Undermount vs. Side Mount Slides: Which Choice Is Right?
Millworking involves a lot of moving parts, both literally and metaphorically. Ensuring that every aspect and feature is exact is crucial in creating custom, hand-crafted cabinetry. While hinges, wood types and finishes all play their undeniably important roles, a subtle—yet
Benefits of Frameless Cabinets: Functionality Meets Style
In the world of custom millwork and cabinetry, style and functionality meet. And with this, frameless cabinets have risen to prominence among commercial and residential customers alike.Also known as European-style cabinets, frameless cabinetry has become a sought-after choice in recent
The Benefits of Gator’s Finishing Process
There’s a lot of work that goes into creating beautiful millwork. And if done incorrectly or more importantly, in the wrong setting, the finished product can end up looking different than expected. That’s why we focus on being able to
Thermoforming Solid Surface Material
Ever wonder how millwork shops create such intricate, beautiful designs from hard plastic materials? The answer is thermoforming. Through high heat and pressure, Gator can mold and create endless design options for a multitude of furniture, cabinetry and wall paneling
The Benefits of Laser Edgebanding
For years, glued edgebanding has been the primary technique used to adhere to the edges of casework and cabinetry. However, glue squeezed out can make things difficult to clean, can cause delamination and discoloration over time and even harbor bacteria,
Teaming With LSU Health New Orleans Student Housing
Gator Millworks helped LSU Health New Orleans in the completion of the first student housing construction in 50 years. The construction, which is an estimated $100 million, is blocks away from Caesar’s Superdome. The 10-story building consists of 579 beds,
Custom Vs. Prefabricated Cabinets: What to Know
Deciding what type of cabinets to put into your home or business can be a daunting task. What kind of style are you looking for? What’s your price range? How much time do you have? How long are you going
Modern, Transitional, and Traditional Cabinetry: What’s the Difference?
There’s a lot to take into account when deciding on the style of your cabinetry, whether it be in your kitchen, in your bathroom, or in your closet. After all, cabinetry is something you’re going to see and use every