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Thinking about new cabinetry?Think about this.Steam from a coffeemakerwill ruin some cabinets.Which ones? Find out. Be informed.Use the guide inside to discoverthe best cabinetry choice for your home.

First, make sure your cabinets have a finish that will last.T H E M O S T I M PORT ANT T HING T O KNOWGOODECHOICAVOIDA very durable finish is an oven-cured catalyzed conversion varnish top coat.It provides a clear, non-yellowing, chemically-resistant finish. The finish issmooth and has a pleasing sheen.The least durable top coats are lacquer and catalyzed lacquer. Just a fewyears after lacquer-finished cabinets are installed, the area around the pullsand knobs develop a tacky, dark color. That is the lacquer wearing downfrom everyday handling and exposure to water (sink), detergents, chemicals,and steam (coffee maker and dishwasher). Lacquers also yellow over time.This does not happen with a catalyzed conversion varnish.Our people and our processWhen wood cabinets are finishedcorrectly, they become a beautiful,stunning element in your home.factory, so we can lay down the mostbeautiful, smooth and durable finishpossible.All cabinet manufacturers have accessto the industry’s entire line up of finishmaterials, from good to better to best.At StarMark Cabinetry, we start withonly the best material.“Baking” a finish is necessary toachieve the most durable finish, soall our finishes require the cabinetrycomponent to go through our industrialoven at least twice.Then, we choose processes that makethe most of these finish materialsEach finish we offer creates a uniquefurniture look, adding beauty, color,and depth to nature’s most versatilematerial: wood.Depending on the color you choose foryour StarMark Cabinetry, your cabinetrymay go through 8, 10 or 14 steps in ourMore important than the number ofsteps in our finish process are ouremployees. More than a third of ourproduction employees work in ourFinishing Department.Throughout the entire productionprocess, we have inspectors at everystep, including the final step, to ensurequality. All employees are empoweredto pull any component off the line if itdoes not meet their standards.LEARN MORE! KCMA stands for Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association.They set standards for quality cabinetry finishes and test cabinets to make thestandards are met. Learn more at kcma.org.

Ask these questions before you buy.Cabinetry fromShop AWhat type of finish is used?A very durable finish is an oven-curedcatalyzed conversion varnish top coat.It provides a clear, non-yellowing,chemically-resistant finish. The leastdurable top coats are lacquer and catalyzedlacquer. Just a few years after lacquerfinished cabinets are installed, the areaaround the pulls and knobs develop atacky, dark color. That is the lacquerwearing down from everyday handlingand exposure to water (sink), detergents,chemicals, and steam (coffee makerand dishwasher). Lacquers also yellowover time. This does not happen with acatalyzed conversion varnish.StarMark Cabinetry uses a catalyzedconversion varnish. Cabinetry finished withthis process will look better and hold upbetter over time compared to cabinetry with alacquer top coat.Who supplies the finish materials?What is the finish process?Cabinetry fromShop B StarMark Cabinetry uses finish materialsfrom only the best and most reputablemanufacturers. The coatings comply withall regulations regarding Volatile OrganicCompounds (VOC) and formaldehyde. StarMark Cabinetry has a multi-step finishprocess that is one of the very best in theindustry. It is certified by KCMA (see LEARNMORE at left) and passes a rigorous certificationprocess that tests for resistance againstchemicals and harmful household products. Our finish is more than durable, it’s beautiful.Our top coat has a lustrous feel, incredibledepth, and an understated, elegant satinsheen. It’s what you’d expect of fine heirloomfurniture, so we call it the “Furniture Finish.”In addition to the sheen of the FurnitureFinish, StarMark Cabinetry also offers MatteTop Coat on stain-based cabinet colors.StarMark Cabinetry finishes cabinetryin a professional, climate controlled system.The varnish is catalyzed and oven cured toprovide a super hard finish that is clear, nonyellowing and chemically resistant.Each cabinet in a StarMark Cabinetryinstallation will have a pleasing overall colormatch due to our exacting color standardsand controlled manufacturing environment.If a door has to be replaced, can you getit finished to match your kitchen? Watchout for cabinetmakers who may not be inbusiness when you need a door or twodown the road.StarMark Cabinetry has been in business for40 years. StarMark will be there if you need adoor, a hinge, or a glide.All StarMark Cabinetry finishes, material and construction are guaranteed by a limited Lifetime Warranty.

