Moving our blog

Hello readers!

We are starting to move our blog to a new site. For new posts from KC Cabinetry, please go to http://kccabinetry.com/blog/

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The KC Cabinetry team

Applied Molding for Cabinet Doors

When it comes to cabinets, there are so many choices in color, finish, and style that one can choose. One of these options includes applied molding. This beautiful addition to cabinets doors adds elegance to an otherwise dull cabinet door.  They are additions to the cabinet door, and while they are an additional cost, they do add a uniqueness to your kitchen. This specific addition is created by adding a decorative trim around the inside frame of the door.

Some applied molding is relatively simple, with small strips of wood added to give the door a simple but decorative edge.

                   

Other applied molding combines beading to the inside panel to add an even more elegant look to the cabinet door.

                   

Whatever molding you choose, KC Cabinetry is always available to help you install your cabinet doors, and help you choose the kitchen style that is right for you. Call or stop by today!

– Cassandra Cordova, KC Cabinetry Intern

The Stone-it-All: Slate

While it does not get as much publicity as marble or granite, slate is a stone that will grab your attention at first glance. This beautiful tile comes from thin layers of volcanic ash, mud, and clay compressed together for thousands of years. This unique combination cuts into smooth-surfaced layers. While the surface is smooth, the thickness is not naturally uniform. No two slate tiles are alike in thickness or in color. Each tile is inherently unique as the color can fade from dark to light in a single tile. This is very different from granite or marble, which are both known for their overall uniformity. However, the distinctive patterns of slate can add an original twist to your home.

Slate has minimal to no pores in its material, making it extremely safe for bathrooms and kitchen, as no to little bacteria can thrive. Protective sealer, therefore, is unneeded or can be used at a minimal rate. Other sealers can give the stone a glossy shine, a low sheen, or a natural matte finish. It is highly scratch resistant and requires little maintenance for the scratches that do occur. This makes it ideal for high traffic flooring and countertops, as it can take a lot of abuse without becoming damaged.

However, the price of slate installation can be very expensive. It is not applicable for outside use, and can become very cold. Slate does not absorb sound very well and it can chip easily. Corners on countertops should be avoided for this reason.

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This images are from Florida Tile, a company that provides the slate that we install. For more information about the colors shown, call or come in today! It is our mission at KC Cabinetry to make your home as unique as you are.

-Cassandra Cordova, KC Cabinetry intern