Cabinet Resurfacing

Restoring cabinets is about much more than just adding years of life and service - it's also about using your cabinet resurfacing expertise to create a beautiful, eye catching final finish that complements the entire home. Hawk Labs kitchen cabinet resurfacing products are of the absolute highest quality, and we provide all the resources and cabinet resurfacing training you need to get the perfect look.

Preparation

Sand lightly
Sanding using 180-220 grit sandpaper will scuff the surface and promote adhesion.

Surface Wash
Washing the surface using Hawk Labs Surface Wash solvent cleaner removes dust and particles from sanding, providing a clean slate for resurfacing. Be sure not to saturate the surface too much if the substrate is porous wood. Be conservative with the amount of product used for this step.

Repair
Once the surface is sanded and cleaned, repair imperfections as necessary using CabinetCote™ Pore Filler or ProFil™ Compound.

Seal
For bare wood, use CabinetCote Sanding Sealer to fill in wood grain, micro scratches and pores prior to priming to help achieve a smoother finish.  

Primer

UltraGrip™ 7400 WB Primer System
UltraGrip 7400 is a versatile, virtually odorless water-based epoxy primer offering strong adhesion and excellent hiding capabilities in an easy-to-use water-based formula. This water-based primer system is ideal for use on bare wood, previously coated wood and laminate.  

Topcoat

CabinetCote™ 9700 Topcoat*
The sag-resistant CabinetCote 9700 is a 2K cross-linked system designed specifically for vertical applications, making it user friendly and ideal for resurfacing cabinetry in place. This system is available in both a low-gloss matte finish or high-gloss finish.

*Available with Sterlion™ antimicrobial with SilTrac™ technology that will inhibit the growth of bacteria on the surface and protect the surface from product damaging bacteria.

CabinetCote QD1
CabinetCote QD1 is a 1K, solvent-borne acrylic topcoat that's lightweight for quick drying, yet durable. The quick-drying formula and four gloss levels makes this product ideal for use on cabinetry, doors, molding and more.