BluePrint Cabinets vs LUXkbs in Moncton
By Lewis Vandervalk, BluePrint Cabinets
If you’re comparing BluePrint Cabinets and LUXkbs in Moncton, one of the most useful places to start is with the materials and construction.
LUXkbs publishes information about MDF, 3D laminate manufacturing and custom designs for renovations and new builds.
BluePrint Cabinets’ standard cabinetry uses plywood boxes, solid birch face frames and solid-wood dovetail drawers.
Those aren’t identical construction systems.
In short: don’t decide between BluePrint Cabinets and LUXkbs based on finished kitchen photographs alone. Look at what’s actually being used for the cabinet box, doors, drawers and hardware — and compare the complete project scope.
BluePrint Cabinets vs LUXkbs: Quick Comparison
| BluePrint Cabinets | LUXkbs | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet boxes | 5/8″ plywood | Confirm for specific product |
| Face frames | 3/4″ solid birch | Confirm for specific product |
| Drawers | Solid-wood dovetail | Confirm for specific product |
| MDF products | Not used for cabinet box | MDF discussed/offered |
| 3D laminate | Not core cabinet system | 3D laminate offered |
| Design | Free 3D kitchen design | Custom design/elevations |
| Installation | Supply only | Confirm current project scope |
| Moncton presence | Yes | Yes |
Don’t Compare Cabinets From Photographs
A finished door tells you very little about the rest of a cabinet.
LUXkbs’ published information discusses MDF and a 3D-laminate process that uses heat and vacuum lamination to create seamless cabinet doors, trims and surfaces.
BluePrint Cabinets’ standard cabinet construction includes:
- 5/8-inch plywood boxes and backs
- 3/4-inch solid birch face frames
- Solid-wood dovetail drawers
- Full-extension soft-close drawer slides
- Soft-close hinges
- Lifetime hardware warranty
But don’t turn this into an oversimplified MDF vs plywood argument.
MDF can be used in doors and other components without being the cabinet box.
Ask:
What is the box made from?
What is the back made from?
What are the doors made from?
What are the drawers made from?
What hardware is included?
That’s a much more useful comparison.
Compare the Warranties Properly
LUXkbs currently publishes a 6-year warranty covering specified manufacturing defects resulting in delamination, subject to its warranty conditions and exclusions.
BluePrint Cabinets’ soft-close hinges and full-extension drawer slides carry a lifetime hardware warranty.
Those aren’t competing versions of the same warranty.
They cover different components and types of failure.
When comparing warranties, establish what is covered, not simply how many years appear in the headline.
Compare the Designs
LUXkbs says it creates custom designs and elevations for both new builds and renovations.
BluePrint Cabinets provides a free kitchen layout and 3D rendering before ordering.
Bring us rough measurements, appliance dimensions, photos or builder plans and we’ll design the kitchen using the BluePrint Cabinets cabinet system.
If you’re considering both companies, compare the layouts as well as the cabinet products.
Understand the BluePrint Cabinets Installation Model
BluePrint Cabinets doesn’t directly install cabinetry.
Our cabinets arrive ready to assemble.
You can DIY, have your contractor assemble and install them, or work with an independent installer.
That means your BluePrint Cabinets cabinet price isn’t automatically your finished kitchen cost.
Factor assembly, installation, countertops and other renovation work into your comparison.
See BluePrint Cabinets in Moncton
BluePrint Cabinets’ Moncton location is:
Suite 200–15
331 Elmwood Drive
Moncton, NB E1A 1X6
Visits are currently by appointment.
If LUXkbs is already on your shortlist, bring your project to us too.
We’ll show you exactly how our cabinets are built, create a free 3D design and price the BluePrint Cabinets option.
Then compare the materials, construction, design, warranties, installation requirements and total project cost.
That’s a much more useful way to decide than comparing two finished-kitchen photos.