Second, your cabinets need to be rugged. What is the warranty?   Some cabinetmakers create cabinet exteriors with a mix of   For interiors, avoid uncoated particle board. It absorbs waterand bubbles appear, as illustrated below.wood and melamine components. Be aware that melaminedoesn’t age like the wood components will, and eventually yourkitchen will be two different colors.AVOIDAsk these questions before you buy.Cabinetry fromShop ACabinetry has to endure hard knocks.What is the warranty?StarMark Cabinetry has a limited LifetimeWarranty. StarMark Cabinetry has beenin business for 40 years. StarMark willbe there if you need a door, a hinge, or aglide.Cabinetry fromShop B Is the product on view? AvoidStarMark Cabinetry is on display.cabinetmakers who do not have theirproduct on display. You need to openand close doors and drawers, judgethe glides, and judge the material,methods and joinery used to build thecabinets. Are the cabinets certified by theKitchen Cabinet ManufacturersAssociation? Cabinets that complyand bear the KCMA certification sealare a quality product able to performafter a rigorous battery of ANSI testssimulating years of typical householduse. NLEAREMORtCabineKitchen set standardsrfosheyonstandKCMA ssociation. T nd constructi t.Aaesmlsrecturs areateriaManufa cabinetry m the standardke.lityfor qua abinets to ma t kcma.orgactesrteomandtionalLearnican Na reremAortands foearn mANSI s s Institute. Ld.rStanda at ansi.orgStarMark Cabinetry is KCMA certified.StarMark Cabinetry uses the bestconstruction methods and materialsavailable.Throughout the entire manufacturingprocess, every employee is empoweredto remove product that doesn’t meet theirstandards. Our employees are actively andpassionately engaged in our ContinuousImprovement (CI) process.We have several CI teams from severaldifferent departments who watch overevery aspect of cabinet production, fromorder processing through delivery. OurContinuous Improvement process works!

Learn more about quality construction.What to watch out forCabinetry fromShop ACabinetryfromShop BFace Frames Solid 3/4" hardwood joined with concealedscrews and glue. Rails and stiles aredadoed to receive end panels, tops andbottoms.How are the face frames attached to the cabinetbox? Some cabinetmakers cut costs by justnailing the face frame to the side panels,instead of using durable, time tested woodworkjoinery. End Panels 3/4" Hardwood Plywood Veneer CoreUnfinishedOptions 3/4" Hardwood Plywood Veneer Core–Finished Furniture EndOptions 3/4" Hardwood Plywood Veneer Core–Flush* & FinishedOptions 3/4" Hardwood Plywood Veneer CoreFinishedParticle board isn’t very strong, and it doesn’ttake finish evenly.Some cabinetmakers create cabinetexteriors with a mix of wood and melaminecomponents. Be aware that melamine doesn’tage like the wood components will, andeventually your kitchen will be two differentcolors. Tops1/2" Hardwood Plywood Veneer CoreBottoms1/2" Hardwood Plywood Veneer CoreBack PanelsOptionsOptionsOptionsNominal 1/4" Hardwood Plywood3/8" Beaded Back3/4" Flush Back3/4" Finished Paneled BackSome cabinetmakers cut costs by eliminatingthe back panel. When you open the cabinetdoor, you will see the wall. InteriorsOptionsOptionsNatural Birch MelamineStained Matching VeneerNatural Maple VeneerUnfinished particle board will absorb moistureand bubble. Shelves3/4" thick Hardwood PlywoodShelves that are only 5/8" thick arelikely to bow. Some cabinetmakers cut costs by buildingtheir drawers with particle board or soft wood.They pin the drawer sides to the front andback. A drawer made with these materials andthe pinning method WILL NOT stand up to thedaily abuse kitchens drawers are put through.Insist on rugged material and dovetail joinery.Some cabinetmakers cut costs by notprotecting the glides from the finishprocess, so the glides are speckled withthe cabinet color. Cabinetry will shrink and expand with thechanging seasons. If you can’t adjust yourhinges to accommodate seasonal changes,your doors won’t close properly.Soft close doors close themselves quietly.Combined with soft close glides on drawers,it reduces the noise in a kitchen, where mosthousehold action takes place. Base Shelves Two-thirds depth, adjustableOptionsFull depth, adjustableWall Shelves Full depth, adjustableThis is the best drawer in the industry!This is the best roll tray in the industry!Drawers 4-sided box, 5/8” hardwood birch, dovetailjoineryOptionsWalnut drawer boxRoll Trays 4-sided box, 5/8” hardwood birch, dovetailjoineryOptionsWalnut roll trayGlides Full extension (you can reach everythingin the drawer)Undermount (they are concealed, theywon’t collect debris, and the drawer boxcan be wider) Soft close (no more chipped dishes) isSTANDARDHinges Six-way adjustable Soft close is STANDARDShelves that are not adjustable will limit howyou can arrange the contents of your cabinets.* Why would you want flush ends? When the side of the cabinet is visible, designers specify “flush” for a smooth finished appearance. Flush ends also make it easy to correctly install moulding. How are flush ends created?StarMark Cabinetry builds flush ends by manufacturing the side panel to be flush with the face frame. Some cabinetmakers don’t have the skill to create smooth joinery between the face frame and the end panel.

