The visible doors are not the entire quote
Drawer fronts, face frames, end panels and exposed interiors can each need a separate decision. Describe the included surfaces so an attractive finish sample does not leave the scope open to interpretation.
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Keep every door in the agreed scope.
A cabinet refresh can involve door removal, hardware handling, surface preparation and finishing away from the property. The client needs to understand which parts are included and when the kitchen will be disrupted. Keep that agreement with the job and invoice while your finishing process controls the technical work.
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The admin adds up.
Hardware needs a clear plan
Reusing pulls differs from filling holes and fitting replacements. Agree who supplies the hardware, what preparation is included and how removed pieces will be kept through the work.
Preparation depends on condition
Grease, worn coatings and damaged edges can change the proposed process. Inspect the existing finish and discuss repair limits before treating every cabinet as ready for the same treatment.
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Write the finish scope in plain terms
Use estimate items for removal, preparation, approved repairs and finishing. Identify door and drawer work separately from fixed surfaces, with exclusions for replacement or structural work your business is not providing.
Explore this featureKeep the property context available
Save client details and linked property records for the kitchen address and access. Put protection, work-area and household arrangements in job notes so the crew arrives with the agreement in view.
Explore this featureFollow the stages of the work
Create tasks for removal, preparation, finishing and refitting, and schedule staff visits accordingly. Your own trade process determines drying and cure requirements; Microtra keeps the business plan and assigned appointments together.
Explore this featureUnderstand supply and labor effort
Record finish products, abrasives, protective materials and other expenses with receipt photos. Review costs against the agreed work to see how extra preparation affected the business rather than judging only by the final appearance.
Explore this featureRetain the time behind the finish
Removing and refitting doors can take a different share of labor from preparation at the bench. Record staff time against the job and its tasks, then review the entries with the estimate. That view helps you assess the commercial effect of awkward hardware, extra surface work or an approved repair without expecting the app to prescribe a finishing method or production schedule.
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From the first quote to paid.
Inspect the cabinets
Discuss the desired finish and examine the surfaces. Note existing damage, hardware plans and which interiors or fixed panels need a clear inclusion decision.
Agree the estimate
Describe the preparation and finish scope, including protection and refitting. Confirm customer responsibilities and any areas excluded before arranging the first working visit.
Track the stages
Use tasks to show what has been removed, prepared and refitted. Discuss changed conditions or added repair work before revising the commercial scope.
Review the result
Walk through the agreed surfaces and hardware with the client. Share the invoice PDF from your device, record payment received elsewhere and keep the completion notes with the job.
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Choose Painting & decorating when you set up Microtra and these are the labels you start with. Change them, and the tools you use, any time in Modules & terms.
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- Your records
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Questions from cabinet refinishing owners.
Does Microtra specify coatings or drying times?
Microtra does not select finish systems or calculate coating behavior. Follow appropriate product information and professional procedures, then record the work and visit arrangements your business has agreed.
Which terms will the refinishing setup show?
Painting & decorating starts with Job, Client and Properties. Linked property records can hold address context while job tasks and notes describe the cabinet work.
Can I track finish products by location?
Stock starts off for this setup. Enable it in Modules & terms before using counts, locations and purchasing for the materials you choose to track.
How should I record extra preparation found after removal?
Explain the finding and proposed work to the client first. Update the estimate and job notes after agreement so the final invoice reflects an approved change rather than an unexpected charge.
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