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LOBIN KNOWLEDGE CENTER
Understand Before You Build.
Materials, craftsmanship, pricing, planning, delivery, dealer learning and practical resources in one place.
Understand how cabinet materials, craftsmanship, measurements, prices, production and delivery decisions fit together. Search guides, explore dealer learning, review real projects, or open practical catalogues before your next quote.
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Cabinet boards, surfaces, PET, PUR, laser edge banding and hardware construction.
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Pricing & Buying
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Pricing methods, quotation scope, budgets, comparisons and buying decisions.
Cost & Pricing
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Measuring methods, drawing preparation, layouts and design checks before quotation.
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Drawings, approvals, production, export packing, shipping, installation and handover.
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A global English Dealer Academy for cabinet project workflow, product knowledge, sales communication and dealer operating habits.
01 · Project Workflow Foundations02 · Product & Technical Knowledge03 · Sales & Customer Communication
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Answers about payment, lead times, warranty, after-sales support and working with LOBIN.
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Featured Guide: How Cabinet Pricing Works
Cost & Pricing · 7 min read
How We Price Cabinets by Square Metre or Square Foot
Learn how LOBIN measures area-priced cabinets in m² or SQ.FT, when running-length pricing applies, and what is included before you compare quotations.
Use it well
How to use the Knowledge Center
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Understand the measurement
Learn when cabinets are measured by front area and when running-length pricing applies.
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Choose your unit system
Use metric measurements in m² or imperial measurements in SQ.FT without changing the physical cabinet scope.
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Check what is included
Compare carcass, doors, standard hardware, accessories and delivery boundaries before comparing unit prices.
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Calculate your cabinet
Enter the finished width, height and depth in the live calculator to receive a planning estimate.
Make a decision
What you’ll learn here
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Square metres versus square feet
Understand how both unit systems describe the same cabinet front area.
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Area versus running length
Learn why Tall cabinets use m² or SQ.FT while standard Base and Wall cabinets use lineal metres or linear feet.
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Height and depth rules
See how minimum area, height boundaries and over-depth steps affect the estimate.
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Included and separate scope
Identify what the cabinet-body price covers and which accessories or external costs are listed separately.
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The right next step
Move from reading to calculator, project estimate or formal quotation review.
Choose your next question
Start with your current question
How is cabinet area measured?
See how Tall cabinets, wardrobes and wall panels are calculated by front elevation in m² or SQ.FT.
Read Pricing GuideWhat will my cabinet cost?
Enter your market, cabinet type, material tier and finished dimensions for a planning estimate.
Use Price CalculatorWhich material tier should I choose?
Compare the published cabinet materials, unit prices and separately priced options.
View PricingWhat is included in the quotation?
Understand the difference between cabinet-body scope, selected add-ons and external project costs.
Compare Quote ScopeWhat should I prepare before requesting a quote?
Prepare the dimensions, drawings, material direction and delivery information needed for review.
Prepare for a QuotePublished knowledge
Guides and articles
Browse the published articles within each knowledge area, including its more specific subcategories.
Pricing & Buying
Cost & Pricing
Dealer Academy
01 · Project Workflow Foundations · 02 · Product & Technical Knowledge · 03 · Sales & Customer Communication · 04 · Dealer Operations & Growth
03 · Sales & Customer Communication · 16 min lesson
Present a clear quotation and protect margin
Present a quotation that separates supply scope, local services and exclusions, then compare alternatives on a consistent basis without making unsupported promises or discounting blindly.
Read guide01 · Project Workflow Foundations · 15 min lesson
Review drawings and confirm Design Lock
Review the governing drawings, dimensions, materials and hardware, resolve open items and record the customer's approval against one clearly identified design version before the next handover.
Read guide03 · Sales & Customer Communication · 15 min lesson
Practice difficult cabinet customer conversations
A role-play method for responding to pressure, confusion or anger while keeping facts, responsibility and next actions clear. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
Read guide01 · Project Workflow Foundations · 14 min lesson
Collect measurements and define the project brief
Bring customer priorities, room measurements, appliance details and site constraints into one brief, with missing information and measurement responsibilities clearly recorded before the next review.
Read guide01 · Project Workflow Foundations · 14 min lesson
Build a preliminary cabinet estimate
Build a preliminary estimate with the correct market, units and cabinet scope, while showing assumptions, exclusions and the information still needed for LOBIN's quotation review.
Read guide04 · Dealer Operations & Growth · 14 min lesson
Prepare a cabinet order for production
Check approved drawings, material records, required payment confirmation and release ownership before an order moves into production, with incomplete items visible and escalation responsibilities clearly assigned.
Read guide04 · Dealer Operations & Growth · 14 min lesson
Plan shipping, receiving and installation
Map responsibilities from factory completion to site handover, prepare receiving and installation checks, and keep shipping estimates separate from confirmed milestones and the project's written service scope.
Read guide03 · Sales & Customer Communication · 14 min lesson
Resolve cabinet after-sales cases
Document the reported issue, collect identifiable evidence and coordinate the next update, keeping responsibility decisions and any repair or replacement commitments tied to the written case review.
Read guide02 · Product & Technical Knowledge · 14 min lesson
Explain PUR and laser edge banding
A customer-safe explanation of standard edging, PUR edging and laser edging, including how to discuss upgrade value without exaggeration. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
Read guide03 · Sales & Customer Communication · 14 min lesson
Handle local cabinet quote comparisons
A comparison script that moves the discussion from cheaper or expensive to same scope, same responsibility and same risk boundary. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
Read guide02 · Product & Technical Knowledge · 13 min lesson
Explain cabinet materials and trade-offs
Compare complete carcass, door, finish and hardware options against the customer's priorities, using current specifications and samples to explain benefits, limits and the choices awaiting confirmation.
