Winter can bring some unique challenges for refacing kitchen cabinets, but some significant benefits, too!
You might be wondering if now is the right time to take on this home improvement project, and we’re here to tell you that it absolutely can be.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when refacing kitchen cabinets in the cold, and how to use this season to your advantage to enjoy the beautiful kitchen reveal you envision.
Consider Temperature And Humidity
While it can get extremely cold in the winter and this affects the way a cabinet stain goes on, there are ways to work around this!
You just may want to avoid doing the project in your garage, and instead do it indoors where your thermostat can keep the temperature between 50-90 degrees fahrenheit.
Humidifiers and dehumidifiers can also help keep humidity within the ideal range of 50-70 percent.
Here’s why it matters to keep levels within these ranges.
Extreme cold can slow down the process of curing your cabinets. Many water based stains evaporate in the curing process, and cold temperatures can make this process take significantly longer. It can also impact the way the stain adheres to the wood, causing it to become cloudy or spotted.
On the other end of the spectrum, excess heat can cause the stain to evaporate too quickly, leading to blotches and patchiness. This can also compromise the longevity of the results because the stain may not have time to penetrate the wood fully if it cures too quickly.
When it comes to humidity, high humidity can slow the process and low humidity can cause the wood to dry too quickly as well.
Refacing Kitchen Cabinets
When it comes to a project like refacing kitchen cabinets, it can go a long way to have a professional take care of it for you.
We have the expertise and products to carry out your project to perfection, no matter the season!