What is the difference between overlay and face frame cabinets?

• <div><p>Overlay refers to the cabinet’s door style, while face frame refers to how the cabinet’s box is constructed. Overlay cabinets can either be full overlay—meaning the doors and drawers completely cover the fronts of the cabinets—or partial overlay, which means a portion of the face frame stays visible when the cabinets are shut. Partial overlay doors can only be used on face frame cabinets. Full overlay doors can be used on either face frame or frameless cabinets.</p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between overlay and face frame cabinets?

• <div><p>Overlay refers to the cabinet&rsquo;s door style, while face frame refers to how the cabinet&rsquo;s box is constructed. Overlay cabinets can either be full overlay&mdash;meaning the doors and drawers completely cover the fronts of the cabinets&mdash;or partial overlay, which means a portion of the face frame stays visible when the cabinets are shut. Partial overlay doors can only be used on face frame cabinets. Full overlay doors can be used on either face frame or frameless cabinets.</p></div>

Q: How long do cabinets last?

• <div><p>Cabinets should last about <b>20 years</b>. Of course, the total lifespan of your cabinet depends on the wear and tear it&rsquo;s put through&mdash;the more use and handling, the faster it's prone to needing repair. When looking at your cabinets, look for the following to determine if they need to be repaired or replaced:</p><ul><li><p>Scratches or dents </p></li><li><p>Water damage</p></li><li><p>Unpleasant smells </p></li><li><p>Outdated cabinetry</p></li><li><p>Continuous dirty or dingy look </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Do you have to seal cabinets after staining?

• <div><p>Sealing a cabinet after staining is optional but recommended for best results. Wood sealer keeps out moisture, which protects against scratches, warping, chipping, discoloration, and mildew. Sealer not only preserves the appearance of wood furniture but, like staining, enhances it by accentuating the wood&rsquo;s natural color and grain. </p></div>

Q: Do medicine cabinets come in standard sizes?

• <div><p>While there is no standard size for a medicine cabinet, they can range in size from 15 inches to 24 inches wide and are typically between 20 and 22 inches tall. There are plenty of medicine cabinet types that fall outside these parameters though, so it&rsquo;s a good idea to measure your space before you go searching for the perfect cabinet.</p></div>

Q: What materials are used for custom cabinets?

• <div><p>Common options include solid wood, plywood, and MDF. Choose based on durability and budget.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2023
Johnathan (JB) is heaven sent he came out at 7am to look at the my big tree/stump job and STARTED at 12pm which Iâ ve been waiting weeks to be done!! JB if youâ re reading this please continue to pass out blessings sir and make someone elseâ s day!! Thank you again!!!!
OpExcellence Facility Services, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2017
They painted the kitchen, living room, stairwell and upstairs. Mr. Hearne showed up on time and finished each day around 2:30. Always very polite and cleaned up everything. The paint job was superb!! Very reasonable price and very professional. He stopped by on day 3 just to make sure...
Tim Hearne Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2016
Tommy did a wonderful job laying our vinyl plank floor. The floor was hard to get stuck down ( think it was because of the big drop in weather temp) but he was patient and took extra time working with it to make it perfect He was polite, professional, and easy to work with! Will definitely use...
Tommy Mitchell
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Reviewed in September 2015
Rico did a wonderful job and he made everything work great. He had a universal control which we bought from him and he programed for us our equipment. He had to spend some extra time and effort making things work with our receiver but he did it and it works great.
Geek Squad - Best Buy
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Reviewed in January 2015
Glenn was excellent to work with! I highly recommend him. They worked hard to make sure we got just what we wanted. He even came out on Saturday and showed me some painting tips! We love the work he did. I would definitely hire him again!
Specialty Coating Services,LLC
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Reviewed in February 2013
Jennifer was so good to let me know when each person would be at my house and she stayed on top of everyone to make sure the job was well done. Would highly recommend her to anyone that I know.
Jenrose Designs LLC
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Reviewed in May 2012
When I was pregnant, I had several friends bring me bags and boxes of baby stuff. Apparently on of them brought me roaches as well. As soon as I started noticing them, I panicked, and called this company, because I had seen it in my neighborhood. So the 1st time I call, the lady tells me I...
KILLER FOR HIRE-CITY TERMITE
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Reviewed in October 2011
We had to make an appointment and they stuck to the appointment. They fixed it when they said they would and their pricing is fair. I will use them again in the future.
Ashley's Automotive
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Reviewed in October 2011
They make gutters. I don’t remember the price they charged us, but we were pleased with them. They were very professional and knowledgeable. It was good quality work.
ALUMINUM AWNING & JALOUSIE CO
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