It’s easy to understand why so many G & M Craftsman Cabinets & Steel Doors clients are unclear on the difference between cabinet making and joinery.

Both trades work with wood and require a basic understanding of maths, a sharp eye for detail and must be able to follow a design or plan. Many trade workers are qualified in both areas, for example, members of the G & M team.

However, there are distinct differences between what cabinet makers and joiners do. As a leading custom joinery and cabinetry manufacturer for the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we want our clients to understand who can do what and the different skills and processes each trade entails.

This understanding is the best way to truly appreciate the time and passion that goes into creating bespoke cabinetry and luxury joinery.

What Is Cabinetry?

Cabinetry is built-in furniture installed into homes, commercial spaces and other property types. Cabinet makers manufacture cabinetry as a storage solution for items like food, linen, sentimental pieces and clothes.

Cabinet makers are woodworkers who specialise in designing, repairing and making cabinetry from solid timber materials or flat panels.

Custom cabinet making involves high-quality craftsmanship to create products that suit a client’s needs and style preferences and is most commonly used for adding luxury features to a property, including:

Kitchen Cabinetry

Bathroom Vanities
Laundry Storage
Outdoor Dining Storage
Bookcases and other internal shelving
Furniture and more.

What Is Joinery?

Joinery involves joining pieces of wood without nails to create various interior features for homes, commercial spaces and other property types.

Joiners will often use heavy machinery to manufacture their products, including:

Window frames
Door frames
Stairs
Cabinets
Tables, chairs, and other furniture

Custom joinery is the perfect way to add functionality and impressive aesthetic appeal to your space. From stunning bi-fold doors to stylish walk-in robes, an experienced joiner can create luxury joinery features for any room.

Cabinet Makers VS Joiners

Still can’t distinguish a significant difference between what cabinet makers and joiners do?

Creating custom joinery can include making cabinets but does not include installation.

A joiner utilises industry knowledge, premium materials and craftsmanship to manufacture interior fittings, but cabinet makers will install it. Joiners typically work in a workshop that accommodates their machinery, but cabinet makers will work on-site and off-site to construct and install cabinetry.

This distinction is why so many trade workers gain qualifications in both areas. A natural progression of creating something is being able to install it.

While cabinet makers predominantly work with wood, they can also manufacture cabinetry with other materials, including durable wood and plastic variants like thermofoil and fibreboard.

Custom Joinery And Cabinetry Will Always Prevail

G & M has perfected the craft of custom joinery and cabinetry for the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane for over 40 years. We will curate bespoke cabinetry and joinery tailored to your lifestyle, personality and interior design requirements.

Our team has made and installed premium quality custom built-in products for homes and commercial spaces of all dimensions. We utilise the industry’s best techniques and work with long-lasting, high-quality materials to ensure your luxury features will stand the test of time.

Contact G & M today and discover how our custom joinery and cabinetry services will enhance your space.