Planning and Design
How Wood Reacts to Stains and Paints:
How any given wood specie will respond to pigment (stain or paint) can vary greatly depending upon that specie’s inherent characteristics. Factors such as; open-grain, closed-grain, grain density, end-grain, machining, sanding, and material type (solid wood vs. veneered wood) will all impact the overall appearance of a pigmented finish. Generally, transparent stains allow much of the respective specie’s native traits to show through and variances in natural wood color will be fairly obvious. Conversely, opaque stains serve to subdue much of the respective specie’s natural wood color. Painted finishes, being solid pigment, cover the wood’s natural color entirety. Typically, painted finishes are usually applied over Maple or Poplar. The textural character of the substrate will often telegraph through a painted finish, displaying hairline cracks at points of joinery, strong grain patterns beneath the finished surface and, upon occasion, evidence of the machining utilized in the fabrication process.
Environmental Conditions:
Due to wood’s organic composition, it can be reactive to changes in temperature and/or humidity. Large and/or rapid variations in these conditions will result in a material reaction that can consist of, but is not limited to, the following; warping, expansion, contraction, splitting, checking, discoloration, separation at the joints, and decomposition of the adhesives and finish materials used in product fabrication. Ideally, BILMAR CREATIONS products should be kept in an environment of moderate temperature and humidity.
Building a new home is full of choices; the cabinetry and furnishings you choose to place throughout your home can give it a truly custom feel. Ask your builder to use Bilmar Creations cabinets and furnishings to give your home a unique personality. Whether ft’s the kitchen you always wanted, a library, office or craft room, Bilmar Creations can provide cabinetry and furnishings that reflects your lifestyle.
Remodeling can be an intimidating process. Projects that involve cabinetry require an uncommon level of experience and attention to detail. Find out how Bilmar Creations cabinets and furnishings can help make your experience as fine a one as possible.
Here are a few steps that can serve to guide you on the path when building a home or remodeling one.
1. Create your Initial Cabinet or furnishing Wish List - Take a few moments to write down what you like and don’t like about the cabinets or furnishings you currently have. Think about things that you like to change or wish that you had. Remember BILMAR builds cabinets and furnishings for every area of your home, from the kitchen, office and craft room to the utility room, closets and the garage. White the designer will provide you with all kinds of information on what is available, providing them with a little information up-front will go a long ways towards creating a design that improves your living space.
2. Developing a Conceptual Cabinet Design - Meeting with an authorized BILMAR designer you will develop a custom design that suits your lifestyle and needs. Make sure to come to the appointment with your Initial Cabinet Wish List and where you would like to go with the project, if you are not sure where to start the designer is sure to have many ideas for you. Keep in mind that your first meeting with the designer serves to create a foundational design for your project. Depending upon the nature of the living space involved, initial design ideas may evolve as you and your designer explore different possibilities. The design process is both an important and enjoyable phase of your project.
3. The Budget and Final Design - After your initial design process is completed, the designer will provide you with a rough estimate for your project. At this stage in the process, it is a good idea for you and your designer to sit down to review the design and your budget. While you may have discussed a budget with the designer during your initial meetings, it is important that both you and your designer understand how the current design concept costs out. Doing so allows the designer to help you navigate through the variety of choices. Perhaps the current design has come in at a lower cost, allowing you to purchase optional features? Or, if the design comes in higher than you have budgeted, your designer can help you make choices that intelligently reduce cost. Your designer wants you to be a happy customer and will work best with you when they understand your needs.
4. Order Process & Delivery - Once an order is placed it wilt generally take anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks for the cabinetry to be custom manufactured to your projects specifications. Your designer will coordinate delivery to best coordinate with the installation of your new project.
5. Installation - Shortly after delivery, installation takes place. Your designer will work with the installer to ensure proper completion of the design. Your newly installed cabinetry wilt provide you with years of enjoyment!
6. Maintaining your New BILMAR cabinetry and furnishings through proper care and maintenance is built to last a lifetime.
7. Limited Warranty.