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Kitchen cabinet help!

6 years ago

We're looking at doing a kitchen remodel and looking at Kraftmaid and Diamond Vibe cabinets, in the all plywood construction. I've read a lot of criticism saying the Diamond Vibe line isn't that great but wondering specifically what the problems are? The cabinet construction? Drawer glides? Any insight appreciated.

Comments (8)

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    You don't want a cabinet manufacturer that doesn't offer full extension glides and soft closing drawers. This from Diamond Vibe below.


    Not sure what style/color you are looking for but these cabinets don't seem to compare to the options available from Kraftmaid.






  • PRO
    6 years ago

    BTW plywood boxes are no better than furniture board boxes and in face the bonus is that if you are painting the furniture board does not expand and contract like plywood


    The best is termed as furniture board because it is furniture grade. Fine and strong, particleboard holds a screw better than plywood because it is denser and the material is not as vulnerable to expansion and contraction. That is a plus when cabinets are made with tons of screws holding moving and working parts.Sep 12, 2018

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Vibe’s hardware and specifications is not the equal of KM Vantage. Not by a long shot.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    I agree we need some more info . I would always use Ikea before Kraftmaid plywood construction is not important to me I much prefer to have very innovative storage ideas

    Allison Olvera thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • PRO
    6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    Kraftmaid/Merillat has great innovative ideas! Like their CoreGuard sink base that forever eliminates the possibility of any moisture damage.

    Gorgeous in Germantown · More Info


    All different kinds of internal rollouts. And many different types of trash and recycling.

    Counter Connections Showroom · More Info


    High quality solid wood dovetailed drawers with full extension glides.

    East Memphis Family Kitchen · More Info


    Microwaved shelves, tray bases, spice pull outs.

    Millennial Makeover · More Info


    Great pantry organizations, and different configurations for oven stacks.

    Gorgeous in Germantown · More Info


    All kinds of internal and external organizers.

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  • 6 years ago

    Thanks for all the input. Unfortunately we do not have an Ikea nearby so I'm not going to use them. We're looking at white shaker cabinets. I don't necessarily want to go with a high-end line but not necessarily the stock, cheapest cabinets. Looking for something middle range in terms of price and options?

  • 6 years ago

    Well I can't suggest a brand, but I can recommend against one. Whatever you do, don't go with Wellborn Forest. I too, wanted quality but not super high end. Bought into what my KD promised was the best quality out there, and it's a mess. Uneven door sizes, drawers that won't close right, screws protruding, damaged finishes etc. Was terrible getting a rep to come, and still haven't received even what he promised, while most of it I'm just stuck with, it seems. Pictures in my Ideabook. Good luck in finding a good quality company to deal with :)

    Allison Olvera thanked sunshine_31