
What wears first
- Handle areas. Fingers grab the same spots daily. This is where wear shows first.
- Near the stove. Heat and grease attack the finish. Good prep resists it.
- Trash and sink cabinets. Water and banging doors. Soft-close hinges help.
How to care for painted cabinets
- Wipe gently. Soft cloth, mild soap, warm water. No abrasives.
- Clean grease early. Do not let it bake on near the stove.
- Fix chips fast. Small chips are easy to touch up before moisture gets in.
What shortens the life
- Skipped degreasing. Paint cannot bond to grease.
- Skipped bonding primer. The finish peels without it.
- Rushed curing. Soft paint dents and marks.
- Harsh cleaners. They wear the topcoat down.
- Florida humidity. Damp air during the job hurts adhesion. See humidity and cabinet paint.
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