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Patented 14-step FINISHING PROCESS
Step 01 KraftMaid Cabinetry selects quality
wood, which skilled craftsman sand
to a smooth finish.
Step 02 After sanding, all surfaces are
vacuumed to eliminate dust
particles.
Step 03 Craftsman hand-apply distressing,
vintage and burnished techniques
to selected finishes. Craftsman
hand-apply distressed, vintage and
burnished characteristics to select finishes.
Step 04 Equalizer stains are applied to
balance the base color of
the wood.
Step 05 Toner is applied which
establishes consistent
color uniformity.
Step 06 A deep penetrating stain is
(hand-applied/hand-sprayed/applied)
to reveal the wood grain.
Step 07 All stained surfaces are evenly
hand-rubbed and wiped clean
of excess stain.
Step 08 After slowly air drying, highlights,
glaze, glaze details, burnishing
stain, and vintage patina are
hand-applied to selected finishes.
Step 09 KraftMaid's Cabinetry's specially
formulated wood sealer is applied,
penetrating all exposed wood surfaces
for uniform protection.
Step 10 Sealed product is placed in high
-temperature oven to ensure
a thorough cure.
Step 11 All surfaces are hand-sanded again,
providing a smooth, consistent
surface to accept topcoat.
Step 12 Environmentally safe DuraKraft™
catalyzed topcoat is applied to
maximize resistance to scuffing,
dents, moisture, UV fade and
household chemicals or agents.
Step 13 Top-coated pieces are slow-cured
in a 150-degree oven, creating
a smooth, baked on surface.
Step 14 Each cabinet is inspected and
hand-polished, assuring
quality and durability.

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DuraKraft™ Finishing Process

14-step finishing process:

All KraftMaid wood doors and drawer fronts receive KraftMaid’s 14-step finishing process, resulting in one of the finest finishes in the industry. From the initial sanding to the final finish application, each piece of cabinetry is made to your exact specifications by our skilled craftsmen.

KraftMaid Cabinetry selects quality wood, which skilled craftsman sand to a smooth finish.

After sanding, all surfaces are vacuumed to eliminate dust particles.

Craftsman hand-apply distressing, vintage and burnished techniques to selected finishes. Craftsman hand-apply distressed, vintage and burnished characteristics to select finishes.

Equalizer stains are applied to balance the base color of the wood.

Toner is applied which establishes consistent color uniformity.

A deep penetrating stain is (hand-applied/hand-sprayed/applied) to reveal the wood grain.

All stained surfaces are evenly hand-rubbed and wiped clean of excess stain.

After slowly air drying, highlights, glaze, glaze details, burnishing stain, and vintage patina are hand-applied to selected finishes.

KraftMaid's Cabinetry's specially formulated wood sealer is applied, penetrating all exposed wood surfaces for uniform protection.

Sealed product is placed in high-temperature oven to ensure a thorough cure.

All surfaces are hand-sanded again, providing a smooth, consistent surface to accept topcoat.

Environmentally safe DuraKraft™ catalyzed topcoat is applied to maximize resistance to scuffing, dents, moisture, UV fade and household chemicals or agents.

Top-coated pieces are slow-cured in a 150-degree oven, creating a smooth, baked on surface.

Each cabinet is inspected and hand-polished, assuring quality and durability.

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