The “Right” cabinet for the “Right” price
Choosing the “right” method of storage when remodeling or constructing a new room or house can be difficult. With dozens of possible companies to choose from in the Pittsburgh area, finding the right cabinet or other storage unit can be a daunting task. Each room has different needs and different items that might need their place whether stored visible or hidden. The more popular methods of storage include open-shelving, cabinets, and vanities. Two areas that share similar methods of storage are the bathroom and kitchen. Though flooring, appliances, counter tops and silverware are all essential parts of a kitchen, cabinets and storage play a key role in having a completed kitchen.
With so many different materials that cabinets can be manufactured with, much of the selection has to do with the era or matching the cabinet with the rest of the kitchen decor.
Some materials that can be used are listed below:
- Wood
- Metal
- Melamine
- Thermofoil
- Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
- Plywood
- Particle Board
Though price is almost always a concern, many of the materials used for cabinets listed above will remain relatively inexpensive as long as they are not custom made. Materials such as Melamine, Thermofoil and Laminate are all synthetic materials that are very affordable. Each of these products are essentially veneers that are bonded to a material such as MDF, Plywood or Particle Board. Due to Pittsburgh’s industrial and manufacturing history, many of the synthetic materials are manufactured on site of the business in Pittsburgh. This lowers the cost for the buyer and the price for the seller to manufacture the product.
The options for the look and finish of these veneers are endless due to the perfected manufacturing process of the synthetic material. Each one of the above veneer type materials is for the most part water resistant and scratch resistant. Some home owners have reported that over longer periods of time, the particle boards began to peel and bubble. This most likely was due to water damage either through punctures of the material or deep scratches. The warping also tends to be the result of humidity or the climate in the area of question. If prices is a deciding factor, one of the above materials will more than cover your cabinet needs.
If price is not one the heavily weighted factors on the homeowners mind, many companies in Pittsburgh offer custom cabinets. This is a very popular option for home owners due to the freedom and endless possibilities. Though prefabricated cabinets are less expensive, the price of custom is worth it for many people. Quality also tends to improve with the cabinets that are not massed produced. In the end, though many factors may lead up to the decision of which cabinet to choose, price will most likely be the deciding factor.
Finding the right contractor can be difficult so searching the Internet with keywords such as, “Pittsburgh cabinets” or “Pittsburgh Kitchen Cabinets” will produce results that incorporate listings, contractors, and companies from the surrounding area.
