Question 1

What is the difference between custom, semi-custom, and stock cabinets?

Accepted Answer

Stock cabinets come in standard sizes and limited styles at the lowest price point. Semi-custom cabinets offer more style and finish options with some size modifications at a mid-range price. Custom cabinets are built to your exact specifications with unlimited design options at the highest price. Quality exists at every level, and the right choice depends on your budget, timeline, and design requirements.

Question 2

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Accepted Answer

A complete kitchen remodel with custom cabinets typically takes 8 to 16 weeks from design approval to completion. This includes 4 to 8 weeks for cabinet fabrication, 1 to 2 weeks for countertop templating and fabrication after cabinets are installed, and 1 to 2 weeks for installation and finishing. Stock cabinet projects move faster, typically 4 to 6 weeks total.

Question 3

Which countertop material is most durable?

Accepted Answer

Quartz (engineered stone) offers the best combination of durability, stain resistance, and low maintenance. It does not require sealing and resists chips and cracks. Granite is extremely hard and heat resistant but requires periodic sealing. Quartzite is the hardest natural stone option. Marble is beautiful but softer and more prone to etching from acids. Each material has trade-offs between aesthetics, maintenance, and durability.

Question 4

Can existing cabinets be refaced instead of replaced?

Accepted Answer

Yes, cabinet refacing replaces doors, drawer fronts, and applies new veneer to cabinet boxes while retaining the existing cabinet structure. This costs approximately 30 to 50 percent less than full replacement and takes less time. Refacing works well when the existing cabinet boxes are structurally sound and the current layout is functional. It is not suitable if you want to change the kitchen layout.

Question 5

How do I care for natural stone countertops?

Accepted Answer

Clean daily with mild soap and water or a stone-specific cleaner. Seal granite and marble every 6 to 12 months (water drop test: if water soaks in within 5 minutes, resealing is needed). Use trivets for hot pans and cutting boards to prevent scratches. Blot spills immediately, especially acidic substances like lemon juice, wine, and tomato sauce that can etch marble and limestone.

Licensed Cabinet & Countertop in San Jose, CA

Cabinet & Countertop Contractors in San Jose, CA

A V Cabinetry

Adamah CO

Advance Door Products

Ah Artisanal Woodworking LLC

Andy Cabinet Corporation

Aria Interior Finishes INC

Barnhill's Cabinetry

Borges Designs INC

Burnham's Woodworking

Cabinets Decor

Classical Stairways INC

Creative Cabinets And Design INC

Diaz Cabinets

Donka Custom Cabinets And Milwork

Durabella Design Center Corporation

English Millwork INC

Esco Woodworks

Evergreen Custom Cabinets

Executive Casework INC

Ferrante Woodworking

Finco

Golden Bear Millwork

Handcrafted Cabinets

Jones Custom Cabinets INC

Jonez Fine Woodworking

Jose A Vega

Jr Millwork & Cabinets INC

L S C Cabinetry INC

M G Woodwork INC

Omr Commercial Seating & Hospitality INC

Oscar Aguilar

P M Enterprises LLC

P S Cabinetry

Paul Yuen DBA Kitchen Reface Depot

Precision Rollouts LLC

Quality Woodwork Installations

Rabello's Custom Cabinets INC

Royal Wood & Construction

Silicon Valley Custom Finish Carpentry

Siteworks Finish Carpentry

T D Custom Woodworking

Thatcher Woodworking

Tim Bianchini Finish Carpentry

Timberman Creations CO

Zoran's Re-wood

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