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Finish Compatibility

Explain why substrate, existing coating and a test patch matter before committing to a coating system.

Project step 01 · Diagnostic Workflow

Finish-compatibility checkpoint

Separate a sound paint candidate from a cabinet that needs repair, stripping or replacement advice.

Steps
  • Identify the cabinet substrate and any laminate or thermofoil surfaces.
  • Record the current finish and any prior touch-up product if known.
  • Photograph peeling, grease buildup, swollen panels and worn high-contact edges.
  • Ask how cleaning, scuffing, priming and a small adhesion test will be handled.
  • Confirm the proposed product, sheen and cure instructions in writing.
Red Flags
  • A coating recommendation made without inspecting the current finish
  • No plan for labeling doors, drawer fronts and hardware
  • A same-day durability promise that ignores the product's cure instructions

This workflow is a quote-comparison aid, not a diagnosis of a particular cabinet finish.

Decision boundary

What the first review can—and cannot—settle

Useful before a visit

Counts, dimensions, clear photos, existing condition, desired outcome and known access limits.

Requires site-specific judgment

Final scope, product or method choice, permit classification, price, schedule and performance.

Next useful step

Send the actual project facts.

Share the useful facts now. A clear scope makes the first project conversation faster.

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