How to find cheap kitchen cabinets that are also high quality
Unless you’re in the fortunate position to afford the most kitchen expensive brands, you’ll be looking for a bargain. The problem is that a genuine bargain isn’t just cheap — it also has to be good quality & built to last.
Unfortunately, It’s not so easy to find both at the same time. So, where do you go for cheap kitchen cabinets that are also high quality?
Cheap kitchen cabinets from the high street chains
It’s reasonable to assume that the large high street chains offer great bargains. After all, their advertising campaigns are constantly telling us about their amazing deals.
Unfortunately, their cheap kitchen cabinets aren’t just cheap in terms of price, but also in terms of quality. So, for example, their units will be constructed from cheap, low density chipboard. The problem with low density chipboard is it will bow under the weight of the worktops. The first signs of bowing is usually seen on the backs of the units. Once the backs start to bow, it isn’t usually long before they come away completely, exposing the wall and any pipework behind.
Similarly, most of their doors tend to be the low quality foil, vinyl or PVC wrapped type. The problem with these is it won’t be long before they start to peel. Below are some pictures of peeling wrapped doors.
Cheap kitchen cabinets from trade suppliers via a builder
If you give up on the high street chains for cheap kitchen cabinets, what about the trade only suppliers? Well, unfortunately, the quality of the cheap kitchen cabinets they sell are much the same as the chains.
The other problem with kitchens from trade suppliers is they usually aren’t even cheap. Your builder will probably tell you about the 75% discounts they can secure from these places. However, once the builder adds his mark up on to cost of the kitchen, the kitchen will usually work out similar in price to the chains, sometimes even more!
Also, when you buy a kitchen from a trade supplier via a builder, you’re buying a kitchen with little or no come-back. This is because your contract is with the builder & not with the trade supplier. So, If you get a problem with the kitchen a few years down the line, when you go back to the trade supplier, they’ll usually tell you that they only deal with the trade and you need to go back to your builder. However, when you go back to your builder, they’ll usually tell you that they’re only responsible for the fitting and you’ll need to go back to the trade supplier. This toing and froing usually goes on for some time until people eventually give up.
Cheap kitchen cabinets from independent kitchen showrooms
For genuinely high quality kitchen cabinets, the independent showrooms are usually your best bet. Their cabinets will be constructed from high density chipboard. High density chipboard will support the weight of the heaviest worktops & will never bow. Plus, most of their doors will be the high quality painted/lacquered type that will never peel.
Unfortunately, in many cases, these can’t be described as cheap kitchen cabinets — you pay a high price for the quality. There are exceptions, though. Some independent kitchen showrooms sell the same high quality kitchens at much lower prices. In fact, their kitchens cost similar to what the chains & trade suppliers charge.
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