Golden Age Refacing's Post Installation Care

Jan 29

To preserve the beauty and longevity of your cabinets, regular cleaning and maintenance are essential.

Avoid Abrasive Cleaners: Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleaners like Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, as they can remove the finish or scratch the surface.
Mild Cleaning Solution: Use a gentle dish soap with warm to hot water for routine cleaning. For laminate cabinets, a mild dish soap or vinegar solution works well.
Dry Immediately: After cleaning, wipe the surface with a dry cloth to prevent streaking or water damage.
Tougher Stains & Scuffs: For tougher marks, try an alcohol-based product such as methyl hydrate, available at hardware stores.

Wood and laminate surfaces are susceptible to heat and moisture damage. To protect your cabinets:

Keep Appliances Away: Keep heat-producing appliances such as kettles, rice cookers, and slow cookers away from cabinets. If stored under upper cabinets, pull them onto the counter when in use and direct steam away.
Self-Cleaning Ovens: If using a self-cleaning oven function, crack open the nearby cabinet doors and drawers to allow heat to escape.

Depending on your cabinet type, follow these steps:

European-Style Cabinets: Locate the clip on the back of the hinge and press to release. To reattach, align the clips and slide them into place until you hear a click.
Face Frame Cabinets: Locate the screw at the center-back of the hinge. To remove or reattach, loosen or tighten the screw while leaving the hinge plate attached.

To Remove: Locate the clips on the underside of the drawer, unclip, then slide the drawer forward and lift it off the glides.
To Reattach: Extend the drawer glides fully, rest the drawer back onto the glides, and close the drawer completely. Reopen to ensure the glides have clicked into place.
Adjustments:
- The rolling wheel adjusts the drawer left or right.
- The shim slider adjusts the drawer up or down.

If your cabinet doors shift over time, you may need to adjust the hinges:

Locate Adjustment Screws: Open the door to expose the hinge and find the adjustment screws on the hinge plate.
Vertical Adjustment: To raise or lower the door, turn the vertical adjustment screw clockwise (up) or counterclockwise (down).
Horizontal Adjustment: If doors have gaps, turn the horizontal adjustment screw to shift them left or right.
Test the Door: Close and check alignment, making further adjustments if needed.

Protect from Moisture: Avoid prolonged water exposure. Wipe up spills immediately to prevent swelling or warping.
Use Cabinet Liners: Protect shelves and interiors from spills and scratches with cabinet liners.
Inspect for Damage: Regularly check for peeling edges, scratches, or misaligned doors and make adjustments as needed.
Repair Minor Damage: Use fill stick crayons to fix minor chips or scratches.

For video tutorials on door and hinge adjustments, visit our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/goldenagerefacing

For further assistance, email chloe@goldenagerefacing.com or call Cliff at (778) 878-0114.

Cabinet Refacing Process