While commercial business has grown, the management team wants to ensure local residents have access to superior wood products in their homes. This includes in-house designers for customers who want help creating a unique look.
Timberline encourages their customers to compare cabinet suppliers and understands picking a cabinet partner is a difficult decision. Here is an educational guide to help consumers know what to look for when comparing cabinets:
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Timberline |
Others |
Advantage |
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Design |
Frameless |
Face Frame |
More storage, a cleaner look and no rails or stiles to hinder access. |
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Side Thickness |
3/4" |
1/2" |
Superior strength and stability for longer cabinet life. |
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Back Thickness |
3/4" |
1/2" or 1/4" |
Superior strength and stability for longer cabinet life. |
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Box Material Surface |
Melamine |
Vinyl |
Thermally fused product results in less scratching, less peeling, and greater strength. |
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Box Material Core |
Engineered Wood |
Plywood |
Less warpage result in more consistent products and more durable finished surface. |
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Slides |
Blum |
Various Brands |
Field testing has shown Blum branded products to provide longer life and less quality concerns. |
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Hinges |
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Hinges are designed for European style cabinets. In order to fit face frame cabinets, an adaptor is needed. This adaptor increases the likelihood of hinge failure. |
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Stain |
Water Based |
Solvent Based |
Timberline uses a water-based stain which is environmentally friendly. It also provides a more uniform finish to the material. Solvent based wipe on has a greater chance for dark splotches in the wood and requires hazardous material handling and disposal. |