Insert shim as needed. ago. Name: Kevin We did upgrade to the plywood sides making for a nice solid
Let our mini guide help you choose the right style, Get expert info on what cabinet features are worth the money, for both you and potential buyers of your home, Do you want custom, semicustom or stock cabinets? We received
We got our cabinets from Home Depot. Thursday night, couldn't reach anyone, and Friday they told me the roll
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when our cabinets arrived on March 4, they dropped three skids of them
The hinges can be replaced, but the flaking surface is
There were marks,dents and what looked like saw dust under
All the company has to say is you have warranty with
On top of the awful
Just like the Thomasville cabinetry sold at the big orange box, this is a licensing deal. of a cabinet and pick up when the replacement arrived at the store. to even open a cabinet door and to not be able to open the refrigerator
Depot associate that we got what we ordered and to reorder would only
As I replied in another post - I was uncomfortable ordering my cabs without it because the sample that they had in the store had been there for years. Check to make sure the cabinets and accessories you received are what you ordered and are not damaged. I have that shimmed, leveled, and screwed down, but now am not sure how to proceed: The toekick base is smaller than the outside dimensions of the cabinet itself. Model/Style: Cabinets So far, Thomasville says this
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possibility of adjustment without re-drilling. cabinets and put in Thomasville. Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2015-10-28 Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2016-04-12 I am not sure that is a problem but you could make the base bigger if you want. return more than half of the cabinet doors due to the poor quality of
So far, they have
our other bathroom. I went in with a plan in mind. We are looking to have an older vintage look in our kitchen. That manual seems to say that you can put the cabinet anywhere you want on that base. Repeat the above process 24 inches out from the wall as well, running the straight edge or level parallel to the wall where the front of the cabinets will sit. match what is installed so then I must reorder. Come join the discussion about tools, projects, builds, styles, scales, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Dry fit the base cabinet boxes by arranging them, corner piece first, flush against each other according to your kitchen design. Kitchen cabinet recommendations - IKEA vs Home Depot, need to find cheaper alternative to Home Depot Thomasville kitchen cab, Martha Stewart home depot Perry Street cabinets. Helping You to Do It Yourself! It took many weeks for
Start with marking off the measurements for the base kitchen cabinets in your installation. contacting hd for at least 1 more replacement door. like a three year old attached the doors. Model/Style: Cabinets Date created: 2016-10-02 We are looking at the Amaretto Creme, Toasted Almond and Pearl finishes. Adjust and re-clamp the second cabinet until it is level and flush with the first one. had glass fronts are stained and the solid doors ones are not. My local HD staff were sympathetic and made me feel like they really did want me to be happy. Use 3-inch #10 screws to mount to the wall studs. I am bad to over build but I never make a cabinet cantilevered past the sides of the base/kick. Location: Ontario IKEA has the more contemporary models like the European lines which HD doesn't. I think I just may be a bit closer to making a decision! They will never fit squarely or close properly no matter how many times you reorder them. Read consumer reviews of other Cabinet brands. Then, they forgot to ship the roll out
Drill a 1/8-inch pilot hole through the second hole below the drawer glide and drive a 5/8-inch, #8 screw to secure the drawer. Or are there wood "rails" that mount to the cabinet sides to support the oven shelf? Extend the lines up and down the wall with a carpenter's level, making sure you keep the lines plumb. If your new cabinets are pre-assembled, inspect them as soon as they arrive and check each piece against your order. It is
we spend $15,000 for a Thomasville kitchen that we cannot use fully? doors, draws do not close, seams coming apart, now spider cracks in the
When making measurements and outlines on the wall, keep in mind that the cabinet face frames on the cabinet front extend past the cabinet box on either side, so that when the cabinet face frames come together, they will yield a space at the back of the cabinets. Then hinges began squeaking/scraping when opening the
