Ever heard the term "Wrap Rage?" Amazon.com coined this term when they came out with their certified "Frustration Free Packaging" initiative in response to customers' aggravation over how hard it is to open packages, too much packaging waste, and desire [...]
When deciding on cabinet door material for painted cabinet doors there are few important criteria to consider. Depending on cabinet location, end use, budget and environment, the best choice for your project may vary. A few important things to consider [...]
TaylorCraft’s patent pending 4S cabinet doors and skinny shaker cabinet doors have narrow frame widths, so traditional knob and pull hardware placement on stiles and rails does not work well aesthetically or functionally. Knobs and pulls should not be installed [...]
For woodworkers, it's nice to use our skills, materials and tools to make a thoughtful, handmade gift. For loved ones of woodworkers who know how much we appreciate the beauty and natural character of real wood, it might be fun [...]
1. Before you photograph anything, take time to walk around the room and view the space from several different vantage points to determine the best angle to show off the space. The most obvious angle might not look the best [...]
Modern, slab veneer cabinet doors have been popular in Europe for decades and the trend is finally taking hold and becoming more mainstream in the United States. The trend is visible in the proliferation of slab veneer cabinet doors on [...]
In a kitchen cabinet showroom with kitchen vignettes, the use of appliances such as wall ovens, ranges, cook tops and dishwashers creates a much more realistic and inviting look than a showroom without any appliances. However, the cost of real [...]
We get asked by cabinetmakers and homeowners what the best products are to clean both painted and wood cabinet doors. Because we've been at this for a few decades now, we have some tips and tricks we've learned along the [...]
The following is a glossary of terms commonly used in the woodworking and cabinet making industries. The list is not exhaustive and entire books could be, and probably have been, written on some of the terms. We attempted to keep [...]
There are numerous panel material options for flat panel cabinet doors (also known as recessed panel cabinet doors) and we get asked by customers and homeowners what we offer and what are the benefits of each. Below is information on [...]
From time to time we have small remake orders due to preventable cabinet door handling issues. While we are happy to remake doors for customers and we will do everything we can to expedite these orders, usually in 1-2 days, [...]
As a wholesale cabinet door company we are more than just a little biased on the subject of whether a cabinet maker should build cabinet doors in house or buy them from a company that specializes in making custom cabinet [...]
We are often asked for advice on finishing cabinet doors and for suggestions in overcoming finishing problems such as blotching and blushing. We also enter into discussions on shading, applying wiping stains, glazing, sanding and the characteristics of different wood [...]