details when ordering
along the lines of sweeby's
comments
-most companies have a
"touchup" or "home care kit" get one even if you are buying stain. It should
have a few ounces of stain, a touch up pen, a touch up wax crayon and a few
ounces of topcoat.
-before ordering
stain find out if they are going to ship the stain with the order. If not you
are going to pay as much for shipping as for the stain since it is hazardous
material. (that is why to get it when you order the cabinets BTW) If you are
getting stain get a quart, it is usuall barely a few $ more than a pint.
Consider an aerosol can of top
coat.
-we order an extra piece of
matching solid stock, if available, more useful than
fillers
-order at least one piece of
scribe molding always
-we order a nice
looking baseboard molding (not toe kick) to use on the ends of runs and the
backs of islands to compensate for floor
irregularities.
-don't forget to order
overlays for fillers with Full overlay
cabinets.
-don't skimp on molding,
allow one extra foot for every cut. If it is a DIY allow for an extra
length.
-if wooden drawer dividers are
available order 1 or 2 extras, cheaper than having one shipped
later.
as to the glass cabinets that
can vary a lot by mfg.
Yes always get the
interior finished (if that is not standard for glass),
BUT
if they have a glass you like, check to
see what the difference is between prepped for glass and with
glass.
For instance one with one MFG
the difference between prepped and WITH a decorative glass is less than $12 per
door, to the customer. The finish around the interior of the glass is MUCH nicer
when they do it, and breakage is then their problem.
Posted: Tue - July 5, 2005 at 11:35 AM