What To Expect From Painted Cabinets

Aug 3

Painted cabinets are a growing trend in cabinet design, and this means big changes in the care and maintenance of these new fixtures. However, these cabinets do have a lot they can offer. Here is what you can expect from painted cabinets.

Regular Cleaning Is a Necessity

Just like most things you regularly use, regular cleaning is crucial to keep painted cabinets looking their best. Painted cabinets will not get any dirtier than regular stained cabinets, but they will show grime more easily due to their solid color.

In order to clean your painted cabinets, it is important to use a gentle cleaner and a soft rag to avoid damaging their surface. A good choice is to use mild dish soap and water along with a microfiber cloth. How difficult it is to clean these cabinets will depend on the grime and how often you give your cabinets a thorough cleaning.

Paint Does Not Mean Cabinets Are Waterproof

Despite what some homeowners believe, the paint will not make cabinets waterproof. It may offer some protection, but it is still crucial to clean up any spills as soon as they occur to keep cabinets clean and dry.

It is particularly important to pay attention to areas immediately surrounding sources of water, such as sinks, dishwashers, and countertop appliances. These often lead to a lot of moisture that could damage wood cabinets.

Paint May Chip

Just like the paint job on your car and walls, painted cabinets can suffer from chips and scratches that will damage your cabinet’s appearance. This is most likely to occur on frequent contact surfaces such as doors and drawers, whether from regular use or from accidental collisions with dishes and silverware. So, touch-ups are going to be needed in time. However, with care, this may be a long time, at which point you can contact the cabinet maker for touch-ups.

Hairline Cracks May Form

Wood regularly expands and contracts with changes in humidity, and this will lead to hairline cracks in the paint. These are most common in joints where multiple pieces of wood meet. It also is most visible with lighter-colored paints.

How severe these cracks will be depends on the particular wood being used as well as the techniques used in crafting the door. These same cracks will form in stained cabinets; however, they are simply not as visible due to the way wood grain camouflages it.

Painted cabinets may present more issues in some cases than their stained counterparts but don’t let that dissuade you from choosing the cabinets of your dreams. When designed, crafted, and installed by professionals painted cabinets can be a great choice for any home.

For high quality cabinets designed specifically to your home and vision, contact New River Cabinets & Design. Our professional cabinet designers have the skills and experience to design, build, and install custom cabinets designed with your home in mind. Call us at 910-478-8554 and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.