Imagine this: you’ve just invested in a beautiful kitchen remodel, and your new cabinets are the stunning focal point of your kitchen. However, over time, life happens—accidental bumps, scrapes, and general wear and tear start to show on those once-perfect cabinet doors. The last thing you want is for these small imperfections to detract from the overall look of your kitchen and not be able to fix it.
This is why it’s essential to have a product on your painted or stained cabinets that touches up well. As there are hundreds of cabinet painting products on the market, there is a lot of misconceptions that go around about which products touch up well.
Hopefully you had a cabinet painter that has a good warranty or guarantee to cover accidental marks or nicks that you can call. Likely if the painter used a product that they believe in and trust, you're in luck.
At Brush & Roll Painting in Omaha, NE, it’s no secret that we use a high-quality cabinet product called Milesi, a 2K polyurethane (poly). By word of mouth, you may have heard that this product is difficult to touch up, but we’re here to say this isn’t true.
We’ve spent years perfecting our techniques and knowledge in cabinet painting and refinishing. Our expertise in working with high-quality products like 2K polys means we know the ins and outs of maintaining and touching up these finishes to keep your cabinets looking as good as new.
In addition to 25+ years of expertise, we also have a 9-year labor and material warranty for all cabinet painting projects that covers these accidental marks as well as natural wear and tear.
We understand the concerns and questions homeowners in Omaha have about maintaining their cabinets, and we’re here to provide you with clear, expert advice.
So, in this article, you’ll learn why 2K polyurethane, particularly Milesi, can be a great choice for longevity and how it can be touched up effectively. We’ll guide you through the touch-up process that your painter should take, explain when your cabinets may need to be touched up, and answer all your questions about maintaining that flawless finish.
By the end, you’ll feel confident in knowing how to keep your cabinets in top condition and if a 2k poly might be a good fit for what you are looking for on your cabinets.
2K polyurethane, or two-component polyurethane, is a highly durable and resistant coating used on cabinets and other surfaces that require a tough, long-lasting finish. The term "2K" refers to the two components that make up the product: the base and the hardener. When these two components are mixed, they create a chemical reaction that results in a hardened, protective surface.
Touching up 2K polyurethane is not as daunting as it might seem. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how professionals at Brush & Roll Painting handle touch-ups on cabinet doors.
Before starting the touch-up process, it’s crucial to identify all areas that need attention. This can include scratches, chips, or areas where the finish has worn away on cabinet doors or boxes.
The area to be touched up must be clean and free of any grease, dust, or grime. Use a mild detergent and water to clean the surface, then let it dry completely. For stubborn grease spots, a bit of rubbing alcohol on a cloth can help.
Lightly sand the damaged area with fine-grit sandpaper (around 320 grit). The goal is to smooth out the edges of the scratch or chip and create a surface that the new coating can adhere to. Be careful not to sand too aggressively, as this can damage the surrounding finish.
Using a high-quality product like Milesi’s 2K polyurethane, mix a small amount of the base and hardener according to the manufacturer's instructions. Apply the mixture to the damaged area using a fine brush or a small applicator. It’s essential to apply the product evenly and avoid over-application.
Feathering the edges of the touch-up area helps blend the new finish with the existing one. Use a small brush to lightly blend the edges of the touch-up area, ensuring a seamless transition between the old and new finishes.
Allow the touched-up area to dry completely. Depending on the specific product and environmental conditions, this can take a few hours. For the best results, let the area cure fully before using the cabinets as usual.
Touch-ups might be necessary for various reasons. Here are some common scenarios:
While it’s possible to touch up 2K polyurethane yourself, hiring a professional painter for your initial cabinet project offers several advantages:
Maintaining the flawless look of your kitchen cabinets doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With the right approach and high-quality products like Milesi’s 2K polyurethane, touch-ups can be performed effectively and efficiently. We hope this guide has helped eliminate your concerns that 2K polyurethane is difficult to touch up. We also hope that it provided you with the knowledge to keep your cabinets looking their best, no matter which painter you hire and what product they use.
At Brush & Roll Painting, we’re here to help you make the best decisions for your painting projects. Whether it’s a small touch-up on a past project or a complete cabinet painting project, our 9-year labor and material warranty ensures that your cabinets will continue to enhance the beauty of your home for years to come. Click the button below to get a quote for a durable cabinet painting project that will last.
Any cabinet painting project can be overwhelming and complicated, so we created the cabinet painting project checklist for homeowners. This checklist will guide you through your project, so you can be confident in each phase and decision you need to make.
By checking off each phase as it goes, you can be confident you are making the right decisions for your project while staying stress-free.