Maintaining the finish of your cabinets

StyleCraft believes that your dream home should be beautiful for a Lifetime. That's why we construct quality cabinets that are not only beautiful but also easy to maintain.

The maintenance of StyleCraft cabinets is very simple. Because we use an advanced wood protectant called a "catalyzed varnish," your wood's natural beauty and shine can remain factory new for years with very little attention. This varnish withstands the effects of water and common household chemicals like alcohol and mineral spirits, as well as the corrosiveness of certain foods like mustard and ketchup. It is considered so effective when combating these harmful substances that it meets the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association standards. The protectant combines two components before application and results in a hard, durable, and dazzling finish. Even our cabinets that are referred to as "painted" are finished with a pigmented catalyzed varnish. Whenever you are shopping for kitchen or bath cabinets, be certain that they are finished with this protectant; many small, local shops spray only traditional lacquer furniture finishes, and they simply do not wear as well. We've taken this extra measure to ensure easy maintenance and a long, beautiful life for your wood products.

Since we believe that fine woodwork should be considered, to a certain extent, a delicate material requiring a gentle touch, we want to help you maintain its beauty, richness, and elegance. In caring for your cabinets, you need only wipe them about once a month with a cloth dampened in a mild cleaning solution such as Fantastic or Spic and Span Pine Cleaner. Should you find a stain remaining after using these products, just increase the intensity of the cleaning solution. Be careful to limit the amount of solution that runs into the cracks of the door where the panels meet the frames.

Maintaining the luster and shine is an important factor when keeping your woodwork looking like new. Choose a non buildup product like Pledge or Lemon Wood Plus to bring out the dazzle in your favorite furniture pieces. Be sure to choose your cleaners carefully. Do not, under any circumstances, use anything abrasive like a cleanser or soft scrub, as these cleaners will scratch, dull, and potentially even shorten the life of the finish. Do not use a product like Liquid Gold, as the buildup will change the color of the finish. If you have cabinets that are white or a light color, polishing is not recommended.

With very little attention, your StyleCraft cabinets will remain beautiful for years to come. If you have particular questions or concerns about the care and keeping of your cabinetry and/or woodwork, please feel free to contact us.