Overhangs are common in commercial millwork: transaction ledges on cash wraps and reception desks, seating overhangs on islands and bar counters, and cantilevered tops in clinics and offices. Without the right support, tops can crack, sag or break at Read more
Under-specified hardware causes some of the most common millwork complaints: doors that sag, drawers that will not close under load, locks that do not fit the owner’s key system. Hardware is also a common target for substitution, because product Read more
High-pressure laminate (HPL) is the default surface for commercial casework, store fixtures, reception desks and work surfaces. It comes in several grades that differ in thickness and purpose, and a vertical grade used on a countertop, or a standard Read more
Many of the problems blamed on millwork after installation start with the building, not the shop. Gaps at mitres, doors that stop closing flush, panels that cup and countertops that lift at a seam usually trace back to the Read more
Architectural drawings show the design intent, but walls are never exactly where the drawings put them. Studs bow, corners are out of square, floors slope and columns get furred out wider than planned. Custom millwork is built to fit, Read more
Missing or misplaced wall blocking is one of the most common reasons millwork installation stops. Wall-hung cabinets, shelving, wall fixtures, floating desks, TV surrounds and grab-height counters all need something solid to fasten to, and drywall on its own Read more
Edges take most of the abuse a cabinet or fixture sees: carts, vacuum heads, shoes, mop water and hands. On laminate and veneer millwork, the edge is also where a panel’s core is most exposed, so a poor edge Read more
Store fixtures set a store’s merchandising capacity, guide customer flow and carry the brand’s look. Each fixture type does a different job, and choosing the right mix early makes the store plan, budget and lead times far more predictable. Read more
Display cases hold a store’s highest-value and highest-risk products: jewellery, watches, cosmetics, electronics, collectibles and regulated goods such as cannabis. A good case shows the product clearly, keeps it secure, lets staff serve customers quickly and survives years of Read more
The cash wrap is where a store takes payment, and it affects queue times, security and how staff work all day. It handles payment, bagging, returns, online order pickup and often gift wrapping, while also carrying impulse merchandise and Read more
