Supplier and account review
Use this route when an interior designer, architect, builder, cabinet shop or millwork team needs to check whether Capramont is a fit for repeat or project-led work.
Apply for Trade AccessTrade Account & Trade Terms for US Projects | Capramont & Co
Capramont & Co trade access for US projects helps interior designers, architects, builders, cabinet shops and millwork teams specify British-made cabinet hardware through samples, finish approval, project review, hardware schedules and approved account ordering. Use this page to choose the right route before made-to-order hardware is released.
US trade route
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Choose the account path before release
For US projects, trade access should identify the buyer type, sample path, finish approval route and project-control needs before any made-to-order cabinet hardware is released.
Sample and finish approval
Use physical samples to review scale, finish direction, room lighting and client approval before specifying hardware across kitchens, closets, mudrooms and vanities.
View product pageLive project control
Use project review or a hardware schedule when drawings, elevations, door counts, drawer fronts, appliance panels or multiple approving parties are involved.
Start a Hardware ScheduleWho should use the US trade workflow?
The account route is built for professional buyers who need cabinet hardware specified, sampled, approved and reordered with a controlled project record.
| US buyer | Typical need | Best Capramont route | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior designers | Client approval, finish samples, product shortlists and submittal notes. | Trade Access plus finish approval sample. | Apply for Trade Access |
| Architects | Spec sheets, US Letter documentation, elevations and hardware package clarity. | Project & Drawing Review. | Review project route |
| Builders and project managers | Whole-home quantities, approval status, phased releases and reorder control. | Hardware Schedule. | Start schedule |
| Cabinet shops | Center-to-center checks, hole spacing, projection, fixings and drawer-front fit. | Trade Access or Project Enquiry. | Send details |
| Custom millwork teams | Custom cabinetry, non-standard centers, appliance panels and refrigerator panel pulls. | Project review with hardware schedule support. | Control the schedule |
| New supplier reviewers | Range, manufacturing standard, samples and commercial fit before applying. | Supplier review or Trade Access. | Open supplier review |
What to send
Information that speeds up trade review
US trade and project enquiries are easier to qualify when the commercial route and the technical inputs are separated at the start.
- 01Company and buyer role.
Confirm whether the enquiry is from a designer, architect, builder, cabinet shop, millwork team or developer. - 02Project stage.
State whether you are supplier-reviewing, sampling, preparing submittals, quoting or releasing a live hardware package. - 03Cabinetry context.
Note face-frame, inset or full-overlay cabinetry, plus drawer fronts, door rails and stiles, closets, laundry rooms, mudrooms or appliance panels. - 04Documentation needs.
Share whether the team needs US Letter spec sheets, product pages, finish samples, a spec pack or a controlled hardware schedule.
Use Trade Access for account suitability
Use this when the buyer wants reviewed trade access, account direction and a route into repeat or project-led ordering.
Use Project Review for active specifications
Use this when drawings, elevations, center-to-center questions, finish sign-off, appliance panels or submittals need to be reviewed before order release.
Submittal, drawing and schedule checks
A US hardware package usually needs more than an account login. Use the table below to decide when the enquiry should move into project review or schedule control.
| Input | Why it matters | Best route | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door and drawer counts | Allows quantities to be checked against rooms, product types and future reorder needs. | Hardware Schedule | Start schedule |
| Elevations or shop drawings | Helps check scale, placement, projection and whether pulls suit drawer fronts and doors. | Project & Drawing Review | Review drawings |
| Center-to-center or hole spacing | Important for existing cabinetry, replacement pulls, custom centers and alignment across rooms. | Project Enquiry | Send dimensions |
| Finish direction | Finish appearance should be reviewed against cabinet color, countertop, appliances and room lighting. | Finish approval sample | View product page |
| Appliance or refrigerator panels | Large panels need grip, projection, fixing and pull-length review before final approval. | Hardware Schedule | Control package |
Sample and finish approval routes for US buyers
For made-to-order hardware, the safest trade route is to review physical finish, scale and room suitability before a project team releases a whole-home package.
