Our Process

At National Kitchens Direct, when it comes to our cabinet finishes, we pride ourselves by using the best technology and workmanship to ensure high quality cabinetry. Our finishes consist of stained and painted options in various colors and styles.

 The Staining Process

Our stained cabinet doors and face frames are made using the finest quality solid birch wood. We begin by using using a combination of automatic sanding machines and hand detailing to ensure a smooth finish. Application of equalizers and toners are used to balance the color of the wood and ensure a uniform color throughout. Automatic spraying machines ensures the stain is embedded deep into the cabinet, which highlights the natural wood grain. All stained surfaces are then hand-rubbed and wiped down to remove excess stain. Then left to air dry. Once the stain has dried, a wood sealer is applied to provide even protection. We then sand the surfaces to provide a smooth and consistent finish. Our final protective coat is applied to maximize resistance to scuffing, moisture, fading and most household chemicals. The cabinets are then placed through a color consistency examination where additional touch-ups are made where needed.

The Painting Process

We begin our process by selecting the finest solid birch wood. The Birch wood
is sanded until smooth using a combination of automatic sanding machines
and hand detailing to ensure a smooth finish. The application of a clear primer
is applied by an automatic paint roller and an automatic sanding machine is
used to ensure an even and smooth surface of the wood. Our first layer is a
base coat which is applied by our automatic spraying machine. It is then
placed through a drying machine. The base coat is then sanded by an
automatic sanding machine and is vacuumed to remove any excess dust. We
apply our first coat of paint using our automatic spraying machine and we
place the cabinets through our drying machine. We then, sand the surfaces to
provide a smooth and consistent surface. We apply a second coat of paint on
our cabinets using the same steps as the first coat. Our final protective coat is
applied using the automatic spraying machine to maximize resistance to
scuffing, moisture, fading and most household chemicals The cabinets are
now placed through a colour consistency examination where additional touch-
ups are made where needed