Cabinets are one of the essential things that highlight the entire kitchen. They provide an elegant look to the area, especially if they are painted white. However, homeowners may encounter some problems over time — one of these is yellowing cabinets.
The biggest culprit is direct sunlight, which tends to discolor or damage painted wood and laminated surfaces. Furthermore, some cabinet finishes, such as vinyl, might fade when they’re exposed to sunlight.
Consider using window film, shades, or drapes to protect your cabinets from sunlight. They should not be exposed to direct sunlight for long periods and are generally not warrantied for color-fastness. In most cases, sun damage may result in permanent discoloration.
Grease is the second culprit of yellowing cabinets. When you start cooking, those enticing odors swirl into the air as grease particles. As a result, they’ll stick to your shimmering white cabinets — causing them to turn yellow.
It would be best if you did not allow grease to build on your cabinets to avoid this. Always turn on the exhaust fan or range hood as soon as you start boiling, broiling, or deep-frying to filter out at least some tiny particles before they strike the surrounding surfaces.
Oil-based paints (alkyd paints) may acquire a yellow hue due to how they cure, specifically if your kitchen gets little sunlight. Some kinds of varnish, particularly older, non-urethane-based varieties, can yellow over time. Also, the paint may turn amber-colored due to moisture.
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You can try several cleaning techniques on your kitchen cabinets if they have significantly yellowed. But if cleaning does not help, you may want to try another intervention, such as painting with a durable product like a KCMA coating or even acrylic or enamel paint.
The Picky Painters is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The painting company offers various services, such as Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing. Reach out to us if you want to make your kitchen cabinets look brand new again.
Call (216) 403-2545 or email joe@thepickypainters.com.
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