Our Warranty
Warranty | Forever Finish™ | Cabinet care
Project #34—Painted oak kitchen cabinets Powell, Ohio
We create durable finishes and are proud to stand behind them.
Our ultimate promise to you is that we work hard to create seriously durable, grain-filling painted cabinet finishes. We really do care about your happiness with our cabinet refinishing product and service. We want to hear from you any time you have questions about cabinet care or maintenance. Please contact us. We stand behind our cabinet finishes, expect them to last, and will make every reasonable effort to make you happy.
If you need service (even beyond the warranty), PLEASE DO contact us. We promise you’ll always hear back from us by the next business day.
Limited 10-Year Chip-Free Warranty:
Classic Cupboards™ warrants its finishes, to the original purchaser, to be free of chipping under normal use (with exceptions as indicated below) for a period of 10 years from date of installation. This limited warranty does not cover chipping caused by:
-accidental dropping or banging of any object against the cabinet surface (i.e. kitchen knives, pots and pans, dishes etc.)
-repetitive sliding or scraping of an object across the cabinet surface (i.e. slide-out drawers, trash cans, cabinet door hardware, carousel doors, pet damage)
-structural cracks that may appear over time from cabinet joins or repairs, settling, etc.
This limited warranty is non transferable. Under no circumstances does Classic Cupboards™ warrant its finishes to commercial or rental properties.
This limited warranty covers chipping only (with exceptions indicated above) and does not cover stains, spills or any water damage, nor any damage resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence or improper cleaning products and/or methods.
Forever Finish™ Service
With proper cleaning and wax maintenance, your Classic Cupboards Paint™ cabinet finish can last indefinitely. While your Classic Cupboards Paint™ Care & Maintenance Kit provides everything you need for spot cleaning and wax, we highly recommend our Forever Finish™ Annual Cleaning and Wax Service to extend the life of your finish.
Our Forever Finish™ Annual Cleaning and Wax Service was created at the request of our busy clients. We get it, life is hectic and cleaning your cabinets is not at the top of the list.
Our once-a-year visit includes a full cleaning on all cabinets and doors. A fresh coat of wax keeps your cabinets buffed to their original matte luster. Each additional coat of wax adds to the previous layers, further protecting your finish more and more every year.
Our annual visit is simply charged by the hour at our current hourly rate. Most kitchens can be cleaned and waxed in one day and we supply all of the products.
Our Forever Finish™ Service gives your cabinets an even longer and happier life. Contact us to join our Forever Finish™ family of customers and to schedule your Forever Finish™ appointment.
Cabinet Care & Maintenance
Our Classic Cupboards Paint™ cabinet refinishing process results in durable painted cabinets that are easy to clean and maintain.
Cabinet Care & Maintenance kit
At the completion of your cabinet refinishing project, you will receive your personalized Classic Cupboards Paint™ Cabinet Care & Maintenance Kit. Inside this kit you will receive a spray bottle of our recommended Red Juice spray cabinet cleaner, a jar of Classic Cupboards™ Cabinet Wax, and 2 pints of Classic Cupboards Paint™ from your specific batch.
The Red Juice spray cleaner and the Classic Cupboards™ Cabinet Wax will help you to maintain your beautiful painted finish. We ask that you just hold onto your 2 pints of paint and store them in a cool, dry place. The paint would be for us here at Classic Cupboards™ if the unspeakable happens (i.e. a new puppy) and your cabinet gets damaged and needs a fix. We are only a phone call away.
The first three months
Upon completion of your kitchen, it is especially important during the first 3 months to keep your cabinets clean and dry. Your new Classic Cupboards Paint™ cabinet finish has 15 layers that need time to fully cure and harden. Your painted and waxed cabinets will feel completely smooth and dry on the surface, however it takes about 3 months for all of the paint and wax layers to fully cure and harden.
Note: Humidity and heat prevent the paint and wax from curing completely. Jobs completed in the summer months require air conditioning for proper curing.
