Follow these simple tips to help keep your new kitchen cabinets in great condition for years to come
Prevent water damage
Plumbing, ventilation issues, or water from your kitchen counter can result in water damage.
- For bottom cabinets, consider applying vinyl floor tiles. These are adhesive and easy to cut and fit to your cabinets.
- For the upper cabinets, you may want to try moisture-absorbing shelf liners.
Protect from heat and steam
Keep appliances which produce high heat and steam away from cabinets as much as possible. This includes items like indoor grills, high-heat slow cookers, instant pots, and bathroom wall-mounted heaters. Alternatively, use a heat shield.
Ventilate
Run the kitchen exhaust during cooking. For bathroom cabinets, turn on your vent fan before you shower and let it continue to run for at least 15 minutes afterward.
Protect from direct sunlight
Over time, exposure to UV rays can cause discoloration and fading. If your kitchen cabinets are in a sunny location, consider installing sunlight-blocking drapery or blinds to prevent sunlight from damaging your cabinets.
Use caution with self-cleaning ovens
If possible, when you utilize the self-clean feature, pull the oven outward 8 inches before running the cycle.
Be gentle
Wipe cabinetry with a soft, clean microfiber cloth, either dry or lightly moistened. Avoid abrasive cleaning products and any type of wax. NEVER USE FANTASTICK, as it can yellow white cabinets and make the vinyl surface brittle in thermofoil cabinets over time.
Our products and installation are guaranteed to be defect free for one year.
Should problems occur…
- If thermofoil begins to bubble, detach, or show signs of damage, address the problem immediately, before it worsens. Apply a tiny amount of water-resistant glue to repair thermofoil if you catch it as soon as it starts to peel.
- Should a door or drawer need replacing, reach out to us – we are happy to assist.
