Your project may be complete, but like any part of your home, your new cabinetry and finishes will require some ongoing care.
This page outlines how to properly maintain your space and what changes are normal over time.
Clean with warm water and a soft cloth or sponge
If needed, use heavily diluted dish soap
Dry surfaces after cleaning
Harsh chemicals
Multi-surface cleaners
āAll-naturalā or acidic cleaners (like citric acid)
These can damage the finish over time. Here is a list of cleaning items we suggest.
All clients are provided with a touch-up kit for minor wear over time.
Over time, you may also notice:
This is normal and part of owning real wood cabinetry.
All wood moves over time. Wood can expand or contract based on temperature and humidity. From time to time, movement may require caulking as part of your ongoing maintenance. Additionally, hinge screws, drawer slides, etc can come out of alignment with use. If you are not comfortable making these adjustments, most handymen should be
able to help or you can reach out to us for any maintenance issues and we can assess a trip charge at that time.
We use soft close drawer slides. The drawer slides are top of the line and an improvement over regular drawer slides. Once installed, you may find that from drawer to drawer there is
a difference in opening or closing. This is due to drawer size and existing cabinet boxes not being square or level. Some variation is normal and we check all drawers to make sure they are within the expected margin.
All WHITE surfaces (metal, enamel, laminate and paint) can yellow over time. This includes all surface types for kitchen cabinetry. There is no way to predict if and when this will happen. We use products that minimize this risk as much as possible. Additionally, spills must be wiped up on white cabinetry as quickly as possible to prevent staining.Ā
We use the best supplies we can to ensure a beautiful, quality finish for years to come. With all painted surfaces there is a possibility of wear and fading. Additionally, when painting existing doors, even with the best prep work, it is impossible to know what contaminants may be in the wood that could affect the finish. RF does everything possible to give you a long lasting finish, however with pre-existing doors there could be wear due to reasons beyond our control. To reduce risk, RF offers new raw doors. If you notice any chipping on painted
doors (raw or previously existing), it should be addressed immediately, to prevent further wear, by using your touch up kit.
*Note: Above the range microwaves and side venting dishwashers can damage any and all types of cabinetry. These are not frequent issues but something to take note of in your kitchen layout and when purchasing appliances.
Like any part of your home, your cabinetry may require occasional maintenance over time.
This can include:
These types of maintenance are normal and help keep your space looking and functioning its best.
For best results, refer back to this page periodically as your space ages.
Normal wear and environmental factors can affect painted surfaces over time.
Use your touch-up kit as soon as possible to prevent further wear.
High-use areas naturally experience more contact and friction.