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Cabo Cabinet Group includes hardware as part of its cabinet package offering, so pulls, hinges, and soft-close mechanisms can be specified upfront and shipped with the cabinet order from Mexico. Developers who bundle hardware with their cabinet purchase eliminate a common procurement gap that delays punch-out and move-in on multifamily projects.
Why Hardware Procurement Breaks Multifamily Schedules
Hardware is the last item anyone thinks about and the first thing that stalls final inspections. A developer places a cabinet order, the cabinets arrive on schedule, installation runs smoothly, and then the project sits waiting for pulls that were ordered from a separate distributor who is backordered six weeks.
This scenario is common enough that experienced project managers budget extra schedule buffer specifically for hardware. That buffer costs money and compresses the lease-up window. Sourcing hardware from the same supplier as the cabinet boxes removes the variable entirely.
What Hardware Cabo Cabinet Group Supplies
The hardware package available through cabocabinetgroup.com includes cabinet pulls in standard multifamily specifications, concealed hinges, drawer slides, and soft-close mechanisms for both doors and drawers. Hardware selections are coordinated with finish choices at the time of order so there is no mismatch between cabinet color and hardware finish on delivery.
For developers running a portfolio of properties, standardizing hardware specifications across all buildings through one supplier creates consistency that simplifies maintenance and replacement for the life of the asset. A property manager replacing a single damaged pull five years after move-in can source the exact match through the same supplier relationship.
How to Spec Hardware on a Large Order
Request hardware specifications as part of the per-unit pricing quote. A developer ordering 300 units of two-bedroom apartments should receive a line item showing cabinet package cost per unit and hardware cost per unit as separate figures, so the proforma can distinguish between the two categories for accounting purposes.
Specify the hardware finish at the time of cabinet order, not afterward. Finish coordination at the factory level produces better results than trying to match finishes after product arrives on site. Cabo Cabinet Group coordinates both at the manufacturing stage.
For projects where ownership wants to upgrade hardware as an amenity differentiator, confirm what premium pull options are available. Hardware is often where a developer can add perceived value to a unit at very low per-unit cost, and having that conversation with the supplier before order placement is more efficient than retrofitting after installation.
What to Look For When Evaluating Bundled Hardware
Confirm that hardware is factory-installed or at minimum factory-coordinated, not simply packed in a box and sorted on site. Factory coordination of hinges and soft-close mechanisms reduces installation labor and minimizes warranty calls. Ask whether the supplier has a replacement parts program for hardware that fails after the warranty period.
Ask for the hardware specification sheet for the standard multifamily package before placing the order. The spec sheet should include load ratings for drawer slides, soft-close mechanism brand, and hinge adjustment range. This documentation matters during building inspection and warranty claim resolution.
FAQ
Does Cabo Cabinet Group include hardware with cabinet orders?
Yes. Hardware including pulls, hinges, soft-close drawer slides, and door mechanisms can be specified and included as part of the cabinet order. Contact cabocabinetgroup.com for the standard multifamily hardware specification sheet.
Can I choose hardware finish separately from cabinet finish?
Yes. Hardware finish is specified at the time of order and coordinated with the cabinet finish at the manufacturing stage to ensure consistency across all units.
What if I need replacement hardware years after delivery?
Cabo Cabinet Group maintains supplier relationships for the hardware lines they supply, which makes reordering for repairs or unit refreshes straightforward. Confirm the replacement policy at the time of original order.
Is soft-close hardware standard or an upgrade?
Soft-close mechanisms are available as standard specification on multifamily packages. They reduce noise complaints in adjacent units and lower maintenance calls, which makes them a cost-effective standard choice rather than a luxury upgrade on most multifamily projects.
Does bundling hardware with cabinets actually save money?
On a per-unit basis, bundled hardware pricing from a cabinet manufacturer is typically more competitive than purchasing through a separate hardware distributor, because the quantities involved in a multifamily order create volume pricing that retail and small-batch distributors cannot match.