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American Wood Reface
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

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"Complete kitchen remodel. Anyone who walks in for the first time says, "Wow." That's the best compliment a company can get. Just seeing our kitchen has lead to many additional customers for American Wood Reface. Professional, timely, and talented. One neighbor said, "I can't believe they answer the phone and respond so quickly." In today's service market, that's hard to find. We also called them back to install 20 more cabinets throughout the house."
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Carolina Cabinet Pro
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Custom Cabinets - Build

Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Carolina Cabinet Pros is a kitchen cabinet painting business based south of Charlotte that serves both of the Carolinas. We don't just paint kitchen cabinets! Our refinishing process is second to none because the lacquer paint we spray professionally will give your cabinets a smooth, high-quality factory finish that makes them look brand new. If you need to reface/replace your worn or outdated cabinet doors and drawer fronts with new ones, we can do that too! A member of our consultation team will help you make the best choice that creates a uniquely designed kitchen for you and your family! We will match your cabinet frames with new doors and drawers and the paint you choose, and you can quickly update the style of your house very cost-effectively. We can complete most refinishing or refacing projects with a very reasonable timeline. Updating cabinets in your kitchen will have a more significant impact on your home and living space than just about anything else!

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Silver Line Construction Plus
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessCarpentry Framing - Install+11 more

Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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"Sergiy and his crew are great! I am remodeling my kitchen and they completed a handful of projects for me. They care about their work quality and are very professional. Sergiy was transparent with what work was being done and the associated costs. I would highly recommend Sergiy and his team!"
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All About Tile
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - RepairCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Locust, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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"Antonio was very professional and his crew completed the work sooner than expected. The shower tile looks fantastic and can't wait for the final glass to be installed next week. Great job !"
Master Bathroom 3rd level with jetted steam shower
Full Master Bath
Mud Room
Master bathroom
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Response time2 days
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface materials can be cut with standard woodworking tools, such as a circular saw or a jigsaw. However, it is crucial to use the correct type of blade to avoid damaging the material.

For a circular saw, a tungsten carbide-tipped blade is required; a triple chip grind blade is highly recommended. For a jigsaw, you should use a fine-tooth down-cutting blade. Do not use blades designed for cutting wood, as they can cause microfractures that weaken the edges of the countertop. A diamond blade is also unnecessary, as those are designed for harder materials like natural stone, which Corian is not.

After cutting, the edge will be rough. It is essential to sand and smooth the cut edge to prevent microfractures, which can eventually compromise the integrity of the countertop.

Yes, Corian® and other solid surface countertops can be cut with standard woodworking tools like a circular saw or a jigsaw, but using the correct blade is crucial for the best results.

The recommended blade is a tungsten carbide-tipped blade, often called a solid-surface planer or triple chip grind blade. This type of blade is hard enough to cut through the material effectively. For a jigsaw, a fine-tooth down-cutting blade should be used.

It is important to note that a diamond blade is not necessary. Diamond blades are designed for harder materials like natural stone, concrete, or brick, and Corian is not a natural stone.

Using blades designed for wood is not recommended as they can cause microfractures that weaken the countertop's edges. While a tungsten carbide blade provides a much cleaner cut, the resulting edge will still be rough and must be sanded and smoothed to prevent microfractures from developing over time.

Professionals ensure precise alignment and durability, critical for structural integrity.

If you don’t have a power saw with a blade where you can adjust the angle, you could use a miter box and hand saw to make the cuts. The miter box contains wide slots to support the piece of baseboard and other narrow slots to accommodate the blade of the hand saw. However, it’s tough to make non-standard cuts beyond 30 or 45 degrees when using a miter box.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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