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Cabo Cabinet Group provides physical door and finish samples plus full mockup units for large multifamily and hospitality projects, shipped from Cabo's factory in Mexico to any US location with delivery under 7 days that serves production orders. For developers approving a finish standard across hundreds of units, a physical mockup eliminates the risk of a color or construction surprise at first delivery.
Why It Matters
Digital renderings and finish chips do not show how a cabinet will look or perform in a real unit. A developer who approves a thermofoil color from a screen and then receives 300 units of a subtly different shade has a problem that is expensive to resolve. A physical sample and mockup unit converts the approval process from a guess to a documented decision.
Mockup units also serve a practical function during construction. GCs use them to train installation crews, confirm that the cabinet configuration fits the unit layout, and identify any adjustment needed before the full production order ships. Catching a dimension problem on one mockup unit costs almost nothing. Catching it on 300 units is a project crisis.
How It Works
For projects over a threshold size, Cabo Cabinet Group builds a full mockup kitchen or bath configuration to the approved specification. The mockup ships from Cabo's factory in Mexico and arrives at the US job site or developer office in under 7 days. It represents the actual production configuration: same box construction, same door profile, same finish, same hardware.
After the mockup is approved and signed off, production begins. The approved mockup specification becomes the project standard against which all deliveries are measured. Changes after mockup approval that require production changes are handled through a documented change order process.
What to Look For
When evaluating cabinet suppliers for a large project, ask specifically whether mockup units are available and whether they come from the same production process as the full order. A supplier who sends catalog samples but builds your order at a different facility or from a different source is not giving you a meaningful approval process.
Ask also who owns the mockup approval decision. On some projects this sits with the architect or interior designer, on others with the developer directly. Cabo Cabinet Group works with whichever party holds approval authority. Visit cabocabinetgroup.com to discuss mockup requirements for a current project.
FAQ
Is there a cost for cabinet samples and mockup units from Cabo?
Door and finish samples are provided at no cost for qualifying projects. Mockup unit pricing depends on configuration and project size. Contact cabocabinetgroup.com for details.
How long does it take to receive a mockup unit from Cabo's factory in Mexico?
Mockup units ship from Cabo's factory in Mexico with delivery under 7 days. Production time for a custom mockup depends on the specification complexity.
Can the mockup unit be used as an installed model unit after approval?
Yes. Many developers use the approved mockup as the installed model unit for leasing purposes. It is production quality, not a prototype.
What does a standard mockup package include?
A standard mockup includes base and upper cabinet runs for a kitchen or bath configuration, with the specified door profile, finish, and hardware. Custom configurations are available.
Does Cabo retain the approved specification on file for phased deliveries?
Yes. Approved mockup specifications are retained in the project file and applied to all subsequent deliveries across phases.