Third, service and support matter too.T H E M O S T I M P ORT ANT T HING T O KNOW.Will the cabinetmaker deliver on time?Floors, appliances and counter tops have to be coordinated with thedelivery of cabinets. A delay will throw off several components of yourproject.StarMark Cabinetry delivers 99% on time and complete.We have a four week delivery time for stains and Tinted Varnish finishes;six week delivery time for other finishes and specialty items; and a sixweek delivery time for inset cabinetry.Ask these questions before you buy.Shop AShop BDoes the cabinetmaker have awritten, firm delivery time? Floors,appliances and counter tops have tobe coordinated with the delivery ofcabinets. A delay will throw off severalcomponents of your project.StarMark Cabinetry delivers 99% ontime and complete. We have a fourweek delivery time for stains; six weekdelivery time for other finishes andspecialty items; and a six week deliverytime for inset cabinetry. Most projects need replacementparts and add-ons. Is there a timelyprocess for obtaining these?StarMark Cabinetry emphasizes fastturnaround on job completion items. What is the warranty?StarMark Cabinetry has a limitedLifetime Warranty. Do you have to register to obtain thewarranty?StarMark Cabinetry’s warranty is validwithout registration. Cabinetmakers often state that theyhave a lifetime warranty, but will theystill be in business when you needthem?StarMark Cabinetry has been inbusiness for 40 years. All StarMark Cabinetry finishes, material and construction are guaranteed by a limited Lifetime Warranty.

You didn’t want a tunnel in your kitchen. Why do you have one?Instead of building three or four orfive cabinets to fit a given width, somecabinetmakers make one very longcabinet to save money. On the outside,it will kind of look like what you wereexpecting, but inside, it’s not what youwanted.NLEAREMORinetry’srk Cab iteaMrtaSbsReview ty on our we om.warran abinetry.carkcstarmAsk your cabinetmaker:1. Will your cabinets be built to a layout that you approve?2. Does this layout indicate the size and design of each cabinet?StarMark Cabinetry dealers are educated professionals who can provide a detailedlayout of your new kitchen. You’ll know where the pull out waste bin is going to be,you’ll know how wide each cabinet will be, you’ll know which cabinets will receive rollout trays.

