Cabinet Training Class

Measuring and Identifying Cabinets• Determine whether cabinets are

boxes or built-ins (stick built)• Cabinets are made in widths that

increase in increments of 3", usually starting at 9" and going up to 48"

• Measure from the outside edge of each style (face frame) to determine box size

• Height of lower cabinets can vary but are usually 34 1/2" tall

• Upper cabinets are most commonly 12" deep and 30" tall. Newer kitchens are more likely to have 36" or 42" uppers

Measuring and Identifying Cabinets

• Look for furniture grade sides, arched door panels, and custom sizes.

• Determine material of cabinet boxes- particle board, plywood or solid wood

• List lf. of fillers, crown, furniture base, shoe, toe kick, corner trim, cove molding and valances

• Get pictures of all cabinetry from multiple angles (this is very important)

Measuring and Identifying Cabinets

• Make note of any special or unconventional cabinetry or install methods.

• Corner sink base cabinets require the cabinet to be built completely on site (more labor and materials)

• Upper cabinets used as base cabinets will need a 2 x 4 base built and end panels

• Pantry cabinets- shelving is not included, these are an additional cost

Stick Built and Built-in Cabinets

• These are built on site and are not separate boxes

• Usually are not able to be removed without damaging them

• These are typically found in older homes and trailers

• Custom made built-ins can be found in high end homes

Utilize a Professional Kitchen Designer

• Always have the designer provide you with an exact diagram and detailed component list to reflect like kind and quality of existing kitchen

• Make sure they include all cabinet details

• Use their price to check our estimate to see if we are capturing all the costs involved

• Make note of the footprint if existing floor is staying. Toe kick depth is not standardized (may need additional materials for build out like plywood and end panels)

Identify the Grade of Cabinets as Defined by Xactimate

• Standard grade- Particleboard box construction with simulated wood grain or white veneer and flush doors. Simulated wood grain veneer or equivalent toe kicks. Hardware consists of semi-concealed hinges and side mount drawer hardware.

• High grade- Particleboard box construction with simulated wood grain veneer or white melamine on interior. Square raised panel doors, drawer fronts and face frames of hardwood construction. Wood ply toe kicks. Hardware consists of concealed hinges and side mount drawer hardware.

Identify the Grade of Cabinets as Defined by Xactimate

• Premium grade- High end raised panel door design with furniture-grade veneered end panels and drawer bottoms, white melamine interiors, dove-tailed maple or solid red oak drawer assemblies, wood ply or solid wood toe kicks, concealed hinges and slide out lower cabinet shelves.

• Deluxe grade- Deluxe grade cabinets, may have unique or custom features, concealed hinges and high grade sliders etc., and wood ply or solid wood toe kicks. Wood is of material like oak, maple, cherry, walnut, hickory or equal.

Items to Look For• Glass door cabinets• Dove tailed drawers• Double sided cabinets• Height of upper cabinets• Roll out trays• Raised end panels• Full over lay doors• Plumbing, electrical in soffits

• Soft Closers• Real wood veneer end panels• Upper cabinets converted into

lowers• Non standard sized cabinets• Under cabinet lighting• Built in oven cabinets• Thermofoil wrapped doors

Possible Cabinet Components• Dove tailed drawers

• Soft closers• Roll out trays• Crown molding• Furniture base• Outside corner molding• Corbel• Light rails (lower trim)• Lazy Susan

• Pulls and Knobs• Shoe molding• Scribe molding• Soffit and Valances• Raised end panels• Screen molding• Fold out trays• Glass doors• Lazy Daisy

Glass Door Cabinets• Interior of cabinet is finished to

match the exterior• Style of glass will effect the

price• Glass will usually need to be

installed on site

Double Sided Cabinets

• Usually used on a peninsula • Double sided cabinets are

double the price of a one sided cabinet

Oven Cabinets• Cabinets are made with

undersized openings so they can be cut on site to fit multiple size ovens

• A platform needs to built in the bottom of the cabinet for the oven to sit on

• Additional labor and materials are needed

Farm Sinks• These are sinks that have a front

face or apron• These are very heavy and require

2x4 supports to be installed inside the sink base cabinet

• The cabinet front must be cut for the sink

• Some sinks come with templates but handmade sinks do not. This is because each sink may vary in shape and size. A template will have to be made on site by the installer

Cabinet UpgradesMaking changes to existing layout, upgrading appliances and cabinetry

Meet With All of Your Trades On Site

Plumbers, Electricians and Mechanical ContractorsBefore any drywall repairs are done, rough mechanicals should be done

Plumbing• Have your plumber make you

aware of any updates that may need to be made

• Provide them with a kitchen layout

• Supply them with the specs of any new appliances

• Some ice makers may require installation of a floor drain

Electrical• Have your electrician make you

aware of any needed code upgrades. These may be needed even if the kitchen layout is staying the same

• Make sure they are provided with a cabinet layout

• Let them know about under cabinet lighting

Mechanical Components

• Provide them with a cabinet layout

• Make sure they are given the specs for any new appliances that will be used

• Have them inform you of any code upgrades that are needed

• Have the customer pick out hood fan prior to kitchen install

• Many newer fans require and 8" or larger duct for venting

• Many existing ducts are between 4" and 6"• Make up air may be needed• Make sure your mechanical contractor

looks at this to make sure these changes can be made and to let you know the additonal costs

Hood Fans

Soffit Removal• Soffits are an outdated look that

most people will want removed when remodeling their kitchen

• May contain hidden plumbing, electrical and mechanical that will need to be moved

• Drywall will need to be tied in and possibly some blocking

Ikea Style Cabinets• Try to keep customers from

going with these• Labor cost is more than double

of standard cabinets• Picking up materials alone is

costly• Some of these have open

bottoms and will require the flooring to be installed prior to the cabinets

Bathroom Vanities• Assist homeowners with vanity

selection• Plumbing location needs to be

considered• Furniture style vanities are not a

good option when going from wall to wall

Rebuilding Cabinets/Cabinet RepairXactimate Line Items

• CAB LAB- 8 hrs for 1 cabinet and 3 to 4 hrs per additional cabinet

• 32 sq. ft. of CAB PLY per cabinet• PNT LOWS based on the footage of cabinet

being rebuilt• CAB LOW detach and reset based on length

of cabinet affected• CAB PLYTK based on length of cabinet• FRM LAB- 1 hr each way for pick up and

delivery• CPS TRCV 1 each way for pick up and

delivery

New Laminate Tops• Adding beveled edges to tops is

an upgrade. The materials cost more and they are more labor intensive

• Make homeowner aware of laminate pricing. Premium grade laminates cost more and may only be available in limited sizes causing more waste

• Wood edging will require staining and finishing

Granite Countertops and Installation

• Adhesive- for countertop and lf. of backsplash

• Caulking for backsplash• Cut out for sink• Holes for faucet• Buff & Polish• Edge treatment