Construction Grades

     The three construction grades we offer are standard, custom and premium.  Please read through the following information to understand the financial impact of choosing each grade as well as the impact on construction details offered in each. 

     If we were to fabricate an entertainment center, for example, with our standard grade construction method it might cost between $500 and $750 per linear foot.  That same entertainment center fabricated with our custom grade construction method might cost between $800 and $1000 per linear foot.  But, if we were to fabricate that same entertainment center with our premium grade construction method it would be between $1,100 and $1,500 a linear foot. 

     Please read the benefits of each construction method listed below. Keep in mind, all three construction grades have equil quality craftsmanship, jointery, experience and our willingness to stand behind our product. They all include blum hinges and 100lb capacity - full extention drawer guides.  We offer an endless array of interior accessories that can be added to any construction grade to modernized each of your upcoming projects. 

     Below are more generalized aspects listed for each category of construction grade we offer.

Standard Grade

     This grade establishes a standard to meet the requirements of lower cost where budget is the principal factor.  Standard grade, includes a modular or european style design.  Lumber can be unselect, causing some ununiform characteristics.  Doors and drawers are overlay or can include a face frame with 1/2" overlay fronts. Typically, this grade does not include extras like onlays or fluting.  Basic 5" crown and 4" base mouldings with fillers at the corners are included.  Interiors, behind doors, will be 3/4" melamine (white or almond). Drawer; sides, fronts, backs, and bottoms will be white or almond melamine. 

     The finish can include stain but rarely includes any detailed finish work like distressing, glazing, etc. to keep the price down.  The finish will include our 7 step economy grade finish (catalized lacquer).  All cabinets will be level, plumb and we will use a scribe moulding to hide any gaps at the wall.

Custom Grade

     This grade lends itself to more of a high-end furniture grade design while not extending over the top into our premium construction grade.  Lumbers are usually select, but will still have variations in tone, texture and color.  Custom grade products offer an option for a solid face frame and inset doors and drawers typically found in furniture grade products.  You will still find custom crown and base mouldings in this construction grade.  Art niches are offered and usually squared off to keep the cost down from the alternative and more intricate choice of a radius art niche.

     Custom grade construction provides minimal indirect lighting options.  While onlays and fluting are part of our custom grade construction option, the choices are not as expansive as in our premium grade product.  Interior specs behind doors include melamine options of white, almond and now hardrock maple.  The finish will include our 7 step premium grade finish with 6-8 coats of a catalyzed laquer finish.  All cabinets can be scribed and fit to any surrounding walls. A decorative filler scribe may be designed where there is a wall to wall application.

     While this grade is not considered our premium construction grade it far surpasses a pre-fab product that is offered in other shops.

Premium Grade

     As the name implies, we use superior quality materials that reflect a corresponding increase in the budget.  This grade is intended primarily for the best hardwood construction.  Wood species may be specified, hand picked and select.  Wood grain may still have minimal variations in tone, texture and color due to the nature of the product. Usually constructed with solid face frames, inset furniture grade fronts, can include a face frame bead, custom legs, and recessed panel ends. Custom crown and base mouldings, embossed details, fluting and carved corbels, rosettes and onlays are commonly used in this premium construction grade.  You can see beveled glass doors, polished glass shelves, indirect lighting and dimmers in many of our premium grade products.

     There are many miscellaneous items available in this construction grade which include coffered ceilings, speaker clothes and custom floating TV frames. Interiors can include adjustable or pull out shelves and pocket doors.  Premium grade kitchens can include custom hoods, pullout towers for spice storage, uniquely detailed islands, walk-in pantries, built-in refrigerators, appliance panels and so much more.

     This grade will have an 11 step premium grade finish with catalyzed laquer finish.  Many of the pieces in this grade have custom finishes like an artistic detail finish, including by not limited to multi glazing and stains. This grade offers the best integrity we have to offer.  It offeres the best wood species, design, conveniences and finish. 

     This grade is where we have developed our reputation and position in the industry.