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Technical FAQ

What should I check when choosing a cabinet maker?
Compare the materials, hardware, measurements, installation scope, lead time and warranty stated in each project quotation. Ask questions where the proposed product or work is not clear.
What design documents should I request before fabrication?
Ask which visualizations and technical drawings are included, and review the final production drawings, selected materials and project scope before fabrication begins.
What areas of Brunei do you serve?
Contact Caramella to confirm service availability for your location and discuss site access, delivery and installation requirements.
What is the warranty on Caramella cabinets?
Caramella provides a 1-year structural warranty. Confirm the warranty coverage and terms for your project in the quotation.
What should I compare between cabinetry proposals?

Compare quotations by checking the carcass material, edge-sealing method, hardware model, finish, site measurement, installation scope, warranty and care information.

Caramella's standard carcass material is ENF plywood unless another material is agreed for the project, and PUR adhesive is used for edge sealing. Blum CLIP top is the primary hinge option, with DTC as an alternative. Confirm the selected products and scope in the project quotation.

What should I compare in an imported modular cabinet proposal?

Compare each proposal's measurements, materials, fittings, accessory models, delivery, installation, after-care and warranty terms. Confirm whether the selected fittings fit the specified cabinet dimensions.

Caramella uses CNC fabrication. Its standard carcass material is ENF plywood unless another material is agreed, and PUR adhesive is used for edge sealing. The selected scope and specification should be recorded in the quotation.

Do I need a permit (ABCi) to renovate my kitchen in Brunei?
Permit requirements depend on the work and property. Confirm them with ABCi or a qualified professional before work begins. Caramella's cabinetry scope does not include structural, plumbing, electrical or tiling work.
Can a financing provider offer a plan for my cabinetry project?
Availability, eligibility and terms are set by the financing provider and may change. Contact the provider directly to check whether a current plan applies to your project.
Should I renovate my existing cabinets or completely replace them?

Whether to repair, reface or replace depends on the condition of the cabinet boxes, how they are fixed, the surrounding services and the desired changes. Have the existing cabinetry inspected and compare the proposed work and costs before deciding.

If the boxes are suitable to retain, ask whether new doors or hardware can be fitted and what the work would include. Any selected hardware should be named in the quotation.

What is the typical production lead time?
Production lead time is typically 10–14 weeks from confirmation and customer sign-off of the production drawings. The installation schedule and kitchen access depend on the project scope; confirm timing with the project team before work begins.