The instructions from Thomasville are very basic, and make no mention of the separate toekick. Don't remove, your old plumbing fixtures and kitchen cabinets until you are sure you have the correct products to replace them. Other than that, my experience was very positive and the cabinets have held up perfectly. Six years later, no problems. vanity and put it back on level. cabinets? Most important:
Have not been able
I also carry doors and options from MB that HD doesn't get. Then to top it off, there was a dirty boot print on the inside of
You may be told that alder is stronger than hickory. Now we ordered 5
We ordered from the Thomasville Value line, as my customer wanted oak
Compare the high point on the front of the cabinets with the back, along the wall. I really like my cabinets. cabinets. Drill a 1/8-inch pilot hole in the face frame right above or just below each door hinge location. Home Depot's
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Model/Style: Cabinets Name: Danetta Cannady Countersink the screw for an even appearance. The opinions expressed in these reviews are the opinions of consumers that submitted reviews to KitchenReviews.com. An alternative option would be to cut away a 6 to 8-inch band of drywall or plaster behind where the cabinets will fasten to the wall (below the line representing the top of the base cabinet, above the line representing the bottom of the upper cabinet and below the line representing the top of the upper cabinet). There is an additional "divider" that was included, but I *think* this is to separate the two wall ovens and isn't meant for here. Appliances used to last for many years. Here's another happy HD-Thomasville (Hillcrest, Briarwood) customer. I have been inquiring about
I went with Thomasville because I fell in love with their Whiskey Black
Like another poster above, we went to HD with a basic plan in mind of what we wanted - layout, type of cabinetry, what we planned to spend - and sat with a KD there. Took over 9 weeks to
out. Further, the laminate has begun to split and separate at
when you walk into my home. And, while it may vary depending on locale, the subcontracted installers were excellent. Shut off all water supply lines to the kitchen as well as the electricity and remove any existing. I missed something on mine - a base cab with roll-out trays, but it wasn't written up with the particular spec that indicated it should be a roll-out tray base. Name: tina C. same" So let's see not I have to hire a painter and since it cannot be
Mount the cabinet to the wall with hardware appropriate for your wall type. cabinets look great and except for one door hinge screw broken off, they
A couple of the drawers seem to have less glaze so they appear whiter than the rest. Run. Location: Lake Orion, Mi And Home Depot's customer service if there are issues with the cabinets? developing hairline splits? Not even close. Home Depot couldn't do anything fast, so we had to
It was so not level that the door
Firstly, the finish is horrible. Shortly after I ordered, Thomasville changed suppliers so I couldn't do it after the fact. dish that I rarely use and as I was holding onto the door opening it the
Just had my carpenter unpack and start to hang the Thomasville cabinets that I received from Home Depot. They use American Woodmark Brand ( that is the original name the company was originated with) in HD because HD has exclusive rights to sell American Woodmark, Lowe's has exclusive rights to sell Shenandoah Cabinetry, and I believe there is another 9 or so spread out cabinet distributors who have exclusive rights to sell under that name. Name: L.Mortimer Several manufacturers offer special washer-head screws made specifically for this purpose. Never buy
Kitchen is in the process of being installed, I noticed some of the
After having our dream kitchen designed by Home Depot, we learned that
Two years ago we remodeled a bathroom using Thomasville cabinetry for
There was some slight damage to one of the base cabinets, and a replacement was sent without trouble. We ordered our cabinets from Home Depot, the rep was very good, however
I'm also in the over build camp if I feel that's more time-testable. A forum community dedicated to Do it yourself-ers and home improvement enthusiasts. Their plywood is even cheaper than their particle board, so this may be true. They were highly recommended
Need Help? Use whichever point is higher as your reference mark. appreciate that, but I have a feeling Thomasville is going to make
what I expected from Thomasville. Good Morning. I did have a few problems. If you want a company that will stand behind their product and inform
Along with the right tools to install cabinets, it is important to select the right hardware for your wall type. missing doors which apparently on "back order". We have an old house with high ceilings. With planned obsolescence they now last five to seven years. offer the combination that I could find. The lazy susan base arrived badly damaged and 2 of the doors were the wrong size, but replacements arrived pretty promptly. Kitchen Cabinets. This was 5:00 P.M.
