FAQ's

 

What am I getting with more expensive cabinets?                         Return to Top

 

When cabinets get more expensive the following happens:

1)    More cabinet sizes and shapes offered.

2)    More door styles, species of wood, and finishes available on every door style.

3)    More time spent on finishing. Cross grain scratches sanded and prep between coats. Thicker finish coat.

4)    Cabinetry comes closer to fine furniture.

5)    Better quality construction process in         

fabrication.

  

What are the differences in counter tops?                                       Return to Top

 

Laminate: 

• Wooden substrate with laminate glued to surface.

• Wide variety of colors, easy to clean, non porous, upgrade edges, under mount sink possible, best  price level of counters.

• Poor performance to abrasives, cutting and heat.

Corian:

• Acrylic polymer developed by Dupont in the 1960’s.  

• Solid surface, design flexibility, seamless undermount  corian sinks that are easy to maintain, renewable finish with sanding, wide variety of edges at less of a cost than stone, non porous, seams hard if not unable to detect, great network of support/warranty thru Dupont  

• Less scratch & heat resistant  resistant than silestone. and granite

 

Granite:

• Mined stone from different areas of the world, predominately Brazil and Saudi Arabia

• Stone beauty only nature can produce, hard and heat resistant, solid surface.

• Porous which requires sealing every 6 months, seams inconspicuous but visible, edge options expensive.

Quartz:

• Man made brand examples; Silestone, Zodiac, Cambria 

• Heat and scratch resistant, non-porous, stone like look

• Inconspicuous seams, expensive edge options

 How long will I be without a kitchen when I remodel?                         Return to Top

 

Of course it depends on how much work is done to your kitchen area. All efforts are made to keep the kitchen functioning as long as possible with as little disruption as possible. Temporary sink hook ups are done when possible and as necessary. Average times  with minor remodeling of walls, new flooring, painting, floors, electrical work, cabinetry and counters is 2-4 weeks. Granite and quartz surfaces take 4-7 business days longer than other counter tops.

 

What are the differences in the woods?                                                   Return to Top

 

	RED OAK -- The most traditional and commonly used wood species in cabinetry for many years.  It is known for its distinctive open graining and attractive price.  Oak lumber can vary from almost white to brown to gray.  These are normal variations in the color of oak, and are to be expected in cabinetry.  The lighter the stain, the more noticeable the variations.
	HICKORY --  A very hard, heavy wood known for its extremely bold and distinct open graining and color variations.  A single board of hickory lumber can have several color variations from almost white to dark brown and black.  Dark mineral deposits are common.  Extreme color variation is expected in hickory and that is what gives hickory its charm.
	MAPLE --  A hard and heavy wood known for its lighter color and tight graining (less distinct grain).  Color varies from almost white to medium brown.  Maple has become very popular of late due to its tight grain and use with glazed finishes.
	CHERRY --  A slightly hard and relatively light wood known for its tight graining and elegant coloring.  Color varies from almost white to light brown to pinkish red, giving it a wider variation in color than most people know.  Lighter stains will show this variation, so the buyer should be aware of this characteristic.  Another very important characteristic of cherry is its sensitivity to light.  Cherry will darken over time with exposure to any light, especially the sun.  This darkening will happen with all cherry and even after it has been finished.  Understanding the aging process of cherry is important before purchasing this beautiful wood.

 

Go to:

http://www.mousercc.com/prod_wood.asp

for more info on wood used for cabinetry characteristics.

 

What is full overlay, partial overlay, inset?                                                Return to Top

 

These terms refer to how the door sets in relation to the opening of the cabinet frame. The most common is partial overlay. This is when the door sits outside of the framed opening and covers the opening by ½ inch on all sides. The difference with full overlay is the amount past the opening the door goes. With full overlay the door goes 1.25” past the opening on all sides and within ¼ of the outside edge of the cabinet. Full overlay is usually a 5% upcharge. Inset is an option offered by higher end cabinets. The door fills the opening even with the frame. The outside of the frame and door are at the same depth. This option is often seen with a bead on the frame. The only disadvantage to this look is the depth of the storage space is ¾” less. Some companies increase the wall cabinet depth by an inch to compensate for this.

 

What do you think about this color?                                                          Return to Top

 

In rooms it is the combination of shades that have effects on the room. Different shades have certain strengths. Light colors don’t show dust but show dirt and vice versa for dark colors. Dark colors have the effect of becoming focal and filling the room more than lighter colors. Certain colors go well with a lot of colors ie, white, black and grays. Colors don’t have to match but can compliment one another. There are a lot of good choices but they will be your choices. We realize how important these decision are to you and will be patient with you through this process.

 

What is the payment schedule?                                                                 Return to Top

 

Kitchens:

• 1/3 down ½ when cabinets arrive to Calvert Woodworks, ½ of remainder of contract when cabinets installed and remainder upon completion.

Custom cabinets:

• 1/3 down ½ when cabinet are assembled, ½  of remainder when cabinets are finished and remainder upon completion.

• For smaller jobs and jobs where installation is done by others contract terms will vary.

When can we start once we have made all the decisions and signed a contract?

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Lead time for cabinets vary from 1 week to 8 weeks for the cabinet lines we carry. Custom cabinets depend on our work load. Countertops vary from 1 week to 3 weeks. Once we have product we can install them for you. Scheduling is very important to our operation and your trust. We strive to stay on schedule at Calvert Wood works.