Inset cabinets need special attention.Y O U N E E D T O KNOW T HIS ABOUT INSET .Inset cabinetry is a style of cabinetry where the door is “setinto” the face frame, instead of overlaying the face frame. Inset cabinetry should be manufactured with tight tolerances betweeneach door and the face frame, and between each drawer and the faceframe. Large gaps are unattractive. Because of these tight tolerances:1. If inset cabinets are not installed properly, doors and drawersmay appear warped even when they are not.2. You will need to adjust the doors and drawers each season asthe temperatures change. Every homeowner should expect their walls and floors to havevariations; a well-qualified installer can properly shim inset cabinetryso it does not become out of square. Ask about the standard depth of an inset cabinet. Most times, aninset wall cabinet will not accommodate oversized plates or oversizeddinnerware. If you want to store oversized plates and dinnerware in aninset wall cabinet, the depth of the cabinet will need to be modified,and you’ll want to know the charge for that. StarMark Cabinetry offersan increased depth up to 15" at no charge on inset wall cabinetry.213StarMark Cabinetry takes great care tocreate square, true inset cabinets.1. Support runners are 1 2" thickhardwood plywood veneer core thatconnect the face frame, end panels andcabinet back on base cabinets.2. Horizontal supports are 1 2" thickhardwood plywood veneer corethat provide extra support on basecabinets.3. Face frames are 3 4" thick select solidhardwood. Rails and stiles are joinedwith concealed screws and glue. Railsand stiles are dadoed to receive endpanels, tops and bottoms.

Know before you buy inset cabinets.What to watch out forCabinetry fromShop ACabinetry fromShop BFace Frames Solid 3/4" thick hardwood joined withconcealed screws and glue. The jointsare dadoed, a durable, time testedwoodworking method.How are the face frames attached? Somecabinetmakers cut costs by just nailing onthe face frame, instead of using durable,time tested woodwork joinery. End Panels 3/4" Veneer Core Hardwood Plywood–UnfinishedOptions 3/4" Veneer Core Hardwood Plywood–FinishedOptions 3/4” Veneer Core Hardwood Plywood–Finished Furniture EndOptions 3/4" Veneer Core Hardwood Plywood–Flush* & FinishedParticle board isn’t very strong, and itdoesn’t take finish evenly.Some cabinetmakers create cabinetexteriors with a mix of wood and melaminecomponents. Be aware that melaminedoesn’t age like the wood components will,and eventually your kitchen will be twodifferent colors. Tops1/2" Veneer Core Hardwood PlywoodBottoms1/2" Veneer Core Hardwood PlywoodBack PanelsOptionsNominal 1/2" Hardwood Plywood3/4" Finished Paneled BackSome cabinetmakers cut costs byeliminating the back panel. When you openthe cabinet door, you will see the wall. InteriorsOptionsOptionsNatural Birch MelamineStained Matching VeneerNatural Maple VeneerUnfinished particle board will absorbmoisture and bubble. Shelves3/4" thick Hardwood PlywoodShelves that are only 5/8" thick arelikely to bow. Some cabinetmakers cut costs by buildingtheir drawers with particle board or softwood. They pin the drawer sides to thefront and back. A drawer made with thesematerials and the pinning method WILLNOT stand up to the daily abuse kitchensdrawers are put through. Insist on ruggedmaterial and dovetail joinery.Some cabinetmakers cut costs by notprotecting the glides from the finishprocess, so the glides are speckled withthe cabinet color. Cabinetry will shrink and expand with thechanging seasons. If you can’t adjust yourhinges to accommodate seasonal changes,your doors won’t close properly. Base Shelves Two-thirds depth, adjustableOptionsFull depth, adjustableWall Shelves Full depth, adjustableThis is the best drawer in the industry!This is the best roll tray in the industry!Drawers 4-sided box, 5/8” hardwood birch, dovetailOptionsjoineryWalnut drawer boxRoll Trays 4-sided box, 5/8” hardwood birch, dovetailjoineryOptionsWalnut roll trayGlides Full extension (you can reach everythingin the drawer)Undermount (they are concealed, theywon’t collect debris, and the drawer boxcan be wider) Soft close (no more chipped dishes) isSTANDARDHinge Options Full wrap finial hinge in five color choicesConcealed hinge with soft closeShelves that are not adjustable will limithow you can arrange the contents of yourcabinets.* Why would you want flush ends? When the side of the cabinet is visible, designers specify “flush” for a smooth finished appearance. Flush ends also make it easy to correctly installmoulding. How are flush ends created? StarMark Cabinetry builds flush ends by manufacturing the side panel to be flush with the face frame. Some cabinetmakers don’t have the skillto create smooth joinery between the face frame and the end panel.All StarMark Cabinetry finishes, material and construction are guaranteed by a limited Lifetime Warranty.

