Frequently Asked Questions about Metal Cabinets

Outdoor cabinets are made of 0.6 mm galvanized steel sheet. Indoor cabinets are made of 0.6 mm cold-rolled steel (DKP). All of them are electrostatically powder-coated with polyester paint and made in our factory in Metamorfosi, Attica.

No. The galvanized steel, the electrostatic polyester coating and the hidden galvanized hinge pins on the doors protect the cabinet from rust. The cabinets also come with a 5-year warranty against rust.

A simply painted cabinet is protected only by its paint. Galvanized steel is moisture-resistant by itself and is then electrostatically coated with polyester paint, so it has double protection: from the metal and from the coating.

Yes. Outdoor cabinets are built to stay on a balcony, veranda or roof all year round. The electrostatic polyester coating does not fade in the sun.

No, not even with slanting rain. The cabinet has 4 cm ventilation louvres so the inside stays aired and free of condensation.

Each shelf holds up to 80 kg.

A plastic cabinet costs less at first, but sun and time make it fade, warp and carry less weight. A galvanized metal cabinet is sturdier, locks, holds up to 80 kg per shelf and lasts for many years. Read the full comparison in our article Plastic or metal cabinet (in Greek).

There are single-door, double-door and three-door cabinets, from 1 m to 1.95 m high. Sizes are given as Height × Width × Depth in centimetres.

Yes, we make custom-size cabinets to order. Ask for a quote at info@alkan.gr or +30 210 28 41 244 with the dimensions you need. The price depends on the size and is given with the quote. Special orders require a non-refundable deposit.

• Measure the height, width and depth of the free space at its narrowest point.
• Check the balcony door frame and windows: the cabinet must not block them.
• Check whether the floor slopes for drainage; the levelling feet adjust up to 3 cm.
• Note any pipes, taps, sockets or air-conditioner unit in the way.
• Leave enough room in front for the doors to open fully.

You can choose a cabinet with shelves, with an inverted-L partition or with a full-height partition, depending on what you want to store.

Yes, the shelves can be moved in 7 cm steps to fit what you store.

Yes. Each cabinet is delivered separately, so you can place them side by side to suit your space.

For brooms, mops and ladders, choose a cabinet with a partition that leaves a tall free space. For rolled rugs there are the rug cabinets and for the washing machine the washing machine cabinet, with shelves for detergents.

The frame comes in 5 colours (RAL 9010, 1015, 7001, 7035, 7043) and the doors in about 24 RAL colours. See every shade in our colour chart.

Yes, on request. Contact us with the RAL code you want.

Yes, you choose the frame colour and the door colour separately.

Yes, every cabinet has a lock with two keys. A high-security lock is not available.

The cabinet stands on 10 cm metal legs, so you can clean underneath, with 3 cm levelling feet to level it on a sloping floor. Plastic feet are available for level floors.

We recommend always fixing the cabinet to the wall, especially on balconies and roofs exposed to wind.

Usually yes, but it depends on the building regulations and on whether the space is private or shared. Before ordering, check with the building manager or the owners’ meeting.

Yes, by arrangement and at an extra cost. Let us know what you need when you order.

Usually 20–35 days, because every cabinet is made and painted to order in the colour you choose.

Delivery is free in central Attica for orders over €69. For smaller orders it starts at €15, depending on the area. See the delivery information.

Yes, through a transport company of your choice. We deliver free of charge to its depot in Athens and the customer pays the cost from there to the destination.

Yes, as long as the cabinet fits up the staircase.

You can pay by credit or debit card, with Klarna or by bank transfer. Instalments are available only through Klarna. See all payment methods.

Yes, at our factory at Artemidos 11, Metamorfosi. Opening hours: Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00 and Saturday 09:00–14:00.

If the cabinet rusts within the 5-year warranty period, we replace it.

No. Every cabinet is made and painted to order in the size and colour you choose, so returns are not possible. If a cabinet arrives damaged, contact us right away.

Clean the cabinet with water only, without chemical cleaners. Touch-up paint is not available.

Yes to both. We take orders for hotels, apartment buildings and businesses, with discounts depending on quantity. Ask for a quote at info@alkan.gr or +30 210 28 41 244.