Kitchen Cabinet Maintaining 101: How to Fix Water Damages (Infographic)

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Maintaining the functionality of your cabinet isn’t an easy task, for you need to be aware of certain factors that could potentially damage it in the long run. One of these factors includes a basic necessity every household should have: water. If your cabinets are located near the areas where you typically use water such as the sink and the bathroom, it is very likely that it will constantly get wet from time to time.

While cabinets that are made from particle boards are quite susceptible to water damage, wood cabinets are no exception as well. It could take some time to fix a cabinet that has been damaged by water but taking it back to its original condition is not impossible.

Here are the steps of fixing water damages on your kitchen cabinets:

Step 1: Remove everything on the cabinet

The first thing you should do before assessing the damage is to remove anything stored inside very drawers and doors. If you put some items in your cabinet that is also very sensitive to water, take a closer look and see if any of them can still be saved.

Step 2: Evaluate the damage

Now that everything has been removed, it’s time to assess the damage. Chances are, the cabinet either sustained some discoloration or in worse cases became saggy or warped. Whatever the case might be, be sure to proceed immediately to step three.

Step 3: Wipe off any excess water

If the cabinets are still wet, use dry sponges or towels to soak up all of those excess water lurking in every corner. Be sure to start with the source of the damaging moisture or the part with the highest concentration of water. Be sure to remove the doors after to decrease the pressure on the wet wood.

Step 4: Give it some time to dry

Now that every moisture has been taken care of, let your cabinets be for some time. You can use air movers and dehumidifiers to speed up the drying process.

Step 5: Repair all the damages

After drying out the cabinets, you can now start repairing the damaged parts. Though make sure that you’ll need several tools such as carpenter’s glue, clamps, and screws. Do some extensive research before doing the repairing. If you don’t have any experience on repairing cabinets, It might be better to contact your kitchen cabinet provider. This way you can determine the parts or components that can be fixed or replaced.

If your cabinets had been damaged by water, do not panic! Take heed of these five steps so you can fix it with as little time as possible.

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