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I have Schuller wood kitchen cabinets (Savannah Maple; color Champagne, Burnished) that are factory finished. The finish on a couple of the heavily used cabinets is becoming sticky despite the fact that I wipe them regularly (using no harsh cleansers). What is causing this, and what can I do about it?
For reference - Schuler Cabinet websites:
http://www.schulercabinetry.com/doorsfinishes.aspx
http://www.schulercabinetry.com/doorsfinishes.aspx?CategoryID=24
Hi Gail, it's likely that your non use of stronger cleansers is good for the finish, but might not be cleaning the surface of the finish well.....grease, oils, dirt, etc. can still be building up on the surface....I would try some mineral spirits on a rag and see if that removes the film of stickiness. It will not hurt the finish, but will cut any build up that your cleaning regimen misses. Formby's also makes a glorified mineral spirits called "Deep Cleansing Buildup remover".
http://www.formbys.com/products/buildup_remover.cfm
If this is not successful, I would contact Schuller and see what they can recommend. Hope that helps- post back if need be- regards- Greg
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Greg Scholl
Expertise
Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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