Everything You Need to Know About Cabinet Makers

by LouellaWoodham

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Intro: Everything You Need to Know About Cabinet Makers

If you are looking to have some cabinets, cupboards, wall units, shelving, vanity units, drawers, furniture, laundry units, bars or other carcasses installed in your home, it is likely that you will be looking for a cabinet maker. These people primarily work with timber, but the advancement and introduction of new technology has also seen them beginning to work with metal, rock and even vinyl. In this article, we seek to provide you with everything you need to know.

STEP 1: What Do They Do?

For those of you unfamiliar with the profession, you will find cabinet makers undertaking the following tasks (among others):

  • Building and repairing custom fixtures or furniture;
  • Making and repairing flat panel products;
  • Fitting and assembling pre-prepared components (such as flat packs);
  • Preparing drawings from job specifications;
  • Making layouts and templates;
  • Operating woodworking equipment;
  • Cutting and assembling timber and wood-substitute components;
  • Fitting hinges, locks, shelving, drawers and latches (where appropriate);
  • Applying veneers, stains, paints, laminates and polishes; and
  • Estimating materials required the cost of the project.

STEP 2: What Sorts of Projects?

There are actually a number of projects around your home that a maker can assist with, and we have outlined some of the main ones:

  • Kitchens – When renovating your kitchen, it is likely that you will require new storage and shelving solutions to maximise the new space. A maker will design, measure, create and install these elements (such as drawer systems, cupboards and wall units).
  • Bathrooms – Maximising space and storage in the smallest of bathrooms is often a concern of many homeowners. A maker can install built-in cupboards, vanities, shelving and medicine cabinets to ensure that your space remains free of clutter.
  • Home Office – Did you know that a well-designed office space can help take the stress out of your job? A maker can design a solution that best suits your needs and budget, from a dedicated room to a room that also doubles as another space.
  • Bookcases – These items are such a versatile storage solution (not only for books, also for vases, plants and ornaments) and they can be installed in any room of the home. A maker can produce a bookcase in the material and finish of your choosing.
  • Built-In Furniture – This has become quite a popular project, as it offers seamless integration with your interiors. A maker can design and install a cupboard or wall unit; just please remember that these are permanent fixtures and cannot be moved.

STEP 3: What Do They Cost?

Unfortunately, the cost of a cabinet maker’s services will depend on the amount of time a project will take and the amount or type of materials used. We can provide you with a ballpark figure, however, in that most will charge somewhere around the $50 mark per hour. Please keep in mind that this figure will differ depending on a number of factors apart from those outlined above (including your location and the experience of the maker).

We hope that this article has provided you with everything you need to know about cabinet makers and that we have convinced you that they will be able to provide the storage solution you require. When speaking with potential companies, make sure you ask for a quote (you will need to provide them with a reasonably detailed explanation of what the project will entail) and an estimated timeline (so that you have an idea of when work will finish).