Learn how a project with Seagull Carpentry works from start to finish using a real example.
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It all starts with the design. We will work with you to create a 3D drawing showing exactly how the finished piece will fit into your room. This is an iterative process and we can adjust the design to suit your needs.
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Once the design is finalised we will take some time to order all of the materials for the job. We prefer to use quality materials and when building units from MDF we always look to use moisture resistant MDF from a brand such as Finsa or Medite. Our sheet materials supplier is able to pre-cut the parts accurately to within a tenth of a millimeter, giving strong, tight and square joints once assembled.
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It’s time for installation. Most installations start by building a plinth which gives a solid, stable and most importantly level surface for building up from. Once the plinth is in place we can build upwards, fastening units to the wall as we go to ensure things stay solid and safe.
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Now it’s time for painting. We spray paint wherever possible as a far better finish can be achieved. The images show the difference between a brushed / rolled and sprayed finish with one coat of primer undercoat. You can see how the coverage is so much better and more even with the sprayed finish (first image) compared to the rolled finish (second image). This is especially true when painting intricate panels like these tongue and groove cupboard backs. We usually pre-paint all painted parts in the workshop in our dedicated spray booth before installation.
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Once the carcasses are painted and installed, it’s just a case of adding the finishing touches such as sealing any remaining gaps around the unit and adding hardware such as handles and hooks!
After the piece is fully finished we always ask clients to use the furniture for a couple of weeks and if they notice any snags or defects to let us know and we can make one final visit to resolve any snags.
