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Frameless cabinets, explainedFrameless cabinets, also called European style, have no face frame on the front of the box. Doors cover the whole box, and the opening is wider. KCMA says a well-built frameless cabinet is as durable as a framed one. Innovation Cabinetry sells its frameless lines through authorized dealers.
Outdoor kitchen cabinets for Florida weatherThe best outdoor kitchen cabinets resist moisture, sun and, near the coast, salt. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) takes on very little water, and stainless steel suits hardware when the grade fits the setting. Innovation Cabinetry makes Endura outdoor cabinets from 3/4 in. marine-grade HDPE in five door styles. You buy through a dealer.
Garage cabinets: what to check before you buyGood garage cabinets resist moisture, take heavy loads and sit level on uneven floors. Look for a sealed core material, sealed edges, adjustable legs and a published weight limit. Maverick Garageworx cabinets use 3/4 in. TFL furniture board, Invisa-Edge banding and stainless steel adjustable legs. They carry a 5-year limited warranty and ship fully assembled.
Multi-Family Cabinets for BuildersChoose multi-family cabinets by checking five things: the written specification, durability and emissions standards, shop drawings from your plans, delivery and labeling by unit, and the warranty term. Innovation Cabinetry supplies this market with its Profile line, built for multi-family developments and production builders.
Kitchen cabinet door styles and colorsInnovation Cabinetry offers four indoor door styles: shaker, slim shaker, flat panel (slab) and raised panel. Colors fall into white, cream, gray, blue, green, black and wood tones. Pick the door style first, since it sets the look. Then choose a color, and ask your dealer for a sample.
How to buy cabinets through a dealerYou cannot buy Innovation Cabinetry directly. The company is a wholesaler and sells through authorized dealers. Choose a collection and color, submit the find a dealer form, and have the dealer measure and design your layout. Then order, take delivery, hire an installer and register your warranty.
Cabinets for Florida: humidity, salt and stormsFlorida's humid air, salt near the coast and hurricane season affect cabinets in different ways. Humidity stresses boxes and finishes. Salt attacks metal hardware. Storms bring wind and water. Choose a cabinet for each room: plywood indoors, HDPE outdoors, sealed board in the garage. Innovation Cabinetry is based in Tampa and sells through dealers.

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