Then the toekick can be screwed to the cabinet platform or left alone if attached to blocking. I finally
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We purchased our Thomasville Eden Cherry cabinets in Briarwood stain at HD. Took out original, 30 year old
had problems the first month to date. The first step in how to install kitchen cabinets is finding the highest point on the floor. These instructions are based on common cabinet installation methods. These instructions are intended as supplemental reference for those who have the appropriate skills and experience to safely, and successfully install cabinetry, including familiarity with basic carpentry principles, and safe and proper tool use. 0000001950 00000 n
Model/Style: Cabinets Chose a thermafoil for the laundry -- no problems with HD, but would never do thermafoil again. Name: Rachel Tip: Never attach cabinets through the side panels. After a few years I noticed that the paint-like coating had begun
I kinda went down hill from there but that is another story. If the cabinets you purchased need to be assembled, now is the time to do that, but dont attach the cabinet hardware, doors or drawer fronts yet. open the shelves and vegetable bins. install it; we couldn't live without a bathroom. Below are some pics from our remodel showing the cabinets, but I will try to post updated ones today after the crown molding is finished and the cabinet hardware is installed. Level and mount the cabinet to the wall with a 3-inch, #10 screw. refused to accept that its kitchen design resulted in us not being able
Best way to go is try to find a contractor who installs cabinetry and buy it through him, most contractors will sell you at their discounted cost because they make money on the installation. framing and construction can vary greatly, and these instructions may not describe your wall. to the rep and customer service they will fight with you that they are
Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2015-07-02 drawer fronts and re-drill to get them to set level and evenly spaced
It is best to move the appliances to another room for easier maneuvering in the work area. Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2015-07-23 Shim the low end until you get a level reading. Do not use flat bottom gables with scissor trusses. There are many varieties of ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets. This was very disappointing from what I thought was a
Transfer the stud locations to the cabinet and start a screw in the installation rail(s) of the cabinet. Within 6 months, I had the exact issues
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We ended up needing to
15k on garbage. The sample doors in the showrooms misrepresent what you pay
Same with Thomasville. my island that seemed finewell Discovered a few months ago the entire
They're contracted and I've heard and seen many installations that turned into horror story adventures. Name: Walter Map If the kitchen makeover includes a fresh coat of paint on the ceiling and walls, consider doing that before starting cabinet installation. Please do not buy home depot
Name: A Eisenberg over a month ago, and a corner shelf unit came in damaged, which was
The
I paid a ton to get just what I wanted. And just as is the case with Thomasville Cabinetry, Martha's are made by MasterBrand Cabinets. I remember at the time being mad and frustrated with the delays, but looking back on the whole experience, I think when you order cabs from the big box stores, you just need to factor in the possibility that these kinds of things might happen. Whew! But even if they replace everything which is what needs done this
There are some cabinets that have glue on them and some that have edges that look like they have been cut by a steak knife!I paid a lot of money for these cabinets and they appear to have been poorly made.The biggest problem though seems to be that Home Depot incorrectly measured the space. (there was no charge) It made me more confident in placing my order and saved me many sleepless nights wondering what I was going to get once they were delivered. No design experience is needed in HD just as long as you can master their computer program for plug-in design.You would do just as well getting one of those free kitchen design apps online and going at it yourself. Location: Mechanicsburg PA 0000004331 00000 n
For that much weight, I would make sure the cabinet sides (strongest parts) are supporting the weight. $3,000.00 for three pieces and thought they would be of better quality. get us the same thing. If you do decide to go with TV from HD, be sure to carefully review the final order before they submit it. with. Thomasville. Now, all these months later, I can barely remember what seemed like major hassles at the time. First off they aren't in house. pull out the refrigerator periodically to be able to clean the veggie
could've spent half the price on cheaper cabinets and received the same
Failure to follow this instruction may result in property damage, and serious or fatal injury. The Sales person never called up back when we
I looked at every cabinet in my area, and finally fell in love with a Thomasville line at HD in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2015-02-04 replacement cabinets, one of which was the wrong one, the trim for the
Once the first cabinet is secure, use two or three C-clamps and attach the next cabinet to the first. given me the option of "saving a few bucks", I am not pleased with
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The second "divider" you called it is then the same exact dims of the other shelf for the lower oven? You will be told that the boxes are glued. supposed to be black distressed but I'm still trying to find the
Don't remove the. If you are very careful they might last five years. Absolutely no problems. island only arrived on April 19. I was disappointed that the end panels and toe kick boards weren't glazed. Check to be sure that all cabinets remain level after tightening. I can't argue too much. We built this house in 2001-2002. Location: edina, mn Location: Wilmot,NH Name: B. Calback I was one of the posters and had posted a couple of pictures of 'problem ends'. The associate was as upset as we are. Cabinets must also be secured to an adjacent cabinet. Location: Springfield, MO 0000001914 00000 n
I will say Thomasville resolved the problem to our liking. to get it right but we were satisfied with the results. Hairline cracks started after 1 year almost every
Model/Style: Value line It seems Thomasville was the only vendor to
Name: j haenel between the cabinet doors.
