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Decsions that add cost to your joinery quote
Joinery. Such an integral part of every space. We all want the most beautiful result we can get, but sometimes, budgets are tight so we need to be clever about our selections. Here are 8 decisions that can increase your joinery quote:
1. Intricate door profiles
Fluting, V-groove, and routed detailing dramatically increase labour and spray time — particularly when using 2-pack polyurethane. If budget is tight, keep door profiles plainer.
2. Stone edge detailing
Mitred 40mm edges, laminated build-ups, shark nose profiles, ogee edges and waterfall ends all add fabrication time. Stone pricing is often quoted per slab — but edge detail is charged in labour.
3. Sprayed bulkheads to match cabinetry
Once a bulkhead is finished in 2-pack instead of paint, it becomes part of the joinery scope (which looks gorgeous) But then also requires the same prep, sealing, sanding and spraying apply. You'd be surprised the impact this addition has on budget over a whole home.
4. Fully integrated appliances
Integrated dishwashers and fridges require custom doors, hinge systems, deeper cabinetry and precise alignment. In my opinion, the dishwasher at least is 1000% worth the extra cost - but again. Leaving these out will save you.
5. Internal joinery lighting
Routing channels, concealing drivers, transformer access and coordinating with electrical all add complexity. When done correctly, it does look incredible though.
6. Slab thickness upgrades
Moving from 20mm to 40mm or 60mm stone affects cabinetry support, installation labour and transport. You will also use more material which could mean you require additional slabs.
7. Curved joinery
There is nothing off-the-shelf about curves. Bending ply, CNC cutting, veneer wrapping and hand finishing significantly increase cost.
8. Upgraded internal finishes
Timber veneer interiors or 2-pack finished drawers effectively double the finishing scope.
Let me know which ones would be your choice of additions in your space, and why!
KX
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Decsions that add cost to your joinery quote
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