Cabinetry is your home's most significant piece of furniture. How it functions is vital to your everyday life - and even more important is how it will hold up over the years. When designing custom cabinetry, important decisions are made: the kind of wood species to use, how many drawers or shelves it needs, whether it should include a trash roll-out, and what the door profile will look like. Of course, you will also decide on the finish. Will it be painted, stained, glazed or have a special finishing technique?
A Cabinet's Extra Coat of Protection
Regardless of your choice, did you know that the finish of your kitchen cabinetry is not just about looks—it's about protection, durability, and long-lasting beauty. In fact, investing in a superior finish is one of the best ways to ensure that your cabinetry stands the test of time!
A high-quality finish protects your cabinets from the inevitable wear and tear of daily use. In the kitchen, where moisture, heat, and constant handling are a part of everyday life, cabinets need an extra layer of defense. A superior finish, like post-catalyzed conversion varnish, forms a strong, durable shield that resists scratches, stains, and general wear, keeping your cabinetry looking new for years.
The Post-Catalyzed Conversion Varnish Difference
Crown Cabinetry won't settle for anything but the very best! We only use post-catalyzed conversion varnish. It's considered the best varnish for fine furniture because it can be passed on for generations. Due to its cost and application, post-catalyzed varnish exceeds the cabinet industry standard.
Catalyzed conversion varnish consists of two parts: the finish liquid (paint or stain) and a hardener (the catalyst). Crown adds the hardening agent in-house and in small batches because it lasts only 8 hours.
The catalyst causes a chemical reaction, bonding the finish to the wood. It provides additional durability when combined with a heat-curing process. Crown Cabinetry has state-of-the-art paint booths specifically designed to finish fine furniture. These booths enable us to bake on the finish to ensure hardness and long-lasting beauty.
Crown Cabinetry guarantees the finish for ten years. While they only require soap and water to clean, they'll withstand solvents as strong as fingernail polish remover without causing harm.
Cheaper, Less Effective Finish Options
Most cabinet shops use a bulk-manufactured, pre-catalyzed varnish because it's cheaper, faster, and easier to use. However, the pre-catalyzed finish is less durable and deteriorates sooner.
Some homeowners consider hiring a painter to finish cabinets on the job site. There are many great painters, but a job site is not ideal for finishing your home's most prominent piece of furniture. Unfortunately, job sites are filled with sawdust, dirt, and drywall particles that can land in your finish.
Quality That Lasts a Lifetime
We model our approach after the words of Ron Kaufman, customer service expert, author and speaker. "Quality is a choice. Choose to make it better." Using a post-catalyzed conversion varnish takes more time and effort in our shop, but the results are worth it! A strong finish means that your cabinetry will look ideal for a lifetime. That's worth every penny!
View our custom finishes or visit us at any of our locations:
Crown Cabinetry / KC Metro Showroom
KC Metro Showroom1745 NW Burdett Crossing, Blue Springs, MO, 64015
Central Kansas Showroom & Plant
Showroom & Plant210 North Brady Street Abilene, KS, 66410
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