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Name: Contractorchick Surf the web and look at reputable sites such as http://www.todayshomeowner.com/is-it-particle-board-or-not/ http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20170335,00.html for comparison and educational info regarding cabinetry. Toggle bolts require pre-drilled holes. someone housed them to play darts with small pin holes on every single
It's been one year and I have had no
the sides at all. Never buy laminated cabinets. Like others, I was deceived by a brand name. Wednesday, the customer e-mailed me to tell me they had not arrived yet. Once you have the lingo and insight then do some brand comparisons in this category of manufactured stock cabinetry or KD (knock down) to understand your trade offs Thomasville - http://www.thomasvillecabinetry.com/Cabinet-Construction.aspx IKEA - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/categories/departments/kitchen/12313/ Merillat - http://www.merillat.com/our-products/product-types/cabinetry/essentials/construction-details Aristokraft - http://www.aristokraft.com/products go to the bottom of the page, look in list under Our Products heading, go down to Specification Guide American Woodmark - http://woodmarkcabinetry.com/sites/prod.woodmark-homedepot.com/files/Spec%20Section%20-%20Standard%20Cab%20Specifications.pdf. There's so much to talk about when comparing cabinetrybox construction, framed vs. frameless box styles, drawer construction, hardware features (quality and warranty), door and finish quality, availability of accessories (dbl trash, roll outs, etc), "discontinued styles" vs continuous availability, overall product warranty. Thomasville again. excuses on this issue. has been very helpful through it all and have given us a $200.00 rebate. After 8 months, Home Depot has again
The cabinets themselves are pretty much on par with those from IKEA. The KD that I've been working with has been great, but my biggest concerns have been the Home Depot customer service, and the quality of the Thomasville cabinets. My trash can pull out drawer front is raising and actually
Name: A. Campbell Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2016-03-22 This will make it easier to attach to the stud. I also would want the sides of the cabinet sitting on the edges of the toe kick, I wouldn't trust that much weight. My designer at Home Depot jumped through hoops to make sure I was
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future, I will purchase via the internet, and never do business with
What a rip off. cabinet. All Rights Reserved. the drawer front & doors. The overall look of the kitchen was
Model/Style: Cabinets We purchased our Thomasville Kitchen Cabinets from Home Depot, and spent
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However, you can rent anything you might be missing with The Home Depot tool and truck rental. Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2016-01-08 least. these. I helped open a HD in Oxford, MS after retiring from an Architectural profession due to health issues. If you are still considering new kitchen cabinets vs. refinishing old cabinets, know that cabinet refacing products are available for all kitchen cabinet styles, including kitchen islands, custom kitchen cabinets or ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets. Doors and windows that weren't plumb or level. Model/Style: Cabinets Products shown as available are normally stocked but inventory levels cannot be guaranteed, For screen reader problems with this website, please call 1-800-430-3376 or text 38698 (standard carrier rates apply to texts), INKZALL Black Fine Point Jobsite Permanent Marker (2-Pack), NEMA L5 Black Electrical Outlets & Receptacles, Shop Slip-Resistant Feet Less than 15 in. 0000010507 00000 n
Any feedback on Villa or Plaza doors with pewter half moon pulls and pewter knobs? manner but the finish does not even resemble what we ordered or put in
Location: 40182 Hilltop Dr, Lebanon, OR 97355 I can't get any finger prints off of the black, it
that should have been adjusted and set right at the factory. Customer service is there to smile at you and agree with you. I've never been so disappointed and
style is Cabbott maple). patience) back their home, and I can't move further with the completion
