Garage Cabinets FAQs

Question 1

What type of garage cabinets does The Garage Center install?

Accepted Answer

The Garage Center installs custom SignatureSeries garage cabinets designed specifically for garage storage and organization. The cabinet system is available in multiple sizes, depths, configurations, colors, and finishes and can include doors, adjustable shelves, drawers, countertops, workbenches, and coordinated storage accessories.

Question 2

What are the benefits of installing custom garage cabinets?

Accepted Answer

Custom garage cabinets provide enclosed storage for tools, automotive supplies, cleaning products, sports equipment, seasonal items, and household belongings. They help reduce visible clutter, protect stored items, improve organization, recover usable floor space, and create a cleaner, more finished garage.

Question 3

Are The Garage Center's cabinets made specifically for garages?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The cabinets are designed for garage environments and are constructed with durable thermal-fused laminate materials intended to resist everyday moisture, dirt, grime, and wear.

Question 4

What are the garage cabinets made from?

Accepted Answer

The garage cabinets are made from approximately three-quarter-inch to one-inch-thick thermal-fused laminate and melamine components. The system uses one-inch-thick melamine tops, bottoms, and adjustable shelves, along with three-quarter-inch melamine doors, drawer fronts, and side panels.

Question 5

What is thermal-fused laminate?

Accepted Answer

Thermal-fused laminate is a decorative and protective surface bonded to an engineered wood panel using heat and pressure. It provides a durable, easy-to-clean finish and is available in multiple solid colors, metallic looks, and wood-grain patterns.

Question 6

Are melamine garage cabinets moisture resistant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The thermal-fused melamine surfaces are designed to resist moisture during normal garage use and are less susceptible to rotting or warping than some unfinished wood products. Cabinets should still be protected from flooding, standing water, and excessive moisture.

Question 7

Are the garage cabinets made in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Garage Center's custom garage cabinets are manufactured in the United States.

Question 8

How are the garage cabinet boxes constructed?

Accepted Answer

The cabinets feature full cabinet backs and dado box construction. Durable wooden dowels and screws are used to join the cabinet components and create a stable cabinet box.

Question 9

Do the garage cabinets have full backs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SignatureSeries garage cabinets include full cabinet backs, which add structural support and create a finished interior storage space.

Question 10

How thick are the cabinet shelves?

Accepted Answer

The cabinet tops, bottoms, and fully adjustable shelves are made from one-inch-thick melamine.

Question 11

How thick are the garage cabinet doors and drawer fronts?

Accepted Answer

Garage cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and side panels are constructed from three-quarter-inch-thick melamine.

Question 12

Are the shelves inside the garage cabinets adjustable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The interior shelves are fully adjustable, allowing the spacing to be changed for tools, containers, automotive products, sports equipment, cleaning supplies, and other belongings of different heights.

Question 13

What cabinet depths are available?

Accepted Answer

SignatureSeries garage cabinets are available in 12-inch, 16-inch, 20-inch, and 24-inch depths. The appropriate depth depends on the garage layout, the items being stored, and the amount of clearance needed for vehicles and walkways.

Question 14

How tall can the custom garage cabinets be?

Accepted Answer

Custom garage cabinets can be built in heights of up to 91 inches.

Question 15

How wide can the garage cabinets be?

Accepted Answer

Individual cabinet configurations can be built in widths of up to 48 inches.

Question 16

Can The Garage Center provide custom cabinet sizes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Garage Center offers a wide range of cabinet dimensions and configurations. Because the cabinets are built to order, the design can be tailored to the available wall space, ceiling height, storage needs, vehicles, doors, windows, and other garage features.

Question 17

Can garage cabinets be customized for an unusual garage layout?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cabinet sizes and configurations can be planned around corners, windows, doors, electrical panels, water heaters, utility equipment, vehicle clearances, and other permanent features within the garage.

Question 18

Are the garage cabinets mounted above the floor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The cabinet system is typically wall mounted above the garage floor. Raising the cabinets helps protect them from minor water exposure and makes it easier to sweep, wash, or maintain the floor beneath them.

Question 19

Why are garage cabinets installed off the floor?

Accepted Answer

Mounting garage cabinets above the floor helps reduce the risk of water damage from minor spills or moisture and improves access for cleaning beneath the cabinets.

Question 20

Can legs be added to the garage cabinets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Optional legs are available for cabinet configurations where additional floor support or a particular design appearance is preferred.

Question 21

Do the garage cabinets include soft-close hinges?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SignatureSeries cabinets include six-way adjustable premium soft-close hinges. These hinges allow the doors to close more quietly and help reduce repeated impact and wear.

