​Complete Kitchen Renovations in Abbotsford  and Fraser Valley 

Absolutely Yes!!! Design assistance is available at Atlanta Flooring Centre.

The Homeowner's Guide to Care and Cleaning

Wondering how to keep your new cabinets looking beautiful? We can help! Follow these simple instructions: Dust them periodically, keep them clean by using a soft lint-free cloth — or a microfibre cloth for laminate and high-gloss cabinetry — AND THAT’S IT!

• Usually, a clean, soft cotton cloth - or microfibre cloth for laminate and high-gloss cabinetry - dampened with warm water will do the trick!

• For extra grime fighting, a mild solution of dishwashing liquid (not dishwasher products) mixed with fresh, clean, warm water will take care of dirt and grease. 5% dishwashing liquid to 95% water is a good ratio.

• After cleaning your stained or painted cabinets, wipe them down with a clean, damp cloth and be sure to dry wet/damp surfaces with another clean soft cloth.

• Laminates and high-gloss materials MUST be dried with a microfibre cloth to avoid scratches.

• Make sure to wipe them up quickly! Then, clean as needed with warm water or the mild dishwashing liquid solution. Prolonged exposure to food, water and other liquids, as well as grease and oil splatters can cause permanent damage or discolouration to your cabinet’s finish.

• Don’t forget to dry after cleaning, using a soft, clean cloth for stained and painted cabinetry. Dry laminates and high-gloss cabinets with a microfibre cloth.

• Clean the glass by spraying an ammonia-free glass cleaner on a clean, soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel, and wiping down the glass. Don’t spray glass cleaner directly on the glass to avoid seepage behind mullions or dividers, which could cause damage to the wood or other materials.

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• Your cabinets don’t require waxing and we don’t recommend it. Over time, waxing and polishing compounds may build up on cabinet surfaces forming a hazy, streaked or yellowed appearance. Wax build up is really hard to remove — no one has time for that!

• Touch-up kits are available to help hide surface damage on cabinetry. Your cabinet retailer can facilitate the purchase of the colour-matched touch-up kit for your specific cabinetry.

• The kit will contain instructions on what to do — the touch-up pen will hide minor blemishes, while the tinted putty stick will fill deeper scratches, gouges or nicks.

• Don’t drape damp dish towels or clothes over your cabinet doors. Moisture can cause permanent damage, like peeling and discolouration to the cabinet finish. Dry wet surfaces immediately using a soft, clean cloth.

• More on the topic of moisture: Wood will expand and contract based upon the amount of moisture in the home. Maintaining a consistent temperature and humidity level is key to cabinet health. Please refer to the Cabinet Warranty and The Homeowners Guide to Humidification sheets for details on proper humidity and temperature ranges.

• Heat from the self-cleaning oven feature is much greater than normal cooking temperatures, and could potentially damage surrounding cabinetry. While it is a rare occurrence, minimize the risk of cabinet damage by removing cabinet doors and drawers closest to the oven before using the self-cleaning feature.

• Direct sunlight tends to darken the colour of natural wood products, with the exception of walnut, which will lighten. Painted wood surfaces and laminates, including high gloss are also suspect to fading or discolouration. Draperies or blinds are the best defence to shield cabinetry from direct sunlight.

• Additionally, don’t clean laminates and high-gloss materials in direct sunlight.

Harsh detergents, strong soaps, multi-purpose and abrasive cleaning products:

• Tub and sink cleaners.

• Scouring powders and scouring pads.

• Steel wool or self-polishing waxes.

• Sponges or dish cloths. They could contain particles that could scratch your cabinets, as well as food, oil residue or remnants of harsh cleaning solutions.

• Paper towels or similar products especially for high-gloss cabinetry, due to the ease of scratching.

• Solvent based or petroleum-based products such as mineral spirits, nail-polish removers or paint. thinners.

• Ammonia, bleach or cleaning products that contain either ammonia or bleach.

• Silicone based cleaning, waxing or polishing products.

If you haven’t already done do, get some inspiration photos from Atlanta Flooring Centre’s website.

Then, make two lists:

• What I Need in my Kitchen.

• What I Don’t Want in my Kitchen.

It’s important to keep in mind that the perfect kitchen for you is based on your family’s needs and how you work in the kitchen. Your designer will ensure that good kitchen design principles are factored in.

Measure your kitchen. We will need the overall room measurements and the dimensions of any appliances that you’re keeping. If you plan to buy new appliances, get the measurements from the store.

Absolutely! You’ll be working with one of our professional designers who will oversee the planning and make sure your kitchen will be wonderfully usable as well as beautiful. They will guide you through the process of choosing the types of cabinets and accessories you need, and balancing costs. They understand the rules of good kitchen design and how to adapt them for your needs.

Your designer knows how important it is that your kitchen is functional and is customized to how you work. They will prioritize a good design that helps make your cooking and cleanup tasks easier. This includes things like:

• Ensuring a clear path and practical distances between sink, stove and fridge.

• Ensuring appliances, large and small, are positioned effectively.

• Ensuring there aren’t any places where doors interfere with each other.

• Ensuring that as many people as possible can use the kitchen at the same time without getting in each other’s way.

Once your kitchen has a good “skeleton”, then it’s time to have fun choosing colours and finishes. These things are easier because it’s mostly a matter of personal taste.

Assume the cabinets will take about 5 – 7 weeks. This is independent of any other timelines for your kitchen renovation, for example, additional plumbing or electrical work.

To be safe, allow 3 months in total. Of course, it will all depend on the extent of your renovation project. Demolition contractors, electricians, tile setters etc. will need time to do their jobs effectively.

In terms of the cabinetry work, allow 8 weeks in total:

• 1 week for design and planning of the overall kitchen.

• Seven weeks for cabinet manufacture and installation.

Yes, we do. We also do mudrooms, home offices and any other room that could use some cabinets or closets to help you stay organized.

We can manage cabinet installations and full kitchen, bathroom and other renovations in the Lower Mainland area and beyond.