what does FINREP mean? and another question...

16 years ago

My cabinets arrived yesterday. Packing list states there are "2 -FINREP-3/4 US24". Wondering what that is. I assume the toe kicks are the FINTK.

Also, DH insisted they come in the basement door (older and not yet replaced until the kitchen is all done). The corner cabinet did not fit. DH said lets go in the front door (he repeatedly said not the new kitchen door). Owner/delivery guy didn't listen and said that the kitchen door was the best and it would be ok. He had our carpenter take it off the hinges and he helped while DH unloaded other boxes. Next thing we hear a crash, there goes the new door down. DH said "@#$%&*" and the owner/delivery guy said "its ok, it didn't break the window". Well we go to put the door back on and there is scratches and nice size ding in the new white steel door. The carpenter told us the owner/delivery guy set it where he did and the wind got it. DH asks the owner/delivery guy who will take care of the door? Owner/delivery says "Not us but we'll be back next week to measure for your counter". I said "I'm not getting them from the place you recommended I'm getting them from XYZ. Owner/delivery guy looks mad and says "Well you went cheap, they are cheap and I wouldn't send anyone there." I went to XYZ because I got lots of good recommendations actually but I said nothing and he left. DH wants me to deduct the cost of the door from the final bill. Can I do this?

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ccoombs1
16 years ago
Seems to me if the delivery folks had YOUR carpenter take the door down, then the carpenter is responsible. The delivery people should only be held responsible for the door if they took it down and secured it. Sorry.
notadesigner
Original Author
16 years ago
It was the delivery/owner who put the door where it was and then it fell. The carpenter only took it off the hinges and the delivery/owner took it from him and put it against the house and it fell. I think DH wouldn't be sooo mad if the guy had apologized and then not been so rude about the place we were buying our granite from. Just seemed unprofessional to us and we believe he was mad because he saw $$ sign fly out because he lost a kick back from the place he does recommend.
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ccoombs1
16 years ago
OK....that's a different story. If the delivery guy secured the door, and then they knocked it over and damaged it, I think they should be responsible for a new one.
notadesigner
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks, that what we think especially after DH repeatedly said "do not use that door" We tried the side door and that didn't work and DH said "lets use the front door, the kitchen doors are new and I don't want them dinged up" but cabinet guy said "no, it will be ok" then he put the door where it ended up dropping. DH is still fuming.
kompy
16 years ago
My guess on the FINREP (being a KD)...is:
Finished Right End Panel: 3/4" thick; 24" deep cabinet (US measurements???)

Corner base cabinets, especially diagonal corner bases often have difficulty fitting through some doors. When we're out doing field measurements, we'll look at their doors to see if it will fit.

Sounds like a difficult situation.
sherwoodva
16 years ago
Sorry that you are having so much trouble with this guy. Any chance that you can have someone else install the counter tops?

I am guessing the "owner/delivery guy" is the one who sold you the cabinets and is installing the counter-top? You can deduct the cost of the door from what you pay him, BUT if he can put a lien on your house, then you will end up in small claims court. We ended up firing our contractor before the basement was finished, but our lawyer said to just pay him anyway - cheaper than going to court. (Lawyer is my FIL, so I trust him!)

So you might be better off just hiring someone else to finish the job and pay for a replacement door. I would replace the door just so you and DH don't have to look at the dings every day and re-live the hassle every time you see it. That can get old.

Best of luck for a smooth finish to your kitchen remodel.
notadesigner
Original Author
16 years ago
kompy...Finished Right End Panel: 3/4" thick; 24" deep cabinet (US measurements???) It was all the trim work, figured it out after we opened it. Thanks!

colorcrazy...we are done with "owner/delivery guy". He only sold and delivered cabinets. He "suggested" a granite yard and its not the one I am going with so he is upset. We paid him 50% on order of the cabinets only and we now owe him the other 50% after we open/install on our own to be sure they are ok. The cabinets are 90% installed and no issues so far. Only issue is the $298.00 storm door. DH would likley prefer small claims decide who is as fault no matter the cost. DH is THAT stubborn! LOL... :)