Question 22

What are six-way adjustable cabinet hinges?

Accepted Answer

Six-way adjustable hinges allow cabinet doors to be aligned in multiple directions after installation. This helps maintain even door spacing and proper operation.

Question 23

What type of drawer glides are used?

Accepted Answer

The cabinets use full-extension stainless steel roller-bearing drawer glides. Optional soft-close, full-extension drawer glides are also available.

Question 24

What are full-extension drawer glides?

Accepted Answer

Full-extension drawer glides allow the drawer to extend outward so the contents near the back are easier to see and access.

Question 25

Are soft-close drawers available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Optional soft-close, full-extension drawer glides can be included in the cabinet design.

Question 26

Can the cabinet system include drawers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cabinet configurations can include drawers for hand tools, automotive supplies, hardware, hobby materials, cleaning products, and other smaller belongings.

Question 27

Can the garage cabinets include a countertop?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Workbench countertops can be incorporated into the garage cabinet system to create a practical surface for repairs, hobbies, crafts, household projects, and other activities.

Question 28

Can The Garage Center create a garage workbench?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A customized workbench area can combine lower cabinets, drawers, adjustable shelves, a durable countertop, wall cabinets, slatwall, and tool-storage accessories.

Question 29

Can garage cabinets be used for a craft station?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cabinets, drawers, work surfaces, shelves, and wall storage can be configured to create a craft station or hobby area in the garage.

Question 30

Can the cabinets include a utility sink?

Accepted Answer

A cabinet design may be planned around a utility sink or similar feature when the garage has appropriate plumbing and the project requirements allow it. Sink and plumbing details should be discussed during the design consultation.

Question 31

What can be stored in custom garage cabinets?

Accepted Answer

Garage cabinets can store tools, automotive products, cleaning supplies, lawn and garden materials, sports equipment, camping gear, seasonal decorations, household supplies, paint, hobby materials, and many other belongings. Potentially hazardous products should be stored securely and according to their manufacturer instructions.

Question 32

Can garage cabinets be used for tool storage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Custom garage cabinets can include shelves, drawers, countertops, and coordinated wall storage for hand tools, power tools, hardware, charging equipment, and project supplies.

Question 33

Can the cabinets store automotive supplies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Garage cabinets can provide organized storage for detailing products, fluids, towels, tools, replacement parts, battery chargers, and other automotive supplies.

Question 34

Can garage cabinets help keep hazardous products secure?

Accepted Answer

Enclosed cabinets can help keep automotive fluids, lawn chemicals, cleaning products, paint, and other potentially hazardous items organized and less accessible. Products should always be stored according to their labels and applicable safety requirements.

Question 35

Can garage cabinets hide clutter?

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Yes. Enclosed cabinets keep stored belongings behind doors and drawer fronts, which creates a cleaner and less cluttered appearance than leaving everything on open shelves or the garage floor.

Question 36

Can custom cabinets create more usable garage space?

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Yes. Custom cabinets use vertical wall space and provide designated storage areas, helping move belongings off the floor and preserve more room for vehicles, walkways, workshops, hobbies, and other activities.

Question 37

Can garage cabinets be installed in a small garage?

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Yes. Shallower 12-inch or 16-inch cabinets, wall-mounted configurations, upper cabinets, and carefully planned layouts can provide enclosed storage without using more space than the garage allows.

Question 38

Can cabinets be designed around parked vehicles?

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Yes. The cabinet layout can account for vehicle width, door swing, parking position, walking areas, garage-door tracks, and the clearance required to safely use the space.

Question 39

What garage cabinet colors are available?

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The SignatureSeries cabinet line includes metallic and wood-grain finishes. Featured metallic choices include Silver Frost, Bronze Frost, and Pewter Frost. Featured wood-grain options include Fort, Seared Brown, River Rock, Ore, Timber Grey, and Warm Sand. Current availability should be confirmed during the consultation.

Question 40

Are wood-grain garage cabinet finishes available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Available wood-grain selections include finishes such as Fort, Seared Brown, River Rock, Ore, Timber Grey, and Warm Sand.

Question 41

Are metallic garage cabinet finishes available?

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Yes. Featured metallic finishes include Silver Frost, Bronze Frost, and Pewter Frost.

Question 42

Can the cabinet colors coordinate with the garage floor?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cabinet finishes, countertops, hardware, slatwall, shelving, epoxy flooring, and garage floor tiles can be selected together to create a coordinated garage design.

Question 43

What is cabinet edge banding?

