Changing your kitchen is one of the projects that has the biggest impact on a home. It is also one of those that causes the most problems when two decisions that are often made separately are not properly coordinated: what cabinetry you are going to install and who will carry out the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This guide explains what is involved in a kitchen renovation, how the relationship between the cabinetry manufacturer and the construction company works, and what questions you should ask before signing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A kitchen renovation is not just about replacing the cabinets. Depending on the condition of the kitchen and what you want to achieve, the work may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you only replace the cabinetry without touching the installations, the work is minimal. But if you move the sink, extend the countertop or rearrange the space, you are entering the territory of a complete renovation<\/a>, and this is where coordination between cabinetry and building work becomes critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all kitchen cabinetry is the same. These are the differences that most affect the final result:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The edging is the strip that covers the edge of a panel. With laser technology, the bond is invisible: there is no visible glue line, dirt does not accumulate, and the finish is seamless on mid-to-high-end cabinetry such as that produced by Dica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hinges, drawer runners and closing systems are the elements used most frequently in a kitchen. High-quality European hardware (the kind used by manufacturers such as Dica) can withstand decades of daily use. Lower-quality hardware starts to show signs of wear after just a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Porcelain, mineral composite, wood, steel or natural stone: each material performs differently when exposed to heat, scratches and moisture. Bush-hammered porcelain is currently one of the most resistant options with the greatest long-term aesthetic appeal in Barcelona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A kitchen renovation involves two teams with very different responsibilities. When they work well together, the result matches the original design. When they do not, fitting problems, delays and additional costs arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common mistake: ordering the cabinetry before the work is finished and discovering that the measurements do not fit because something changed during construction. The sooner the manufacturer and construction company communicate, the fewer surprises there will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCustom-made cabinets or standard modules: what to look for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Laser edge banding versus conventional edge banding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hardware: what you cannot see is what gets used the most<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Countertop: material and thickness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cabinetry manufacturer and construction company: who does what<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Who manages the cabinetry in your renovation? A quick guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n