Cynthia White
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I have some new questions about cabinets. Now that my box for the box swap is done, I can think about other things and go back to asking questions!.....
I have a variety of questions, so I'll list them here, and I welcome input from any/all who have an opinion.
1. I don't think my lower kitchen cabinets have tops on the carcasses. Is it normal/common to build the lowers without tops (kitchen and bath), and then just have the counter cover them?
2. Do you finish the inside after they are put together? Isn't it a bear to finish the inside of a cabinet?
3. Do you hang the doors of upper and lowers before or after installation, and does that depend on what kinds of hinges they have?
4. Have you ever done or seen board and batten cabinet doors in a rustic setting like this? (BTW I think that's ugly, but it looks that way intentionally, I think).
5. I get the impression that everyone makes cabinets with plywood because of the cost and stability (I guess). Have you ever made solid wood ones? If so, to what thickness did you plane the wood? Did you laminate boards to get a 12" or more width?
6. If you use crown molding in the kitchen, do you make it yourself out of the same wood used in the frame and panel doors?
7. What are good sources of hardware that have a big selection aside from Lee Valley?
That's all I can think of for the moment....THANKS
I have a variety of questions, so I'll list them here, and I welcome input from any/all who have an opinion.
1. I don't think my lower kitchen cabinets have tops on the carcasses. Is it normal/common to build the lowers without tops (kitchen and bath), and then just have the counter cover them?
2. Do you finish the inside after they are put together? Isn't it a bear to finish the inside of a cabinet?
3. Do you hang the doors of upper and lowers before or after installation, and does that depend on what kinds of hinges they have?
4. Have you ever done or seen board and batten cabinet doors in a rustic setting like this? (BTW I think that's ugly, but it looks that way intentionally, I think).
5. I get the impression that everyone makes cabinets with plywood because of the cost and stability (I guess). Have you ever made solid wood ones? If so, to what thickness did you plane the wood? Did you laminate boards to get a 12" or more width?
6. If you use crown molding in the kitchen, do you make it yourself out of the same wood used in the frame and panel doors?
7. What are good sources of hardware that have a big selection aside from Lee Valley?
That's all I can think of for the moment....THANKS