Cabinets Learning Center
When it comes to tackling your cabinets project,
you've got a love of decisions to make. From what
materials to use, to cabinet hardware, to cabinet style
and finish options, you really need to have a good sense of what is
available in order to make the best decision. To
give you a crash course in the essentials, we've compiled an entire cabinets learning center
that includes knowledge articles, video, advice, photos
and more. Browse through our articles below to
learn what you need to know. If you are able to
read through every article, you'll know more than 90% of
homeowners and you'll be on the right track to getting
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Knowledge Articles
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Protect Your Investment: How to Take Care of your Cabinets
So you finally completed your cabinet project and things are
finally getting back to order. You’ve got all the dishes,
glasses, linens, clothes, etc. to put back where they belong and
you are ready to be finished. However, before putting all of
your items back, we’ve put together a comprehensive cabinet care
guide to make sure that you’ll be able to enjoy your cabinets
for years to come. You’ve likely spent a good deal of money
getting them to look just right so why take chances? Put
the extra time in to protect your investment and you'll be glad
you did...
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Cabinet Refacing
- Another Option
What do you see when you look at your cabinets? Are they old
and outdated? Are they inoperable or simply difficult to easily
open and close? Do they have cracks, peeling paint or broken
handles? Are you just tired of the same old look? If you
answered yes to any of these questions you should consider
refacing your cabinets as an alternative to installing new ones...read more
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Choosing Cabinet Hardware: Knobs, Pulls, Hinges, Materials
Are you looking for modern style? Is your
room more rustic or cabin-themed? Classic? European?
Regardless of the design you desire, there will surely be
hundreds of options to choose from when it comes down to
accessorizing your cabinets. One of the most customizable
components of any cabinet project is surely the hardware. You
can significantly alter the look of your cabinets simply by
changing the knobs, pulls and hinges on the drawers and door
fronts. This is an important thing to keep in mind if you’re
looking to redesign your kitchen or bathroom without spending a
large sum of money...read more
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Innovative Cabinet Storage Ideas
These days,
there is more to new cabinets than just good looks. A good
cabinet must be visually pleasing but also must be able to store
your items efficiently. Many manufacturers are now focusing on
unique and innovative ways to increase the functionality of
their cabinet lines. Regardless of the size of your kitchen,
bathroom, garage, closet or other room in your home, you need to
make the most of the space you have. If you're like most people
you probably have a lot of stuff and it's always difficult to
find the best spot for each item...read more
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Kitchen Cabinets: Door Style Guide
It's time to add some style to those kitchen cabinets. To do
this, you should first ask yourself: What is the most visible
part of my cabinets when I walk into the kitchen? The answer:
The cabinet doors. The doors of your cabinets are like the face
of your kitchen and the character of their ‘facial’ expression
is defined by what door style you choose. Just as your face has
many expressions to communicate your mood, so do the cabinet
doors. By deciding which door shape,
finish, and
material to
use, you’ll be able to make your kitchen stand out among the
crowd...read more
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Cabinet Materials
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Glass Cabinets
It's time to show off those new wine glasses you got for
Christmas. Why hide them behind a solid cabinet door?
These days more and more homeowners are utilizing glass in their
kitchen cabinets to reveal their fine china, glasses and other
decorations. Some styles include an all-glass door while
others simply use glass insets built into the door. The
latter is commonly referred to as mullion doors. Either
way, it's a good way to make use of the light coming into your
kitchen and to give it more surfaces to bounce off of...read
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Laminate Cabinets
As you've probably already noticed, figuring out the best
type of material for your cabinets can be quite overwhelming.
Another material type on the list to choose from is laminate.
Probably the most attractive features when it comes to this
material is the fact that you can choose from such a wide
variety of colors, styles and designs. Most manufacturers
make a line of laminate cabinets so your selection will be vast.
Another perk to this material is that it is easy to clean and
will not be damaged by most household cleaning products.
