Durability Testing

Test	KraftMaid requirements
Drawer Glide	To ensure smooth operation and years of durability, we open and close our drawers 35,000 times – 10,000 more cycles than the industry standard.
Door Hinge	Like drawer glides, we open and close our doors 35,000 times – 10,000 more cycles than the industry standard.
Chemical Resistance	We apply different substances (including detergent solution, household cleaners, crayon, common condiments, juices, coffee, alcohol, and olive oil) to finished doors and wait up to 24 hours before cleaning. Ensuring there’s no evidence of appreciable staining or deterioration.
UV Light	Many cabinetmakers don’t bother with UV testing but KraftMaid exposes our finished doors to intense UV light for 350 hours to ensure there won’t be unreasonable color change after years of sun exposure.
High Heat	We subject our cabinets to 120 degrees F heat at 70% relative humidity for 24 hours so you’ll never have to worry about finish failures that might be caused by cooking activities, dishwasher steam, or extreme shipping conditions.