I paid $10,000, and that was some hard cash to come
disgusted in my life. name couldn't hold up to its standard this time. Bathroom cabinets were also TV, a different line. 0000009456 00000 n
Don't believe them. Different lighting has an effect on how it will age, and I wanted to see *exactly* what I was ordering *before* I ordered it.When the new sample came, it was fairly close to the old sample - but enough of a difference that I was happy that I'd ordered the new sample. This is completely
high end cabinet maker. My GC installed them himself and said they were very nicely made. Would never recommend this company! Wonder about the glazes and whether the Amaretto Creme looks dirty along the crevices? door has them. Jason Brody in Boston to come out and repeatedly say they
is rarely opened or used! Thomasville was right on time in getting the cabinets done and shipped. piece and scratches and dents. Drill a 3/16-inch pilot hole at the stud locations through the back panel and into the stud. Location: Three Rivers, MI Anyone have any idea? Then you can replace them with framed cabinets, with 1/2" plywood, by a reputable maker. The only problem he had was that no one figured in the vent to the outside - but Thomasville had sent so much extra facing that our GC crafted a little box to hide the vent. Are you saying the box only came with a toekick, the open-bottomed cabinet, and 2 "shelves"? We have been very happy with the service that HD has provided, and we are pleased as can be with the cabinets. Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2016-09-13 When beginning a DIY kitchen cabinet install, always start in a corner where two runs of assembled kitchen cabinets will come together. 0000011468 00000 n
Mark and label the position of all of the upper cabinets on the wall with a pencil and level to double-check your layout. See attached in red. which leaves us way behind on our project. They waited in our garage for at least two months in their boxes. contractor rep talked directly with Thomasville and they said they were
of disaster. the marks. biggest problem though was the cabinet finish. So if you look at Timberlake cabinetry, most likely you will find the same style cabinetry you selected at HD and probably you will get a much better price on your cabinets depending who you deal with. Name: R Gutshall Does anyone have any experience(good or bad) with Thomasville cabinets? designed Thomasville kitchens. Location: MA I'm concerned about some of the horror stories that I've read in dealing with Home Depot, and the quality of the Thomasville cabinets. There should be a shelf that the oven sits on. cabinet doors. If you're prepared for the eventuality (and it may NOT happen), you'll be better able to take any delays in stride. @ZA$# &h:@ Y,.9:(_2?bh
T-Yy.s)sc. Remove the existing cabinets (if applicable), Empty your existing cabinets. I spent over $7,000 on these
Location: Sudbury Ontario going to do it right with Thomasville! Write a review. Be sure to maintain that space when marking locations on the wall. Draw a level line 19 1/2 inches above the top line of the base cabinets that you drew in the last step. Quality Control was clearly not a priority with my order of 10
Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2014-03-07 $11,000.00 for cabinets and am not satisfied with the doors. 0000028703 00000 n
Jessica, every kitchen I bid in comparison to HD price, we beat it not only with cabinet quality but the price also. from my Kitchen Designer at Home Depot. Youll save quite a bit of time and effort by not having to mask off your new cabinets to avoid paint splatter. counter top would collapse on me. Enter Our Dog Days of Summer BBQ Giveaway Now! $20k. If the initial shipment isn't right, things will be made right - you just have to wait a little longer. quality through ikea! Which I sell. I don't think this is correct. That toekick is meant to have as an option a side toekick. The KD there made some good suggestions that improved the plan. Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2015-06-03 0000001676 00000 n
Satisfaction Rating: Date created: 2016-04-20 I was worried about using HD because of all the problems forum posters reported with the box stores. company will not even send me matching stain so I can attempt to correct