.merillat.com/merillat-classic-glenrock/

I think we had better cabinets in Austin, with a completely different builder of course. The center panel sounds hollow if I hit it with a knuckle. I can't discuss the other brands you list as I don't have experience with them but these meet our needs.

As far as price change if you're using a semi custom or production builder, that's in their design center but if you're using your own builder and this is custom that's an unknown.

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Mb Murphy
Original Author
6 months ago
Your kitchen is beautiful. Were the upgrades expensive?
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@Mavis Jones Our builder contracted with the local Reico office. I'll start out with something I'm sure you will already know, and most likely agree with, that every Reico office is different (staff, experience, expertise). I didn't find our Reico designer to be helpful in choosing options, but I came to the appointment ready to roll (our builder provided all the options prior to the appointment). I came in thinking I would go with Ralston or Tolani until she pulled out a new option the builder added to the list, Glenrock. I went with that and love them (in Kona stain). My husband pulled out all the countertop options and narrowed them down and I made the final decision. The designer was helpful only in ticking off all her boxes for the builder. But that's just me as a customer, other customers she'd provide more guidance. I like the cabinets a lot. I've had better cabinets in a previous home but I like these. I chose a recessed design and the inset sounds like MDF (in my previous house they were all wood, including the inset), but I don't go around tapping on the inset so it doesn't matter to me. It seems like the finish on these is more prone to scratches so someday I'll get around to filling them in with the stain pens they provided. They're easy to clean with water and vinegar. The stain color is consistent throughout the product. These pics were before we moved in so there's some building/construction dust still on them.
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Floored You: TileDesigners
6 months ago
Merillat Masterpiece is the equivalent to Kraftmaid. It's produced in the same factory, with a different stamping. It has a lifetime warranty.
Mb Murphy
Original Author
6 months ago
Have you seen the Evercore door in the Masterpiece line? It sounds like MDF to me. Would this be a good choice for painted cabinets?
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Linda@Icookinmykitchen.com
6 months ago
I have used Merillat in many projects! The Evercore is a denser, more durable product, and will wear better long term.

These are all Merillat projects.
Mb Murphy
Original Author
6 months ago
Thank you so much for this information. You projects are beautiful!
dan1888
6 months ago
If you can configure your lower cabs, go for drawers. 36" or wider with full extension and soft close.
Mary Hughes
2 months ago
@lindaicookinmykitchen-com I am going to order Merillat Masterpiece Evercore cabinets painted Canvas for the walls and the island will be cherry stained in Molasses. The builder allows me to pick one color for walls, trim and ceiling. I can pay extra for two of his five colors. They are Sherwin Williams First Star, Creamy, Extra White, Snowbound or Windfresh. They have suggested Snowbound. What do you suggest?
Michael Cantwell
last month
Merillat Masterpiece is the equivalent to Kraftmaid. It's produced in the same factory, with a different stamping. It has a lifetime warranty.

in my opunion, though KM and MM are owned by the same company, the Masterpiece line falls short of the KitchenMaid in materials, workmanship and how they hold up over time. we bought Mastpiece for a 2005 kitchen remodel. These were close but noticably different than KM. For consistency of design, We just purchased more MM cabs. They are vastly inferior to the 2005 cabs and KM. Dont buy these
Mary Hughes
last month
Oh my! The house came with Timberlake Porfolio cabinets and I upgraded to Merillat Masterpiece.

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