Accepted Answer

Edge banding is a protective and decorative material applied to the exposed edges of cabinet doors and drawer fronts. It helps create a finished appearance and protects the underlying panel edges from normal wear.

Question 44

What edge-banding options are available?

Accepted Answer

SignatureSeries garage cabinet doors and drawer fronts are available with either 0.5-millimeter edge banding or three-millimeter contoured edge banding, depending on the selected product configuration.

Question 45

What are SignatureElite doors and drawer fronts?

Accepted Answer

SignatureElite refers to upgraded garage cabinet door and drawer-front options featuring durable, finished edge treatments designed to enhance the cabinet's appearance and durability.

Question 46

Can garage cabinets be combined with slatwall?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Slatwall can be installed between, beside, or above cabinets to create flexible storage for tools, cords, sports equipment, baskets, hooks, and frequently used items.

Question 47

Can garage cabinets be combined with shelving?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cabinets can be combined with open garage shelving to provide both enclosed storage and convenient access to large containers, frequently used supplies, and bulky equipment.

Question 48

Can garage cabinets be combined with overhead storage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A coordinated garage design may combine cabinets with overhead racks for seasonal containers, decorations, camping supplies, and other belongings that do not require frequent access.

Question 49

Can cabinets be installed with epoxy garage flooring?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Custom cabinets and epoxy flooring can be included in the same garage makeover and coordinated by color, finish, layout, and installation schedule.

Question 50

Can cabinets be installed with garage floor tiles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Garage tile flooring can be combined with custom cabinets and other storage products as part of a coordinated garage design.

Question 51

Does The Garage Center provide 3D garage cabinet designs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Garage Center uses advanced 3D design to show the proposed cabinet layout and help homeowners visualize the garage makeover before installation.

Question 52

What does a 3D cabinet design show?

Accepted Answer

A 3D cabinet design can show the proposed cabinet sizes, placement, door and drawer configurations, workbench areas, colors, and relationship to other garage storage products.

Question 53

Can I review the cabinet design before installation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The proposed cabinet layout and 3D rendering can be reviewed before the project moves forward, allowing the homeowner to understand the configuration and discuss necessary adjustments.

Question 54

How does the garage cabinet design process work?

Accepted Answer

The process begins with a consultation and assessment of the garage. The designer discusses storage goals, measures the space, recommends cabinet sizes and configurations, helps select finishes and features, and prepares a customized design and estimate. After approval, professional installation is scheduled.

Question 55

Does The Garage Center offer a free garage cabinet consultation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Garage Center offers a free, no-obligation consultation and estimate for custom garage cabinets.

Question 56

What happens during a garage cabinet consultation?

Accepted Answer

During the consultation, a garage design professional evaluates the available wall space, ceiling height, vehicles, doors, windows, utilities, and the belongings that need to be stored. Cabinet dimensions, drawers, shelves, countertops, colors, finishes, and related storage products can then be discussed.

Question 57

Do I need to know which cabinet configuration I want before the consultation?

Accepted Answer

No. The design team can recommend cabinet sizes, depths, shelves, drawers, work surfaces, and related storage products based on the garage and the items that need to be organized.

Question 58

Does The Garage Center professionally install the cabinets?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Garage Center provides professional installation of the custom garage cabinets and the related components included in the approved design.

Question 59

Why should garage cabinets be professionally installed?

Accepted Answer

Professional installation helps ensure that the cabinets are properly assembled, aligned, secured, and positioned around garage features, vehicle clearances, wall conditions, and the approved design.

Question 60

How long does garage cabinet installation take?

Accepted Answer

Installation time depends on the number of cabinets, layout complexity, drawers, countertops, workbench features, site conditions, and whether flooring or other storage products are included. A project-specific timeline can be provided after the design is finalized.

Question 61

How long will the garage cabinets last?

Accepted Answer

The Garage Center's custom cabinets are built for long-term use and are designed to last for decades when properly installed, maintained, and used within their intended capacity.

Question 62

Do the garage cabinets include a warranty?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SignatureSeries garage cabinets are backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Customers should review the written warranty documentation for complete coverage terms, requirements, limitations, and exclusions.

Question 63

How much do custom garage cabinets cost?

Accepted Answer

The cost of custom garage cabinets varies according to the number of cabinets, dimensions, layout, doors, drawers, shelves, countertops, finishes, hardware, installation requirements, and other selected products. A consultation and custom design are needed to provide an accurate estimate.

Question 64

What affects the price of garage cabinets?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is influenced by the cabinet sizes and depths, total wall coverage, number of doors and drawers, countertop selections, hardware upgrades, finish choices, design complexity, installation conditions, and any additional storage or flooring products.

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