Care For Your Cabinet Doors (Part One)

One of the biggest factors resulting in damage to the cabinetry in your home is a lack of maintenance. Over the years, I have seen everything from the finish peeling off the doors to the upper cabinets nearly falling off the wall. There is a cure for this and believe it or not, it is so simple virtually anyone can do it.

Doors make up the majority of what is seen of your kitchen cabinets. One of the biggest problems with doors tends to be the hinges. Hinges bear the brunt of the motion of the door and the screws that hold them can, over time, work their way loose. Loose hinges screws will soon lead to other problems like a crooked door or marring of the cabinet or the door where the loose hinge is rubbing. If a hinge becomes loose or worn, sometimes it will squeak or click when it is opened and closed. The cure for this may be as simple as tightening some screws. If a squeak continues you may try a shot of lubricant. If the hing is tight and lubricated and you still have a squeak or click, your hinge may need to be replaced.

Another problem I commonly find with doors is that the finish has failed. This may be the result of any multitude of reasons, including but not limited to water damage, children, pets, and old fashioned wear and tear. The three most common places for this type of damage are the doors below the kitchen sink, the area surrounding the knobs or handles on all doors and the lower doors in a high traffic area.

Occasionally, you will have a knob or handle work its way loose which tends to be more annoying than anything. I have seen this happen as a result of the threads on the screw holding the knob/handle in place to be stripped but most of the time it is due to normal wear and tear.

If your cabinets are painted, you may want to keep a jar of matching paint and a touch up brush handy. However, if your cabinets are stained there are a few different options you may choose (each determined by the root problem). First if the door has been scratched or deeply marred to the point of seeing raw wood, you may consider trying to find a stain to match and touch up the door the best you can. If the varnish has been scratched and the color is not compromised, you might try a furniture scratch cover product like “Old English” made by Min-wax. Unfortunately, there is no easy fix for major damage like dents and breakage.

Please remember, these are only temporary fixes and you will eventually need to replace or reface your kitchen cabinets. But until then, make your kitchen shine and last longer by first keeping the cabinets clean. (For this I recommend a mild de-greaser like Murphy’s Oil Soap.) Then be sure to stay on top of any minor damage that may occur and don’t forget to keep an eye on the hinges and their screws. Keep a screwdriver handy in a drawer or somewhere near the kitchen to take care of any problems as soon as you see them. A little maintenance goes a long way and can save a lot of money in the long run.

What Is The Best Wood To Use?

Montgomery Fireplace Mantel

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This fireplace mantel was quite a challenge on the design side. When I went to meet with the customer, she was uncertain of what she wanted. All she was sure about is that she wanted it white, not too ornate and that she wanted the height and width dimensions to be the same as the existing piece. Her existing piece was a poorly made, warped and very narrow hanging shelf mantel with no decorative legs.

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Throughout the initial consultation I asked her a number of questions and observed the styles and designs of her furniture and mill work in her home. This gave me some clues as to how to design the fireplace mantel in such a way to meet her expectations and compliment its surroundings.

 

I must admit the customer was very skeptical and called me several times throughout the project to question my design. But, when I arrived for the installation, her apprehensions melted away and she was very pleased with what she saw. To see more pictures of her fireplace mantel, go the the Fireplace mantels tab in the Gallery and click on Montgomery Mantel.

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Pull-Out Trash Cans

When designing a kitchen, I always do my best to incorporate a pull-out trash can. This line of accessories is, in my opinion, one of the most valuable additions you can add to your kitchen. They not only help to keep the kitchen clean, organized and tidy by hiding away the unsightly and often smelly garbage, but can also be used to create a convenient and simple way to recycle in your home.

Pull Out Trash Can

There are a number of different options available in pull out waste containers. Your first option to consider would be the frame which can be made of either the traditional white wire, wood, or chrome. The decision for your frame will probably be influenced by the style of your kitchen.

The next option is the slide construction. This can be a simple white roller bearing slide, a ball bearing full extension slide, and more recently added to the line has been the full extension soft-close slide. Your choice of slide will probably be guided by your budget since the soft-close slides can be a bit more expensive.

There are several companies that produce these pull-out trash cans. Two of the most popular are Rev-a-shelf and KV (Knape Vogt). They offer a variety of sizes, styles and colors to choose from and cover a wide price range. This makes it more possible than ever for anyone and nearly everyone to have a pull-out trash can in their kitchen.

If you would like to know if a pull-out trash can would work in your kitchen, please give us a call and Procraft Woodworks will be glad to help.