About the wax sealant
Your Classic Cupboards™ finish has 3–4 coats of Classic Cupboards Wax™ which provide a tough, water-resistant finish designed for kitchens and bathrooms, however IT IS NOT WATERPROOF. If allowed to remain on the surface, water, grease, harsh household cleaning agents, or acidic liquids like coffee or wine will break the finish, thus leaving permanent discoloration or damage.
To maintain a protective coating over your painted finish in high-use areas, such as around the sink, stove, and pull-out trash can, occasionally apply the soft wax with a paper towel and buff to a shine. We highly recommend our Forever Finish™ Annual Cleaning and Wax Service to further extend the life of your finish.
Important steps to protect your finish
- Keep cabinets dry
- Do not scrub cabinets with water or liquid
- Do not use scrub brushes or Mr. Clean sponges
- Do not use harsh household cleaning products
- Clean grease and acidic spills (i.e. coffee and wine) immediately
- Occasionally apply wax in high-use areas (i.e. pull-out trash can)
Keep cabinets dry. Dry off liquids immediately with a clean dry towel.
When mopping the floors, do not get floor cleaners on the cabinets. Dry water off all painted baseboards.
Do not hang wet washcloths or towels on the painted cabinets.
Do not use abrasive or harsh household cleaning products. Clean with water, mild dish soap, unscented alcohol-free wet wipes, or the Red Juice spray cleaner from your Classic Cupboards™ Care & Maintenance Kit.
How to clean spills & grease splatters
- Water
- Mild dish soap
- Unscented, alcohol-free wet wipes
- Red Juice spray cleaner
Your Classic Cupboards Wax™ provides a tough, water-resistant finish designed for kitchens and bathrooms, however IT IS NOT WATERPROOF. If allowed to remain on the surface, water, grease, harsh household cleaning agents, or acidic liquids like coffee or wine will break the finish, thus leaving permanent discoloration or damage.
It is important to clean up spills, especially acidic liquids like coffee and red wine, as soon as possible after they occur. Most spills can be cleaned with just water and a paper towel. Be sure to dry the area after wiping with water.
It is important to clean food and grease splatters as soon as possible after they occur. To clean food or grease splatters, use mild dish soap or the Red Juice spray cleaner from your Classic Cupboards™ Care & Maintenance Kit, an all natural seaweed-based cleaner and degreaser that is FDA approved for safe use around food.
Simply spray the cabinet or paper towel with Red Juice and wipe away the grease and grime. Cabinet areas that are wiped frequently (i.e pull out trash cans) will need an occasional application of your Classic Cupboards™ Wax from your Care & Maintenance Kit.
When & how to use the wax
- Apply in high-use areas (i.e. pull-out trash cans, sink doors)
- Magically removes scuff marks (from shoes, pots and pans, jewelry)
Your Classic Cupboards™ waxed cabinet finish provides a tough, water-resistant surface designed for kitchens and bathrooms. To maintain a protective coating over your painted finish in high-use areas that get cleaned frequently (i.e. pull-out trash can, sink doors), occasionally apply a small amount of the Classic Cupboards™ Wax from your Care & Maintenance Kit.
Clean and dry the area first, then use a white paper towel to apply a small amount of wax and immediately buff to a shine.
How to clean scuff marks
Wax easily removes scuff marks on the surface of your cabinets from shoes, gray marks from pots and pans or belt buckles and jewelry, as well as pencil marks and even blue marks from new denim jeans.
To magically remove any of these marks, put a small amount of wax on a white paper towel and rub the wax over the mark back and forth until the mark disappears. Buff the area with a clean paper towel.
To remove a stubborn scuff mark, put a small amount of wax on a soft toothbrush. Gently scrub back and forth. Wipe away the excess wax and buff the area with a clean paper towel.
Note: A soft toothbrush can be used on the cabinets with WAX ONLY. Do not use a toothbrush or scrub brush on the cabinets with water or liquid.
Cabinet refinishing service area
You can find us refinishing kitchen cabinets all over Columbus, Ohio: Bexley, German Village, Grandview, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Hilliard, Plain City, Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Worthington, Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Pataskala, Buckeye Lake, Granville, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Ashville, Lancaster, Circleville, Chillicothe, Washington Courthouse, London, Grove City, and Galloway.