How to Mend Chips in Cabinets for Solid Wood Kitchens
At the heart of all our stunning solid wood kitchens are beautiful, high-quality wooden cabinets. As principle components that are essential for both the form and function of a kitchen, cabinets and frontals are likely to be the most permanent features, and usually require the largest initial outlay. Therefore, it can be particularly unfortunate if an accident causes wooden units or cabinet frontals to become chipped.
However, there is no reason to panic, as this handy information guide has all the guidance needed to make repairs and return your wooden kitchen cabinets to their best.
MENDING KITCHEN CABINET UNITS
If the chip or nick is very shallow:
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Sand the damaged area with a fine 600-grit sand paper. All our cabinet carcasses are made from 40mm-wide staves of solid timber, which means you will never uncover a nasty chipboard layer underneath – all of the panels really are solid wood throughout.
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Re-coat the sanded surface with matching lacquer. If coloration is uneven, you may need to finely sand the rest of the surface and re-lacquer the entire face of the panel to ensure a consistent finish.
If the chip is too deep to sand away:
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Sand the damaged section with fine sandpaper to remove any sharp or rough edges.
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Purchase wood wax repair sticks that match the shade of the lacquer used on your wooden kitchen cupboards. Most wood repair wax is reasonably soft, making it easy to use. Some brands of wood wax, however, are a little harder, but can be softened using a hairdryer on medium heat.
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Push the wax firmly into the chip until it is level with the wood surface, and then wipe away any excess with a soft, lint-free cloth.
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Leave to dry.
MENDING CABINET DOORS
The easiest option for mending chips in kitchen unit doors is to use a wood filler.
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Sand the chip or nick to ensure there are no rough edges.
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Purchase a wood filler wax or putty; we recommend checking that the product used is suitable for sanding once dried. If your cabinet frontals are painted, opt for a natural or white filler; if they are lacquered, look for a filler that is the same shade as the rest of the frontal.
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Fill the chip until level with the rest of the surface, wiping away any excess and leaving to dry for the length of time prescribed on the packaging.
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Once dry, sand the filler to make sure it is even and smooth. If you cabinet frontals are lacquered, this is all that is required. For a painted finish, you will need to purchase a small pot of Farrow & Ball paint, and carefully re-cover the filled area.
Wooden doors and oak kitchen cupboards can be easily repaired by following these simple steps. If you require any further advice on maintaining your kitchen cabinetry, please read our informative Aftercare Guide, or contact us by telephoning 0345 22 22 990, or emailing .
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