Topic: FAQ

Showplace has so many different products, sometimes you need a reminder of everything we offer. We’ll give a quick look at featured products and more.

What is Cabinet Overlay?

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Overlay (sometimes called “reveal”) refers to the amount of cabinet face frame that is covered by the doors and drawer headers. In the end, the overlay decision is one of personal tastes and budgets.

Most Showplace door styles are offered in two overlays: partial or full overlay. A few door styles are offered in full overlay only. In addition, several styles are offered in elegant inset versions. Full, partial, and inset doors and drawer headers are available on a framed cabinet box.

ShowplaceEVO doors and drawer headers are available ONLY on a frameless (full-access) cabinet box.

This kitchen illustrates our popular full overlay look.

What’s the difference?

Partial Overlay Bathroom

Partial Overlay

Partial overlay doors and headers are smaller, revealing more of the frame. Since they’re smaller and use less material, Traditional styles also cost less.

Full Overlay Kitchen

Full Overlay

Full overlay doors and headers are larger, covering more of the frame. The result is a sleeker, tighter look.

ShowplaceEVO Frameless Cabinetry

Frameless

Frameless, or “full-access” ShowplaceEVO cabinetry is also sometimes called “European-style” cabinetry. The doors overlay the front edges of the cabinet box, and there is a minimal reveal on each outside door edge for very little visibility of the cabinet box.

White Inset Kitchen

Inset

Doors and headers are set inside the cabinet frame opening with minimal clearance and full visibility of the cabinet frame.

Here are examples of how the doors and headers are sized on each of our cabinet lines. These images below show a base cabinet with doors and a drawer header.

Traditional Overlay

Partial Overlay

Doors and headers lay over the cabinet to reveal a more of the front frame.

International Plus Overlay

Full Overlay – Framed

Doors and headers lay over the cabinet to reveal a small portion of the front frame.

EVO Overlay

Full Overlay – Frameless

Doors and headers lay over the cabinet to reveal very little of the front edges of the cabinet box.

Inset Overlay

Inset

Doors and headers are set inside the cabinet frame opening with 3/32″ clearance. The full 1-1/2″ wide frame components are visible.

Learn more about inset here.

How Do I Care for My Stained or Painted Cabinets?

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Showplace cabinetry is designed and crafted to stand up to rigorous daily use. No special or unique care is required for your paint or stained cabinets. Simple common-sense precautions and practices will keep your Showplace stained or painted cabinets looking great for years to come.

White and gray kitchen cabinets
Natural bathroom cabinets
Dark stained bathroom cabinets

Things to keep in mind

  • Darkening: All woods naturally darken with age. There is no way to prevent this process as it is a part of wood’s natural character. Woods subjected to prolonged direct sunlight will darken faster.

  • Dimensional changes: Since wood is a naturally porous material, it will absorb and release moisture, causing unavoidable swelling and shrinking. Typically associated with switching seasons, this can cause dimensional changes, and in larger pieces, can result in minor warping. We recommend humidity levels in the home between 30% – 55%. Humidity levels outside that range can lead to cracked joints, shrinking center panels and broken mullions in doors with that modification.  

  • Drawers and interiors: Drawer glides and hinges should need no periodic maintenance or lubrication.

  • Surface damage: Touch up those inevitable nicks and scratches with a Showplace touch-up kit. Kits are available from your Showplace dealer and include instructions.

  • Curing time: Showplace Cabinetry uses the highest quality Sherwin-Williams paints, SHER-WOOD® stains, sealers and topcoats providing high performance and a long lasting, enduring finish.  All SHER-WOOD® finishes require a period of curing to take place, approximately 30 days, so the film can achieve its full performance properties.

Please be aware that the Showplace warranty does not apply to finishes that are exposed for prolonged periods of time to tobacco smoke and/or other smoke sources.

Horizontal surfaces: If your cabinetry uses finished wood for horizontal surfaces, remember these precautions:

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Do not slide items across the surface. Rather, pick them up and set them down.

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Make sure plants are in pots that will not seep water onto the wood, and take care that leaves do not touch the wood.

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Use coasters under glasses, and hot pads under pots and pans.

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Never set synthetic materials like rubber or plastic directly on the wood. The synthetic chemicals can damage the finish. Likewise, inks from printed materials can transfer into the finish.

Wiping Cabinet

Basic Care Tips

  • Wipe up spills, splatters and water spots as they occur. Keep cabinets dry.
  • Clean as needed with a soft, lint-free cloth. Use mild detergent or soap and warm water. Dry surfaces immediately with a soft cloth.
  • Avoid using a dishcloth or sponge, which could contain remnants of grease or detergents. Do not use products with bleach, ammonia or abrasive additives.
  • Never use scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaners.
    Do not allow oven cleaners to come in contact with wood finishes.
  • Avoid placing small kitchen appliances where heat is directed onto cabinet surfaces.
  • Avoid draping damp clothes or dish towels over cabinet doors. Excessive moisture can cause permanent damage.
  • Have fingerprints? Try Murphy’s Oil soap (use as directed).
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How to Care for Acrylic Surface Cabinets

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Showplace cabinets with acrylic surfaces require care that is specific to these cabinets only because they are not wood materials finished with paint or stain. Here are ways to clean and care for these special surfaces.

Gray gloss and white kitchen cabinets

High-gloss Acrylic Tips

  • Do not store panels outside or in direct sunlight.
  • Clean with a wet micro-fiber cloth or chamois.
  • Use water or mild soap and water combo.
  • Never dry-wipe the acrylic finish.
  • Avoid acetone, harsh household cleaners and abrasives including paper towels, brushes and scouring pads.
  • Ultra-gloss super polish kits are required and are available from your Showplace dealer.

How Much Weight Can My Drawers Hold?

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That’s a tricky question, but here’s what you need to know.

We use soft-close glides by BLUM, which can hold approximately 75 pounds of continuous weight. The size of each drawer box will determine its weight, so subtract that weight from a total weight of 75 pounds to know how much can be placed in the drawer.

Weathered Drawer
White and Stained Kitchen
White Kitchen Drawer

No boring drawers!

No need to just have a plain old drawer in EVERY cabinet when you can give them more purpose by modifying your drawers and adding accessories.

  • Add more functionality to your drawer with the use of drawer partitions.
  • Organize your utensils, spices, and more with organizational drawer accessories.
  • Resize your drawers to make room for what YOU want to store in your drawers.
  • Modify the shape of your drawer to maximize your storage around a pipe or structure with our Chase Drawer modification.