Ask these questions before you buy.Cabinetry fromShop ACabinetry fromShop BWhat is the selection of colors?StarMark Cabinetry has hundreds of colors inour regular palette, plus custom colors. Plus,for stain based colors, there are two sheensfrom which to choose. What is the selection of wood types?StarMark Cabinetry has eleven wood types.What is the selection of organizationand storage accessories?StarMark Cabinetry has hundreds oforganizational accessories. What is the selection of decorativeembellishments?StarMark Cabinetry has thousands of accents:corbels, moulding and more. StarMark Cabinetry has more than 1,000,000 combinationsof doors, wood types and colors.Traditional100 DOOR STYLESWOOD AGE/FARMHOUSEARTS & CRAFTS/SHAKER/MISSIONALDERRUSTIC ALDERCHERRYRUSTIC CHERRYHICKORYRUSTIC HICKORYLYPTUSMAPLEOAKQUARTER SAWN OAKWALNUTOrnateCOLORS AVAILABLEFROM WHITE TO BLACK AND EVERYTHING INBETWEEN, WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF COLORS.VISIT OUR WEBSITE STARMARKCABINETRY.COM TOBROWSE BY COLOR ts & Crafts/Shaker/MissionWHITE AND OFF WHITELIGHT BROWNMEDIUM BROWNDARK BROWNGRAYBLUEGREENREDYELLOWBLACK

Will you get what you want?StarMark Cabinetry has hundreds of organizational accessories.StarMark Cabinetry has thousands of accents:posts, corbels, moulding and more.All StarMark Cabinetry finishes, material and construction are guaranteed by a limited Lifetime Warranty.

Know before you buyShop AShop BDo you care where your cabinetsare made?StarMark Cabinetry is manufacturedin Sioux Falls, South Dakota fromdomestic and global components. Do you care if your cabinets areenvironmentally friendly?StarMark Cabinetry is ESP certifiedby the KCMA. StarMark Cabinetry isCARB II compliant. Our employees are trained extensivelyon the most responsible use ofmaterials, whether that is efficientutilization of chemicals or recyclingcardboard.Do you care if your cabinetmaker issocially responsible?StarMark Cabinetry donates all thecabinetry needed by Habitat forHumanity in South Dakota.Learn moreKitchen Cabinet Manufacturers AssociationEnvironmental Stewardship ProgramAll products impact the environment.For ESP program criteria, visit kcma.orgStarMark Cabinetry is CARB II compliant. In technical terms, “CARB IIcompliant” means 100% of StarMark Cabinetry’s products are compliant withthe California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure(ATCM) to reduce formaldehyde emissions from composite wood productsincluding hardwood plywood (HWPW), medium density fiberboard (MDF), andparticleboard (PB) (Title 17, California Code of Regulations §93120-93120.12).In layman’s terms, “CARB II compliant” means that StarMark Cabinetrycomplies with the nation’s strictest regulations regarding formaldehyde.American CraftsmanshipManufactured in Sioux Falls, South Dakotafrom domestic and global components.Copyright 2019 StarMark Cabinetry starmarkcabinetry.com facebook.com/starmarkcabinetry#15155/2019

StarMark Cabinetry has a limited Lifetime Warranty. StarMark Cabinetry has been in business for 40 years. StarMark will be there if you need a door, a hinge, or a glide. Is the product on view? Avoid cabinetmakers who do not have their product on display. You need to open and close doo

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