Investing in quality cabinets comes with maintaining their integrity. In many of the rooms cabinets live in, they are not exposed to drastic changes in climate. However, bathrooms pose a dangerous threat for painted cabinet doors due to the humidity and moisture. It is important to know how to combat damage from these conditions. In this blog, learn how to maintain painted cabinet doors in a high-moisture bathroom from industry experts at Crowe’s Cabinets.
The Impact of Moisture on Painted Cabinets
Excessive moisture can turn your custom cabinets into a mess! The moisture can affect the cabinet doors by warping them, making it difficult for them to securely latch. The wet atmosphere can cause the paint on the doors to bubble up or peel. This is because the moisture is getting trapped between the door itself and the paint. This can also cause the paint to become discolored. Last but not least, mold can grow on your cabinets if not treated properly. This environment is perfect for mildew to grow, leaving an impact on your cabinet and potentially your health.
Control The Humidity to Protect Your Cabinets
There are ways that you can maintain your painted cabinet doors in a high-moisture bathroom. Let’s break down the top three ways to protect your cabinets from moisture:
- Utilize a ventilation fan in the bathroom while showering or drawing a bath. If your bathroom does not have this feature, consider installing one if you have painted cabinets.
- Use a dry towel to wipe moisture off of painted cabinets to eliminate water damage.
- Leave a door or a window open to let the air circulate throughout a larger space. If you do not have access to a window, consider purchasing a small air dehumidifier to aid in moisture control.
Investing in Quality Cabinets
The major way to avoid painted cabinets getting damaged by a high-moisture environment is to invest in a quality cabinet craftsman. Working with experienced contractors will ensure your cabinets are painted in a moisture-resistant paint with protective coating to mitigate this issue. Experts at Crowe’s Cabinets have mastered the trade of cabinet installation. Our team has served the Youngstown area for over 50 years with multiple painted cabinet installations in high-moisture environments. Contact our team today to redesign your bathroom cabinets.
