Caring for Counter Tops

Follow these Routine Care Instructions for long lasting performace and appearance of your quartz countertops.

Follow these Do’s & Don’ts from this Granite Care Guide to keep your countertops looking as beautiful as the day they were installed.

Stained & Painted Cabinets

Please be aware that wood expands and contracts. With painted cabinetry, this natural process will create open joints in the painted finish. An open joint line is not considered a defect and it is widely accepted in the kitchen cabinet industry. Some people think joint lines actually add to the appeal of painted cabinets. The finish will still protect the surface, and the structural integrity of the joint will not be affected. These issues are shared by every manufacturer of painted all wood cabinets, and are not unique to Hometown Cabinets.

Wood may expand and contract differently from cabinet to cabinet. Even joints within the same cabinet may behave differently. Some joined wood may not show any joint lines, others may be slightly visible, while others may display easily visible joint lines.

Joint lines also may occur due to the repeated impacts from normal everyday use.

An exposed open wood joint can be damaged from prolonged exposure to water or heavy moisture. 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 cooking, grilling, tobacco smoke, fireplaces or candles. Prolonged exposure to natural or artificial light may alter the finish color. Moisture may also discolor the finish.

Cabinets are made of natural wood and may vary in texture, color or wood grain, and exhibit subtle changes over time. Color variations in stained cabinets are a natural occurrence due to species, age, character of cabinets, and exposure to UV light and sunlight. For this reason, the new cabinets you order may not match display samples and/or existing cabinets as the any natural raw material will take stain differently.

Flooring Care

Follow this Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring Care Guide to maintain the longevity of your new LVT flooring.

Check out this Hardwood Cleaning & Care Guide to keep your flooring clean and maintained.