Kitchen Specification Reference Guide 01-2020

stiles and rails. Product failure is most prominent in high moisture conditions and environments. These include waterfront properties and coastal regions. Moisture control is most important in these environments and is highly recommended to help maintain your Sunny Wood cabinetry. Painted Wood Cabinets: Expansion and contraction can create open joints in the finish of painted cabinetry. This is a normal occurrence. An open joint is not considered a defect and is widely accepted in the cabinet industry. The finish will still protect the surface, and the structural integrity of the joint should not be affected. These issues are shared by every manufacturer of painted wood cabinets and are not unique to Sunny Wood. Wood may expand and contract differently from cabinet to cabinet as wood is a natural material. Even joints in the same cabinet may behave differently. Some joined wood may not show any joint lines, others may be slightly visible, while others may be easily visible joint lines. Joint lines may also appear due to repeated impacts from everyday use if soft-close hinges are not installed. An exposed wood joint can be damaged from exposure to water or high moisture levels. Therefore, wipe off any excess moisture from cabinet surfaces as soon as possible. Discoloration: All paints, especially lighter colors, are susceptible to discoloration due to airborne particles such as those caused by cooking, grilling, tobacco smoke, fireplaces, and candles. Prolonged exposure to artificial light may alter the finish color. Moisture may discolor the finish. Installation: It is extremely important that all base cabinets are perfectly squared during installation for proper drawer alignment. This should be verified before countertop installation. Stained Wood Cabinets: Solid wood will expand or contract with changes in temperature and humidity. Such conditions are not indicative of faulty materials or craftsmanship. In the winter, when the temperature falls and humidity levels are low, contraction may cause a narrow unfinished line on stained wood cabinets. To blend these lines into the finished wood, apply a pigmented furniture polish. Maintaining a consistent color is a common challenge in any industry using a natural product like wood that has inherently different color due to grain variations. It is important to recognize these differences and understand that every product made with wood will vary slightly from cabinet to cabinet and even within a cabinet door or other component. The Effects of Exposure to Light: Exposure to light will change the color of wood in a short time. When purchasing any wood product, it is important to understand that the sample or display you are making your selection from may be aged. Therefore, it will represent what your cabinets may look like in time and will not represent what they will look like when they are new from the factory. Conversely, a freshly produced product will match more closely with your freshly produced cabinets but will not represent the way they look when aged.

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