Painted cabinets are popular and also require a commitment from the homeowner to keep them in pristine condition, typically more maintenance than stained cabinetry. If you plan to select painted cabinetry for your home, here are three things to know about paint on wood surfaces.
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Paint characteristics are the same, no matter the brand, the surface, or the cabinet manufacturer. What can you expect when you buy painted cabinets from Showplace?
As described in our blog about stains, wood allows stains to soak into wood and take on some of the character of the wood.
Paint, on the other hand, just sits on top of surfaces, including wood used for cabinets. We go to great lengths to ensure your cabinets look like new for as long as possible, but here are 3 things to expect from painted cabinets.
Open Door Joints
When we build our doors, we use glue and joint grooves to construct the doors. Then, we place all doors in a clamp that presses the joints together until the glue dries. This process ensures that the door construction is as solid as possible.
Change in climate, meaning high or low humidity, may cause wood to shrink or expand, causing paint to crack at those joints where there may be the most movement. This is normal and is not considered a warranty event.
Surface Damage
Even though we move all finished parts through a large oven to bake on a top coat for all finishes, that is no match for life with kids and pets.
Toys, claws, pots and pans, utensils, and other hard, sharp surfaces can still do damage to our paint and this is not covered under our warranty.
Surface damage includes stain spots, chips, paint wear, scratches, and more.
Water Damage
Just like with the wear and tear from living around your cabinets, water and other liquids can also damage painted surfaces.
You may see abnormal wear to your paint on cabinets around a sink or waste basket cabinet.
Be sure to take care of your cabinets using the information in our blog post about caring for painted cabinets.
It’s important to note that touch up kits for our standard paints are an easy tool to help with maintenance on chips and blemishes. Be sure to ask your dealer to include a kit with your painted order. Read our warranty here.
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So, how do you enjoy your painted cabinetry for years to come? Be sure to clean your cabinets regularly and keep them dry, do your best to avoid dents and scratches, and keep a safe humidity level in your home.
Connect with a local Showplace dealer to get started on your next home improvement project.
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