Care and Cleaning of Pre-finished Wood Cabinetry
Your cabinet finish is formulated to provide an attractive appearance and long-lasting protection. These effects will continue to endure with a minimal amount of care. Certain guidelines should be followed:
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt, and dry with a soft cloth
- To remove grease and oil, use a soft sponge wet with mild, soapy water. Follow this with a clean, damp cloth to remove any soap residues. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
- Do not use harsh cleaning fluids, (Fantastic, Windex, 409, Ammonia, etc.). These can harm the finish.
- Avoid abrasive cleaners, e.g., Comet Cleanser, as they can leave scratches in the finish.
- Furniture waxes, lemon oils, and polishes vary in composition and are not recommended since some of them may damage the finish. They are typically not necessary since our finishes are formulated to retain their original gloss and appearance if these guidelines are followed.
Product Warranty
Woodline Cabinets warrants its products against defects in material and workmanship for a period of (1) year from the date of delivery. This warranty does not apply in the case of product damage as the result of misuse, abuse, improper handling, or storage and/ or improper installation of Woodline Cabinets products nor does it apply to expenses incurred in the removal, shipment, or re-installation of Woodline Cabinets products. This warranty is in lieu of all other implied or expressed warranties.
Important Information
Finish Characteristics – Our cabinetry is constructed using many pieces of solid wood and veneers. Because no two trees look alike, authentic woods can vary in color and character markings such as streaks, knots, and grain patterns. Since stains may attract differently to these grain patterns, some natural light and dark areas may result. The beauty lies in these natural variations of color and grain that give each cabinet its own individual charm. The beauty of these products are protected with a furniture quality exterior finish. After a period of time, there may be changes in the finish color as it ages in its surrounding conditions. Due to this natural aging process, the finish can also “deepen” over time, darkening the color of the wood or creating a “shadowing” effect where doors overlap the frame. These are inherent characteristics of the finish, and the natural aging process adds to the unique appearance of the cabinetry. Due to these minor differences in tone, it may not be possible to match the finish color of existing cabinets when replacing doors or adding cabinets at a later date.
Natural Finish – Natural finishes highlight the inherent qualities of genuine wood to create a truly beautiful product. It is important to realize that the beauty of clear finished cabinetry really comes from the natural qualities of wood itself. Only select solid hardwoods and hardwood veneers are used to construct our cabinetry. The beauty of these genuine woods lies in the variation of color and grain. Shadings of white, red, black, yellow, and even green may be visible. Mineral streaks may also add to the distinctive appearance, reflecting the tree’s “life history” as it absorbed minerals differently from one area to another. Grain and apparent texture may range from even and consistent to varied and dramatic. These natural variations result in unique character markings on adjacent cabinets, on pairs of doors and even within the same panel. These variations can also appear on edges of hardwood doors where solid lumber cores are exposed in certain styles. We point out these unique characteristics of natural finishes to emphasize that each piece of wood is different and the varied effect of naturally finished cabinetry in a complete kitchen or bath may be different from that represented by a smaller display or finish sample. The variations are broad, and that is where the beauty of natural wood lies.