Hello,
I am building some new QS white oak kitchen cabinet doors and am
hoping for some insight into finishes. The previous set of cabinet
doors were damaged over the years by an under cabinet mounted toaster
oven and coffee maker. So, one area was damaged by heat
(discoloration of the finish) , and another was damaged by
steam/humidity (finish broke down, peeled off, and the wood started
drying out and splitting). What finishes would you recommend that
might minimize discoloration by heat and penetration of steam into the
wood? Yes, one right answer would be to not mount the appliances
under the cabinets, but that isn't going to happen.
BTW, the damage occurred over about 15 years, so I am resigned to not
being able to absolutely _prevent_ this from happening again.
Thanks,
Neil
"Neil" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> I am building some new QS white oak kitchen cabinet doors and am
> hoping for some insight into finishes. The previous set of cabinet
> doors were damaged over the years by an under cabinet mounted toaster
> oven and coffee maker. So, one area was damaged by heat
> (discoloration of the finish) , and another was damaged by
> steam/humidity (finish broke down, peeled off, and the wood started
> drying out and splitting). What finishes would you recommend that
> might minimize discoloration by heat and penetration of steam into the
> wood? Yes, one right answer would be to not mount the appliances
> under the cabinets, but that isn't going to happen.
>
> BTW, the damage occurred over about 15 years, so I am resigned to not
> being able to absolutely _prevent_ this from happening again.
I don't think there's any finish that's going to protect the wood from
drying out over a period of years. In this area, I'd first consider
something like a a heat-resistant Formica (tm) attached with a really good
epoxy; Epoxy paint is also an option but apply it inside and out to seal
the wood completely.
Norm
http://www.woodfinishsupply.com/USC800ConVar.html
conversion varnish, also known as "CV". It thins with
xylene and you need to spray. It's toxic, not as clear as
nitro, but it's TOUGH.
And might I suggest that you pick up a copy of Bob Flexner's
book on Finishing?
David
Neil wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am building some new QS white oak kitchen cabinet doors and am
> hoping for some insight into finishes. The previous set of cabinet
> doors were damaged over the years by an under cabinet mounted toaster
> oven and coffee maker. So, one area was damaged by heat
> (discoloration of the finish) , and another was damaged by
> steam/humidity (finish broke down, peeled off, and the wood started
> drying out and splitting). What finishes would you recommend that
> might minimize discoloration by heat and penetration of steam into the
> wood? Yes, one right answer would be to not mount the appliances
> under the cabinets, but that isn't going to happen.
>
> BTW, the damage occurred over about 15 years, so I am resigned to not
> being able to absolutely _prevent_ this from happening again.
>
> Thanks,
> Neil
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[email protected] says...
> Hello,
>
> I am building some new QS white oak kitchen cabinet doors and am
> hoping for some insight into finishes. The previous set of cabinet
> doors were damaged over the years by an under cabinet mounted toaster
> oven and coffee maker. So, one area was damaged by heat
> (discoloration of the finish) , and another was damaged by
> steam/humidity (finish broke down, peeled off, and the wood started
> drying out and splitting). What finishes would you recommend that
> might minimize discoloration by heat and penetration of steam into the
> wood? Yes, one right answer would be to not mount the appliances
> under the cabinets, but that isn't going to happen.
>
> BTW, the damage occurred over about 15 years, so I am resigned to not
> being able to absolutely _prevent_ this from happening again.
>
> Thanks,
> Neil
>
Long term, maybe that two part pour on epoxy bar top stuff but I'm not
even sure about that.
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MikeG
Heirloom Woods
www.heirloom-woods.net
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