At Chervin Kitchen, we produce superior quality cabinetry. Whether we craft cabinets for a home, boathouse, or commercial space, our exceptional finishes are of the best durability and will keep their flawless finish for years to come. In our woodworking life span, we have the pleasure of partnering with Canlak, an industrial wood-coating manufacturer with over 35 years of experience. Together we have developed a wide range of top-notch finishes to keep your projects looking beautiful for the long term. You can trust that our quality stain and paint finishes are the best on the market.
What makes our finishes superior?
The secret is the depth and flexibility of a Chervin finish. While most woodworking companies use acid-curing products like varnish or lacquers, Chervin has tried, tested, and adopted a superior method by introducing polyurethanes for a stronger, more resilient finish.
Why are polyurethanes better?
When compared to traditional North American lacquer products, polyurethanes are more durable and yet the hardness is balanced with flexibility. While offering superior chemical, moisture, stain, heat and solvent resistance, polyurethanes provide outstanding colourfastness and are non-yellowing. Aside from the beauty and durability of polyurethanes, our finishes are also more environmentally friendly. They contain ultra-low traces of formaldehyde, which meets world E-1 norms, and have reduced Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).
The Results Are In!
Need more convincing? Just look at the results! We have vigorously tested and compared polyurethane finishes to lacquer finishes and have rated the results on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 having been greatly affected and 10 having no effect. All these tests were conducted for 24 hours, except for mustard, which was exposed for 1 hour.
Product | Polyurethane Finish | Laquer Finish |
| Vinegar | 10 | 10 |
| Lemon Juice | 10 | 10 |
| Orange Juice | 10 | 10 |
| Ketchup | 10 | 10 |
| Coffee | 10 | 8 |
| Olive Oil | 10 | 9 |
| Boiling Water | 10 | 9 |
| Cold Water | 10 | 10 |
| Nail Polish Remover | 9 | 8 |
| Household Ammonia | 10 | 9 |
| Wine | 10 | 8 |
| Windex | 10 | 10 |
| Lysol | 10 | 10 |
| Gasoline | 10 | 8 |
| Ethonal / Water | 10 | 10 |
| Mustard | 10 | 8 |
| Acetone | 9 | 8 |
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