Kitchen Specification Reference Guide 03-2023

Care and Cleaning / Finish Guide: Before your cabinets reach your home, they were inspected to ensure a quality finished product. Here are some recommendations for caring for your cabinetry. 1. As with all wood products, avoid excessive moisture. Our cabinetry is designed specifically for indoor use; we do not recommend it for outdoor applications. If storing your cabinetry in a place where the temperature and humidity levels are high, such as a garage or basement, wood shrinkage or swelling may happen. The cabinetry may lose its aesthetic features and function defectively. 2. After installation, wipe down all exterior and interior surfaces with a damp cloth to remove dust. Work on a small area at a time and wipe dry. 3. You may clean and protect wood cabinetry finishes using any commercially available wood cleaning polish. We recommend an emulsion-type cleaner such as Murphy Oil Soap, because it doesn't use wax, petroleum solvents or silicones. The extended use of wax polishes can result in wax film build up, while the use of silicone polishes can harm the cabinet's finish. Avoid spray-type polishes that contain petroleum solvents, as they are flammable and toxic if swallowed. 4. Use a damp cloth when cleaning normal household spills. After wiping thoroughly, dry the surface with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn stains, it may be necessary to use a mild detergent with warm water. Always dry the surface immediately. Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or powdered cleansers. Do not allow oven cleaning agents to touch any part of the cabinet. 5. It is important to wipe spills up as they occur. Pay special attention to areas around sinks and dishwashers. Avoid dripping damp or wet dish towels over the door of the sink base cabinet. Over time, this moisture can cause permanent water damage to the door. For convenient unobtrusive storage, you can purchase an out-of-the way sliding towel rack. 6. Do not use a dish cloth to wipe your cabinets as it may contain remnants of grease or detergents. The Sunny Wood Finish: A cabinet’s face is what customers proudly show their friends and family in their new kitchen. While no one can see the detail of Sunny Wood’s quality cabinet construction, everyone notices and wants to touch the incredibly smooth and beautiful finish of our cabinets and vanities. For Sunny Wood's Stained Cabinets: 1. We begin with a smoothly sanded piece of hardwood or veneered plywood. 2. Next, we apply layers of stain and inspect it against a standard. 3. After a sufficient number of stain layers are applied according to our standards, we evenly spray on an acid catalyst to accelerate the drying process. 4. A sealer is then applied. 5. The hardwood piece is placed in an industrial drying environment to ensure the stain will not fade and the sealer can cure properly. 6. Next, we sand the piece with a fine grit sandpaper. 7. We again inspect against a standard to ensure the piece is within our color parameters. 8. Then an acid catalyzed topcoat is applied, and the piece is again dried.

We have a similar process for painted pieces: 1. We begin with a smoothly sanded piece of hardwood or veneered plywood.