It is durable and even your kids will have a difficult time
staining them...read more | watch video
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Melamine Cabinets
Melamine is yet another plastic material product used to cover a
substrate such as MDF, plywood or particle board. It is
designed to be relatively maintenance free allowing for minimal
wear and tear when exposed to scratches, chips, moisture and
sunlight. The material itself is made from resin,
paper and pressed wood and comes in a variety of price ranges
depending on the quality of the underlying material as well as
the style of the melamine itself. This material comes in
both solid standard colors as well as in wood grain patterns
though the faux wood is less common in this style of cabinetry...read more | watch video
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Metal Cabinets
Doesn't it seem like every fancy appliance they make these days
is now made of stainless steel? Refrigerators, toasters,
coffee makers, microwaves and dishwashers all made of steel are
a must nowadays to give your kitchen that modern and updated
look. So why not take it a step further and add metal
kitchen cabinets instead of the standard wood cabinets? You may
think that having that much metal in one room may be overkill,
and you may be right. However, there are certain major
advantages to metal as well as ways to make sure your kitchen
doesn't look too industrial...read more | watch video
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Thermofoil Cabinets
Thermofoil is another popular cabinet
material offered by many cabinet manufacturers. Though its
name may sound a bit technical, its construction is fairly
simple. Thermofoil is made by heat fusing a very thin
layer of PVC (which is polyvinyl chloride) to the core material
which may be plywood, particle board or medium density
fiberboard (MDF). In other words, a thin layer of vinyl is
applied by heat, pressure and adhesive to the cabinet doors,
frames, shelves and/or drawers. The result is a durable
surface that is smoother than paint...
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Wood Cabinets
Wood is the oldest and most popular material for cabinets.
Its natural beauty and wide range of colors, grains and styles
make it a perfect candidate for adding elegance to any room of
the home. It is also a strong material which allows it to
withstand heavy loads and the normal wear and tear of daily life
in the kitchen, bathroom, closet or wherever your cabinets may
be. Nearly all cabinet manufacturers have a line of wood
cabinets so as a consumer you have a large selection to choose
from...read more | watch video
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Cabinet Brands
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American Woodmark Cabinets
American Woodmark is a publicly traded company (AMWD) and is a top
manufacturer and distributor of cabinets for both remodeling and
new construction applications. They provide cabinets under
three separate brand names: American Woodmark, Timberlake
Cabinetry, Shenandoah Cabinetry.
American Woodmark's earliest beginnings were in 1951 building
dental cabinets. The company eventually went public in
1986 and now offers more than 340 lines of cabinets sold
through a nationwide independent network of distributors and
dealers...read
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Aristokraft Cabinetry
Aristokraft Cabinetry is one of the leading cabinet brands in
the country. They are included among 12 additional quality
brands offered by top cabinet manufacturer
Masterbrand Cabinets.
Since Aristokraft's beginnings in 1954, they have become a
leader in cabinet quality and service featuring the Good
Housekeeping Seal of approval on their products...read
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Armstrong Cabinets
Armstrong is one of the largest manufacturers of home products in the
country. Their cabinet division is known as Armstrong Cabinet Products (ACP) and specializes in kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
ACP has one of the largest distribution networks allowing them
to effectively supply cabinets to homeowners, builders and home
improvement stores nationwide...read
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KraftMaid Cabinetry
If you've been researching brands for your upcoming cabinet
project, you've probably come across the name KraftMaid by now.
If not, allow us to familiarize you with this leading company.
KraftMaid Cabinetry is part of the Masco Retail Cabinet Group
and is one of the largest cabinet outfits in the country.
Founded in Ohio in 1969, KraftMaid is known for offering semi-custom designed cabinets
that are built to order for each customer...read
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Masterbrand Cabinetry
Masterbrand Cabinets is the second largest cabinet manufacturer
in the world. Chances are good that a specific line of
cabinets that you've seen in your friend's home or in a store
were manufactured by Masterbrand. Their parent company is Fortune Brands which
is a leading consumer products company that operates multiple
brands including home improvement giants such as Simonton and Therma Tru. Masterbrand offers cabinets for both the
kitchen and bathroom with a focus on quality, style and
functionality...read
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Medallion Cabinetry
Medallion Cabinetry was founded in 1969 and later bought by
Elkay in 1993. Their parent company (Elkay) also owns
notable cabinet brands Yorketown Cabinets and Mastercraft
Cabinetry. Medallion offers semi-custom cabinets in three
main product lines: Designer Gold, Designer and Silverline.
Standard features for each of these lines include a
comprehensive warranty, multiple finish and stain
options, multiple wood options, strong construction and
multiple upgrade possibilities...
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Merillat Cabinetry
Merillat Cabinetry is classic story of a company starting from
nothing and growing to be one of the largest cabinet companies
in the world. The company began in Michigan in 1946 where founder Orville Merillat owned a small wood shop.
Orville had to leave the company during World War II to work as
a carpenter in the Coast Guard. During his time away, he
would send the majority of his paycheck home (out of each $150
check, $149 of it went home to save for the company)...read
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