Read guide02 · Product & Technical Knowledge · 13 min lesson
Explain cabinet board materials to customers
A simple board-material explanation that links customer priorities to suitable cabinet body and door choices. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
Read guide04 · Dealer Operations & Growth · 13 min lesson
Build a repeatable dealer quotation workflow
A simple internal workflow with ownership for intake, estimating, customer quote, LOBIN review, approval and follow-up. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
Read guide04 · Dealer Operations & Growth · 13 min lesson
Define local service boundaries before selling
A boundary statement that protects both the customer and dealer by making local responsibilities visible before the order advances. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
Read guide01 · Project Workflow Foundations · 12 min lesson
Qualify a cabinet enquiry
Check the project location, cabinet scope and information available, then agree a useful next step without guessing a price or dismissing an incomplete enquiry.
Read guide03 · Sales & Customer Communication · 12 min lesson
Keep quote versions and next actions clear
Keep each opportunity's current quotation, customer decisions and open questions together, so follow-up has a clear purpose, an owner and a date from the first estimate onward.
Read guide02 · Product & Technical Knowledge · 12 min lesson
Explain glass doors, hardware and add-ons
A clear method for introducing glass doors, runners, hinges, handles, lighting and other options before the quote feels final. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
Read guide03 · Sales & Customer Communication · 12 min lesson
Explain factory-direct cabinets without losing trust
A truthful factory-direct explanation that focuses on supply path, managed production and transparent scope without claiming what cannot be proven. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
Read guide04 · Dealer Operations & Growth · 12 min lesson
Set up showroom samples and sales materials
A practical showroom resource plan that helps customers compare materials, finishes and options without overwhelming them. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
Read guide04 · Dealer Operations & Growth · 12 min lesson
Review projects and learn from customer feedback
A repeatable review habit that captures what sold, what confused the customer, what delayed the project and what should improve next time. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
Read guide02 · Product & Technical Knowledge · 11 min lesson
Use catalogues and the price book with customers
A repeatable way to use catalogues as decision aids without letting the customer confuse catalogue inspiration with final specification. This lesson is written as a global English lecture outline with a permanent video slot and an empty workbook slot for future Excel or PDF tools.
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Quotes & Payments · Design & Production · Shipping & Installation · Warranty & After-sales · Account & Resources Support
Quotes & Payments · 1 min read
Is the online cabinet estimate a final quotation?
No. The online result is a planning reference based on the dimensions and options entered. Final pricing follows LOBIN review, confirmed scope, approved drawings and written commercial terms.
Read guideQuotes & Payments · 1 min read
What is included in LOBIN cabinet pricing?
Published cabinet rates cover the standard production scope for the selected series. Add-ons, freight, duties, taxes, local delivery and site handling are separate. Installation is outside the standard cabinet supply scope.
Read guideQuotes & Payments · 1 min read
How do LOBIN payment milestones work?
The standard policy is 10% to start design, 50% after design approval to start production, and the remaining 40% paid before dispatch after production and quality review.
Read guideDesign & Production · 1 min read
What if I do not have cabinet drawings yet?
You can begin with room measurements, wall photos and a simple layout. After scope review, the design deposit starts measured layouts and production drawing work.
Read guideDesign & Production · 1 min read
What must be confirmed before cabinet production starts?
Production starts after the latest production drawing, materials, hardware, scope and payment are confirmed and LOBIN releases the order.
Read guideDesign & Production · 1 min read
Can I change cabinet details after design approval?
Changes can be reviewed before production release. After Design Lock or production release, they may require a revised quotation and schedule, and some changes may no longer be possible.
Read guideShipping & Installation · 1 min read
How long do cabinet production and shipping take?
The published production reference is 15–16 days ex-factory after confirmed drawings, cleared payment and production release. Large projects or special materials may add about 1–2 days. Shipping time depends on destination and freight method.
Read guideShipping & Installation · 1 min read
Does LOBIN provide cabinet installation?
This business line does not include installation service. LOBIN supplies cabinets; buyers arrange qualified local trades. Suitable Malaysia or Thailand projects may request a local dealer connection for installation support.
Read guideWarranty & After-sales · 1 min read
What should I do if cabinet parts are missing or damaged?
Inspect promptly and keep the packaging. Report the cabinet code, packing reference, quantities, photos and video within the inspection period stated in the project documents.
Read guideWarranty & After-sales · 1 min read
How does the LOBIN cabinet warranty work?
Warranty coverage follows the written LOBIN warranty standard for the selected cabinet body, door and hardware series. The exact coverage, exclusions and remedy are confirmed in the final quotation or warranty terms.
Read guideWarranty & After-sales · 1 min read
How do I request after-sales support?
Send the project or quotation number, cabinet and packing codes, issue description, quantities, photos and video. Approved partners can track requests inside their account.
Read guideAccount & Resources Support · 1 min read
How do partner accounts and quotation history work?
Approved dealers and contractors sign in with the email used in their application. Their workspace saves server-owned quotation history, account settings and support requests.
Read guideAccount & Resources Support · 1 min read
How do I find and download LOBIN catalogues?
Open the catalogue library to filter available resources, preview representative pages and either download directly or request access according to each catalogue setting.
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