Standards

Understanding product standards isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s essential to keep your projects on time and up to spec. For contractors juggling multiple jobs, knowing exactly what “standard” means can help you avoid delays, reduce costly rework, and build trust with your clients.

With decades of experience in cabinetry and woodworking, we’ve seen how misaligned expectations around specs can derail even the best projects. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to be crystal clear about the standards we use in our shop, whether that’s default dimensions, edge profiles, material grades, or finish types. Our team is here to ensure you know what to expect every time.

Browse this tag to find articles that explain common industry standards, walk through the defaults we apply to your orders, and show you how to navigate specs with confidence. You’ll get the clarity you need to streamline your projects, reduce callbacks, and deliver consistently high-quality work your clients can count on.

Two White Oak floating shelves on a Navy background. A mitre-folded floating shelf, like these, are less expensive and lighter than solid wood.

Standard Specifications For Floating Shelves

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Standards

Learn the standard specs for floating shelves so you can avoid delays, reduce mistakes, and finish your projects on time.

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What To Expect When Ordering Floating Shelves

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Standards

Ordering floating shelves? Learn what to expect, what’s included, and how to avoid project delays with this complete guide.

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A bank of glass cabinet doors. Every cabinet door supplier has unique specifications for glass doors.

Standard Specifications For Glass Cabinet Doors

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Standards

Learn the standard specs for glass cabinet doors so you can avoid delays, reduce mistakes, and finish your projects on time.

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What To Expect When Ordering Custom Cabinet Doors

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Homeowners, Standards

Ordering custom cabinet doors? Learn what to expect, what’s included, and how to avoid project delays with this complete guide.

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A kitchen with light brown stained mitred cabinet doors. Mitred cabinet doors are more detailed, and are often featured in traditional kitchens.

Standard Specifications For Mitred Cabinet Doors

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Standards

Learn the standard specs for mitred cabinet doors so you can avoid delays, reduce mistakes, and finish your projects on time.

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A living room storage area featuring black stained mitred cabinet doors. Mitred cabinet doors are a staple in high-end custom cabinetry thanks to their detailed appearance.

What To Expect When Ordering Mitred Cabinet Doors

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Standards

What should you expect when ordering mitred cabinet doors? Learn what’s included, what to ask, and how to avoid project delays.

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A kitchen with light stained raised panel cabinet doors and black countertops. Raised panel cabinet doors are a great way to add value to a kitchen.

Standard Specifications For Raised Panel Cabinet Doors

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Standards

Learn the standard specs for raised panel cabinet doors so you can avoid delays, reduce mistakes, and finish your projects on time.

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A kitchen with a combination of stained wood and painted raised panel doors. Raised panel cabinet doors are a traditional (and high-end) choice.

What To Expect When Ordering Raised Panel Cabinet Doors

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Standards

Ordering raised panel cabinet doors? Learn what to expect, what’s included, and how to avoid project delays with this complete guide.

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A kitchen with slab cabinet doors. Thermofoil cabinet doors are a budget-friendly option, as long as you know what to expect.

Standard Specifications For Thermofoil Cabinet Doors

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Standards

Learn the standard specs for thermofoil cabinet doors so you can avoid delays, reduce mistakes, and finish your projects on time.

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A fireplace with a butcher block countertop over the bottom cupboards. Butcher block countertops provide a dramatic addition to spaces.

What To Expect When Ordering Butcher Block Countertops

Learning Centre / By Melanie Bond / Cabinet Makers, Homeowners, Standards

Ordering butcher block countertops? Learn what to expect, what’s included, and how to avoid project delays with this complete guide.

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