FAQ
Common questions
What kind of paint is used in our cabinet refinishing?
We use waterborne, polyurethane-based low VOC wood coatings. These coatings have great adhesion and resistance properties, making them perfect for cabinet refinishing. The products we use meet or exceed KCMA standards.
How long does it take?
It will take 5-10 days, depending on the size of the kitchen and the scope of work being performed.
How is the paint applied?
Everything will be sprayed with a fine finish sprayer. The doors and drawers will be finished in our shop and the bases will be sprayed on site.
How much does it cost?
The cost can vary greatly depending on the size of the kitchen and the scope of the project.
Is cabinet refacing worth the money?
If your kitchen layout is fine the way it is and your cabinet boxes are in good shape, refacing absolutely can be worth it. You’ll get an upgraded look in a shorter timeframe and at a lower cost.
Is painting or refacing cabinets cheaper?
Painting cabinets is typically considerably cheaper than refacing. It’s a good way to refresh the look of your kitchen, but you won’t get to upgrade your door style or change layout.
Caring for your cabinets
Caring for your cabinets properly will ensure you can enjoy them for many years to come. Many factors like water, humidity, cleaning products and grease can affect your cabinets, you can learn more about cabinet care here.
Moisture
Repeated short-term exposure to excessive moisture such as splashing of surfaces from a sink WILL result in irreversible damage to wood cabinetry.
Steam, as from cook tops, can cause problems as well.
Moisture should be wiped from surfaces immediately to minimize damage.
If wood has a chance to absorb excess moisture, efforts should be made to dry out the wood including substrates immediately.
Avoid direct high heat and instead use fans and dehumidifiers.
Humidity
As humidity increases, wood expands. While unfinished (exposed) wood will exhibit the most dramatic changes, even finished wood will change with long-term changes in humidity. Where humidity exposure is uneven, pieces may warp, cup or bow. Most often, if humidity levels are returned to a normal level and maintained for a period of time, these issues will disappear.
Solid wood will dimensionally change more across grain than with grain
Dryness
While most focus is on too wet (damp) or too humid conditions, too dry conditions can be equally damaging to cabinetry. The circumstances below are not a reason for replacement but instead, an indication that humidity levels are too low and need to be remedied.
Temperature
Temperature variation can cause some of the same problems as humidity variation and the two are often interrelated. Sudden temperature changes cause more dramatic material changes.
Remediation
Use dehumidifiers and/or air conditioners to control excess humidity
Project Preparation
We will need your assistance in the preparation of your project, to enable us to do the job efficiently and produce the best results that will last.
Cabinet Care Guide
Caring for your cabinets properly will ensure you can enjoy them for many years to come. Follow these guidelines in caring for your cabinets.