[happydaddy]

Hi, we changed our kitchen about 4 years ago and bought the Stat doors which we were really pleased with. However, we have found that the painted finish is not very durable - water splashes have caused the paint to crack and peel and we are now having to replace the doors.

We've decided for a change of colour scheme and have been looking at the Adel birch doors. If you have these doors how durable have you found them? Or have you found any of the other doors particularly durable? Any help greatly appreciated!

Thank you

[spats23]

happydaddy - my parents installed an Adel Birch kitchen over ten years ago, and it looks fantastic! Still spiffy, clean and new looking after a decade. So that is my experience. I have also heard others say that Adel birch is very durable.

[NBeth]

Originally Posted by happydaddy

Hi, we changed our kitchen about 4 years ago and bought the Stat doors which we were really pleased with. However, we have found that the painted finish is not very durable - water splashes have caused the paint to crack and peel and we are now having to replace the doors.

If you have your receipts you can get replacement doors under warranty--or possibly credit toward your planned Adel alternatives. The paint should not be cracking like that! I'm particularly puzzled that water caused the damage--I haven't noticed that water has any impact whatsoever on our Stat doors 2.5 years into their use. Surely there's a defect in the paint?