| Decision to make | Recommended route | Use when | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial scale and form | Essential Handle & Knob Set | The buyer needs a first physical read of grip, scale and product family direction. | View product page |
| Finish family comparison | Heritage Finish Knobs Palette | The design team needs to compare finish families before narrowing the package. | View product page |
| Final finish approval | Finish Sign-Off Knob | The selected finish needs client or project-team approval before production. | View product page |
| Studio or project presentation | Studio Projects Sample Box | A client, design team or cabinet shop needs a more structured sample-review route. | View product page |
| Active project with approvals | Project & Drawing Review | Drawings, elevations, finish sign-off, room lists or schedule revisions need coordination. | Review project route |
Account terms
Review
Route
Release
How US trade terms are confirmed
Trade terms are confirmed after Capramont understands the buyer, project type, sample needs and likely ordering pattern. This prevents the account route from being treated as a generic discount page and keeps made-to-order hardware tied to the correct specification workflow.
Buyer and project fit
Capramont reviews whether the enquiry is trade-led, project-led, sample-led or still at supplier-review stage.
Support path selected
The right next step may be finish samples, product proof, project review, submittals or hardware schedule control.
Terms before production
Commercial terms and ordering logic should be confirmed before made-to-order cabinet hardware enters production.
| Stage | What is checked | US next step |
|---|---|---|
| Trade review | Company type, buyer role, account suitability and likely repeat or project-led use. | Apply for Trade Access |
| Sample review | Finish, grip, scale, cabinet color and project suitability before approval. | View product page |
| Specification pack | Product pages, US Letter spec sheets, finish approval notes and submittal references. | Open spec pack route |
| Project review | Drawings, elevations, custom centers, appliance panels and schedule questions. | Review project route |
| Approved account ordering | Account ordering follows qualification, not unreviewed public-discount access. | Trade Account Login |
US specification points before ordering
Trade account approval does not replace specification review. US projects still need hardware checked against the cabinetry type, room use and documentation needed by the project team.
Face-frame, inset and full-overlay cabinetry
Check pull placement, projection and grip clearance against rails, stiles, drawer fronts and doors before the hardware package is released.
Appliance and refrigerator panels
Large panels need a controlled review of pull type, fixing method, visual scale and room-by-room consistency.
Pantry, laundry room and mudroom use
High-touch cabinetry needs finish approval and practical grip review, especially where handles are used daily by several people.
Kitchens, closets and bathroom vanities
For multiple rooms, use a hardware schedule so product choices, finishes, quantities and approvals stay in one controlled record.
Product proof available before ordering
Use product pages, physical samples, imagery and verified US Letter spec sheets where available to reduce uncertainty before made-to-order production.
Finish approval
Finish Sign-Off Knob
Physical finish approval route before a trade or project order is released.
View product page
Spec sheet
Beaufort Cabinet Handle
Representative cabinet handle for trade review, submittals and product-page proof.
View product page · US Letter spec sheet
Product page
Westbourne Cabinet Pull
Architectural pull option for flat fronts, feature cabinetry and project-led review.
View product page · US Letter spec sheet
Trade proof
Brunswick Cabinet Handle
Pull-handle route for cabinet shops and designers building a project package.
View product page · US Letter spec sheet
Drawer fronts
Egerton Cup
Cup pull product proof for drawers, traditional cabinetry and approval packs.
View product page · US Letter spec sheet
Schedule route
Farringdon Handle
Handle route for kitchens, closets, pantries and whole-home hardware schedules.
View product page · US Letter spec sheetQuestions before applying for trade access
Can a US designer apply without a live project?
Yes. A relevant US designer, architect, builder, cabinet shop or millwork team can apply for trade access before a live order. The application should explain whether the immediate need is supplier review, samples, finish approval or future project support.
Is trade access the same as approved account ordering?
No. Trade access is the review route. Approved account ordering follows qualification, so product selection, project support, finish approval and commercial terms can be aligned before made-to-order hardware is released.
What should a cabinet shop send before asking for terms?
A cabinet shop should send buyer role, project stage, preferred product routes, center-to-center or hole spacing needs, drawings if available and whether the job includes face-frame, inset, full-overlay or appliance-panel cabinetry.
When is a hardware schedule better than a trade account request?
A hardware schedule is better when the project involves multiple rooms, repeat sizes, several finishes, client approval, phased release or future reorders. It keeps products, rooms, quantities and approval status in one controlled record.
Are US Letter spec sheets available?
Use verified US Letter spec sheets where they are available on the finished product cards. If a direct US Letter PDF is not verified, the safer route is to use the US product page and request a project-specific spec pack.