Quick answer: Aluminium carpentry is custom cabinetry, wardrobes and storage built from fabricated aluminium panels and frames instead of wood. It is waterproof, termite-proof and formaldehyde-free, which suits Singapore’s humid climate. Design Profession designs, fabricates and installs aluminium kitchen cabinets, wardrobes and vanity cabinets for homes and commercial spaces.
What Does Aluminium Carpentry Include?
- Kitchen cabinets: base and wall cabinets, pantries and drawers. See aluminium kitchen cabinets.
- Wardrobes: floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes. See aluminium wardrobes.
- Bathroom vanities: waterproof vanity cabinets. See bathroom aluminium cabinets.
- Storage and commercial carpentry: hostel, office and institutional fit-outs. See commercial and hostel carpentry.
How Aluminium Cabinets Are Made
Quality aluminium cabinets use honeycomb-reinforced panels and welded joints, finished with laminate or powder-coat. Learn more in our honeycomb aluminium cabinet guide. Everything is fabricated to your measurements in a workshop, then installed on site.
Aluminium vs Wood Carpentry
| Feature | Aluminium carpentry | Wood / plywood carpentry |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Waterproof | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Termites | Termite-proof | Vulnerable |
| Formaldehyde | Zero-formaldehyde available | Often contains formaldehyde glues |
| Lifespan | 20+ years designed life | 8 – 12 years typical |
| Upfront cost | Higher, from S$280 per foot run | Lower, approx. S$100 – S$160 per foot run |
Details in aluminium vs plywood kitchen cabinets and the honest disadvantages of aluminium cabinets.
The Process, Step by Step
- Free consultation: we discuss your needs, layout and budget.
- Site measurement and design: we measure your space and finalise finishes and hardware.
- Itemised quote: you receive a clear, free quote before work begins.
- Fabrication: cabinets are precision-fabricated in our workshop.
- Installation: usually completed in 2 to 5 working days.
Who Is Aluminium Carpentry For?
It suits homeowners in HDB, BTO, condo and landed homes who want durable, low-maintenance cabinets, and commercial clients such as hostels and offices that need high-traffic durability. We have delivered hostel carpentry for Nanyang Technological University (NTU). See the HDB and BTO design ideas and our price guide.
Also see: aluminium cabinet FAQs, areas we serve and how to choose a supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is custom cabinetry and storage made from fabricated aluminium panels and frames instead of wood, used for kitchens, wardrobes, vanities and commercial spaces.
Yes. Aluminium does not absorb water, so it does not swell, warp or rot like wood.
Our aluminium kitchen cabinets start from S$280 per foot run, and a typical HDB kitchen costs about S$3,000 to S$7,500.
Because cabinets are fabricated off-site, installation is usually completed within 2 to 5 working days.
Yes. We have delivered aluminium hostel carpentry for NTU and handle offices and institutional spaces.