Cutting kitchen wall oven cabinet to fit in elevator

[branimal]

My cabinet seller can’t fit a wall oven cabinet in my elevator. They refuse to take the stairwell.

It measures 33x24x96. They want to cut it at the top drawer to get it to fit.

How can the cut line be concealed?


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[kd3pc]

unless the cabinet is veneered, and they plan on the veneering process being done on site...they can't.

The can cover it, stain it, paint it, etc, etc. Or they can assemble or build it custom, on site and then do the finish with the cabinet in place.

Ask your cabinet seller....just how they plan to do this and to whose standards it will be concealed...a customer, or a rough carpenter...?

Unless we are talking skyscraper, the easiest, safest and most cost effective is to simply carry it up the steps.

More to the story than what is presented???

 

[toolmiser]

How close to fitting is it? You can cut off the "toe kick" and gain a few inches, you should be able to make a new that blends in fine. I would go along with the other post who suggested carrying it up the stairs. It's a one time event.

 

[APEowner]

You need another cabinet supplier or a third party to carry the cabinet up the stairs.

 

[tipsy]

Is there a service hatch on the top of the elevator that could be opened to allow it to fit?

 

[ScottsGT]

Get the elevator guy to drop the elevator down so they can ride up on the top. We had to do that with an 8' projection screen.

 

[supersaiyan93]

Get the elevator guy to drop the elevator down so they can ride up on the top. We had to do that with an 8' projection screen.

Man, that sounds terrifying. lol.

 

[dfiler2]

I think I would talk to a mover and see what they want to bring it up the stairs. Although, if this cabinet is sandwiched in between two others cutting it off at the top of the drawer does make sense as the seam would be below the countertop level.

 

[tthornto]

A cabinet is made from multiple pieces. Take the pieces apart and reassemble once in the kitchen. If you have 8' ceilings be sure to assemble it upright because once it's together it would have to be cut in order to stand it up. If the cabinet can't be disassembled, get or have them make one that can.

 

[The Cobbler]

I would want to be very clear on their proposal as to finished product etc. get it in writing so you have some meat to go back on them if it's not as described to you.
they could do a fine job that is totally un-noticable, it could be a total mess. I suspect if it's a reputable company , the prior would be the case
second choice would be to insist they have it carried up the stairs and you would be willing to pay "reasonable costs" to have it done, but let them hire the movers so they are responsible, not you .

you could always voice your concerns and ask of they can provide a knock doen cabinet that can be assembled once at the install location

 

[klassenl]

Man, that sounds terrifying. lol.

I have had a few rides on the top of the elevator. It's kond of fun.

 

[Dirtydan69]

We do a detached toe kick all the time. Should get you what you need, its probably about 4.5".

 

[jhelrey]

Man, that sounds terrifying. lol.

Not at all. Just keep your hands inside at all times. We have smoke detectors that need serviced and the only way to get to them is on top of the elevator.

 

[jhelrey]

Is there a service hatch on the top of the elevator that could be opened to allow it to fit?

Those only exist in movies.

 

[rlitman]

Those only exist in movies.

No, but the hatch on the elevator I’m most familiar with has a kill switch that makes it impossible for the elevator to move while it is opened.

 

[abachman]

Riding large pieces on top of an elevator is quite common in the office buildings in downtown Chicago. I've had to have it done numerous times through the years when relocating an office.

 

[branimal]

So the cabinet seller kept insisting to cut the cabinet at the 2’ line, leaving 6 feet above the cut. The wall oven and microwave will be above the 2’ line. They wanted me to reassemble the cabinet. They refused to carry the cabinet up the stairs.

In order to keep my kitchen install going, and not get into a legal battle, I offered to hire my own movers (craigslist guys ) and have the cabinet seller pay for the move. I got $100 toward the move. In hindsight, that was super risky (& stupid ) on my part. The craigslist movers could have easily dropped the cabinet and I’d have zero recourse. I should have done what Cobbler suggested. Have the cabinet seller hire movers. Alternatively I could have let the cabinet seller cut the cabinet and insisted the cabinet maker pick up my carpenters costs for reassembly.

I got it up almost one piece. I needed to cut off a corner of the cabinet which will be covered by the toe kick - no biggie. I can reinforce the cut piece with 1/2” ply and brad nails. And I had to cut some sheetrock out of my entryway. No big deal - i’m painting my entire apartment soon.

Lesson learned. When you pay big money for furniture/appliances, hold the seller responsible for getting it up in one piece. And read the list of responsibilities the seller provides with delivery.

Thanks for the help guys.


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[The Cobbler]

Glad it worked out for you

 

[branimal]

Glad it worked out for you

I got lucky. I have a case of get- it-done- itis and I’m making bad decisions bc of it.


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[RVDan]

What do they do if the customer doesn't have an elevator? Seems like a pretty strange business.
"Sorry we can't build a kitchen for you unless you instal an elevator "

 

[branimal]

What do they do if the customer doesn't have an elevator? Seems like a pretty strange business.
"Sorry we can't build a kitchen for you unless you instal an elevator "

They wouldn’t sell you a wall oven cabinet. All the other cabinets came up the elevator fine.



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[firebirdparts]

What do they do if the customer doesn't have an elevator? Seems like a pretty strange business.
"Sorry we can't build a kitchen for you unless you instal an elevator "

Apartment living has a difficult side to it. It's just difficult. No cure for it really.

 

[ScottsGT]

Watched a series on HGTV about a contractor in NYC that does remodels. Lots of crane rentals thrown into the cost just to get items up and through a window. Cops involved for traffic issues, etc.
We did a classroom build about 20 years back that required a crane to bring in a big glass projection screen through the window 4 stories high. Now this summer it is being all demo'd out. I don't think anyone has thought about how they are going to get that screen back out. Hell, I'm one of two employees still here that was around back then.
Pretty thick glass. I guess with a big enough hammer they can make it small enough to get down the elevator.