Bower’s Kitchen Update

Here is a kitchen which has seen some magic from Procraft Woodworks. When I walked in, the kitchen was dated and in desperate need of an update. The owners didn’t know exactly what they wanted, but they knew they had a budget and wanted to get the biggest bang for their buck.

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We added end panels to their lower cabinets, built a raised panel back to cover up the paper covered particle board back that was on their island and made new side panels for their double oven  and upper cabinets.We could not add a larger crown mold because we were limited in height by the soffit. 

We also removed the window at the sink and framed it in with trim that matched the cabinetry. We added light rail around the bottom of the upper cabinets and new toe kicks under the base cabinets.img_6113

 

They had a desk adjacent to the kitchen/dining room that they wanted to incorporate more fully into the kitchen. We built an upper cabinet with glass doors and now they are able to use it as their china cabinet.

 

 

img_6117We then replaced their old laminate counter tops with granite and installed a tile backsplash. This has really transformed their kitchen at just a fraction of the cost of tearing it all out and building new.

Integrity, Simplicity And Value

When searching for a professional to perform any sort of service in your home, you should of course, look for a few certain characteristics that set them apart from the status quo. No one wants to pay for shoddy craftsmanship or poor quality products, so when looking for the right person to do the job, what do you look for?

Integrity

Does this person/business stand behind the product or service they provide, or do they simply sell you something and quickly move on to the next customer? Do they have a reputation for caring for their customers and fixing any problems that may occur? Integrity goes beyond the product and service in the way someone acts and performs in your home. Are they honest, clean, and professional and do they treat you with the respect you deserve as their customer?

Simplicity

As a homeowner, simplicity can be hard to find in such a complex world. When you are able to find a professional who can simplify your life by taking care of all the worrisome tasks and headaches that often accompany any project, you have found a gem. Hiring a truly skilled business person can make your part of any project much simpler.

Value

Too often in today’s world consumers mistake “inexpensive” or “cheap” for value. Though value is associated with the cost, it sometimes has nothing to do with money. Think of this; if it costs $250 for a car with no engine or wheels versus a $2,500 for a car that runs and has good tires, where is the value. The value is, of course, in the good car with the good engine and tires. You are able to more efficiently use the good vehicle. Similar principles apply to projects in your home. Do not always look for the cheapest and quickest turnaround. Quality, integrity, and simplicity create value. And though value may cost more, you will find it is worth it in the long run.

Kitchen Work Table

I just completed and delivered a work table for my neighbor. I built it to match the hardwood floors in his kitchen and the style of the table matches his dining room table.

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The table was made of maple, distressed and glazed.

A New Dishwasher In An Old Kitchen

I often take a phone call from a distressed homeowner who has just installed a new appliance and for one reason or another it doesn’t fit or something is drastically different and needs modified in order to look right. I recently made this new dishwasher look like it was original to the kitchen.

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You can see more pictures of this project in the “Custom Color Matching” gallery.

Kitchen Cabinetry Price Vs. Value

When it comes to your kitchen, where do you get the greatest value?

Many people today find it difficult to identify the difference between value and price. Often the budget dictates the parameters of the price one is willing to pay. So what can you do to get the greatest bang for your buck and best value for your kitchen?

Here are some things to consider:

  1. Usable space – custom cabinets allow for the maximization of usable space in your kitchen.
  2. This is especially helpful in a small house where space is at a  premium.
  3. Durability – many manufacturers use the cheapest topcoats they can get away with.
  4. Poor quality topcoats lead to the finish fading, chipping, or gumming up much sooner than
  5. the better quality finishes.
  6. Color – when you shop the big box stores and cabinet dealers, you are limited to what they
  7. offer. A custom cabinet maker is often able to match any color and finish style you want and
  8. give you exactly what you are looking for.
  9. Value – depending on your tastes and style, custom cabinets can usually be built and installed
  10. in your home at about the same cost as a high end manufactured cabinet. Combining the most
  11. usable space with the durability and quality throw in a little personal customer service and you
  12. have a winning combination.

Welcome To The Procraft Woodworks Website And Blog

Procraft Woodworks has been proudly serving the greater Knoxville area for just over four years now. At a time when many are going out of business, Procraft Woodworks is expanding its marketing and moving forward in business. We believe in using sound business principles and promoting honesty and professionalism.

We hope you like what you see. Feel free to take a tour of the website. You are invited to read the bio found on the “About Us” page. Take a look at the “Gallery” and all the projects we have done in the past. The “Services” page will tell you about what we can do for you and how we do it. Don’t miss the current projects which are posted at the bottom of the “Home” page, and be sure to check back regularly to see what’s new and the projects we are currently working on.