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Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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lambsear1 (
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Sun, Dec 9, 12 at 12:57
| Hello, Anyone have issues with the quality of the finish on Cliq studio cabinets in white? |
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RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| I would also like to know more about Cliq Studio Cabinets as I love the sample of the Dayton White cabinets that I have here in a small piece. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| Ask them where they are made. And how long it takes to get replacement pieces on that literal slow boat from China if something comes in wrong or damaged. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| Their website says they are made in the "Midwest heartland." Is that not the case?? Bonnie |
Here is a link that might be useful: cliq studios 'about us'
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| I will be more specific. I have the Dayton door in white and today when I tried to clean something off the door, with a little rubbing ,the finish started to come off. The stain still remains. Also I noticed oil stains from touching the cabinets that don't come off. I don't have small children and am a neat cook. Anyone else out there that has these issues. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| Labsear1, thank you for letting us know. I am looking forward to reviews from others that have the cabinets. I wonder if the doors need a sealer if this is the case. I do love the look and the pricing but this is definitely something to consider that the doors may need an added cost of a sealer if the paint comes off. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| I was also considering them so would be interested in comments. Someone a month ago or so was singing their praises. I usually take that with a grain of salt when someone is that 'enthusiastic.' I'm also considering Ikea, possibly with custom doors (Scherrs, Barkers, etc). Bonnie |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| I have these cabinets in Dayton White. Have had them almost two months. My husband used one of those Mr. Eraser sponges on one of the doors a few days ago and no paint came off at all (and believe me, I was cringing while he was doing it since the doors are clearly PAINTED white - and he was rubbing pretty hard). I'm very pleased. |
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| I just tried the Mr. Eraser and that didn't help. I'm now know that I wouldn't purchase cabinets again from an internet company. It's a tricky process for such a big investment. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| This is scary. They were on my short list, but now I'm not sure. I did order a stained and painted sample that should be coming any day now so I'll test those. Maybe Bons is on to something-boxes from Ikea and then doors from a reputable and (tested like crazy on GW). |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| Thank you everyone so far for letting us know about your results. It looks like to get stains out, a magic eraser has to be used only. I may use the sample I have here to stain it and see how easily I can remove the stain. I wish I had more than one sample of the white door. It is a little whiter than I wanted but very close to BM Cloud White in color so it is not a stark white and looks definitely off-white next to white copy paper. Hoping others with this cabinet can give their input. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| NEVER use a magic eraser on cabinets! It's actually a very fine abrasive, and you can rub paint or the clearcoat off of your cabinets. You might as well be using sandpaper! |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| Clique Cabinets does give cleaning and maintenance instructions on their website (pretty much soft cloth and water or a little soap if needed). For long term maintenance they suggest a revitalizing oil (I'm guessing they sell that or at least have suggestions). I was going to test my samples (the painted linen and strait grain oak) when my toddler found them with her sticky candy cane fingers. Pretty good test huh? I cleaned them off with a soft cloth with just water. I rubbed hard since they were just test pieces, and I didn't see any paint come off. I used a white and dark cloth to help notice any rub off but still didn't notice any. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| IowaCommute, thank you so much for your input as I think I will test my samples also. I want sturdy cabinets but price is a consideration and so is style and I love the style. Maybe blueberry stains will stain any cabinet no matter if it was stained or painted and they would be difficult to clean? I want another sample to test so I may buy one as they sent me two already and I prefer the white over the Linen as the white looks better with the tiles I already purchased. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| You're welcome Lynn2006. I also did a test with olive oil and bbq sauce. I let them sit for a half an hour, and then washed them off using soap. I scrubbed until I couldn't smell the sauce on the door anymore, and I didn't notice any paint or damage to the cabinet. I have banged the samples into each other, and dented them. They dent like normal cabinets (at least like the cabinets I have now anyway). I love blueberries and blackberries so maybe I'll make something in the morning. Maybe some gooey fingerprints will find their way onto the samples. This makes me miss chemistry. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| Thank you IowaCommute! I can't wait to hear about your blueberry testing! I will do tests also when I get another sample. |
Stains on White Furniture- RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issu
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| By the way, I have solid maple Durham Furniture (made in Canada) in my bedroom that I bought in 2007 that has held up great but since it has a rubbed out sand white finish (off-white), I found it does stain and I have not been able to remove yellow highlighter and an ink spot from cleaning out my purse on top of the bureau before an seminar at 5:30 AM so I was not thinking logically being so tired. I now am so careful not to put anything on the top of the furniture without a dolly or something underneath. But in all the furniture looks new and other stains have come right out. |
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| I didn't do alot of shopping around when it comes to cabinets, but I do have two samples of the Cliq Studio doors. I can tell that the paint isn't as slick as my Durasupreme, so its easier to get dirt stuck on the surface. |
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| That is a good point Lilymila. My next step was actually going to be to order samples from other RTA companies for comparison. I let some blueberries and blackberries thaw on my Cliq painted linen sample. I wipe them off with a damp cloth (no soap) and did not see any stain. That being said I'm pretty happy with the quality of their samples. I think I have a pretty builder basic kitchen know (the outsides look nice even though they're not my style-golden oak cathedral cabs), but the cabinet itself is all mdf. It's the mdf that really gets me. I can deal with the center of the door being that because of expansion concerns and such, but not the outside sides. I have been thinking more about Barkers (I do like the idea of the quarter sewn oak cabinets in a clear finish). I know when it comes to building the house I'm going to try to do some things myself, and I have stained cabinets before. Although I have the feeling I will not have the time to do it once we start actually building because I will be the GC. So I think those may be the next ones I give a try, and there are many people on these boards that love their Barker cabs with amazing kitchens. I am pretty impressed in my Cliq cab samples, and when I come up with a new test I'll be sure to post it here. I know someone did their kitchen with all painted Cliq-I think in September so it may be worth seeing if they're still on here. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| MDF box is pretty standard nowadays even if you choose a much more expensive brand. The particle board box almost always require an upgrade charge. I have all mdf box except for the sink cabinet, which is particle board box. I think a good mdf is plenty strong for cabinet box, the main difference is aesthetic, with mdf, you will get veneered interior instead of the more natural looking particle board interior. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| I have 4 samples of the cabinets here (as my friend decided to go with Ikea and gave me his two samples). Two are stained (his samples) and the two I ordered are the painted ones: Linen and White. The Linen looks like it is a sturdier color but I like the white better. The cherry stained cabinet is too dark since I like Cherry but a little lighter. The Caramel stained sample does not go with my Brazilian Cherry Floors. I will try to do some testing tomorrow and post my results. I just wish I had an installer in mind and someone to measure my cabinets again since my paid measurements from Home Depot were not allowed to be given to me unless I bought their cabinets. P.S. The White sample does have a little chip in it but it is a sample so I was not worried. |
RE: Cliq Studios Cabinets-Quality issue
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| its just cheapo Chinese 4 square cabinets pretending to be USA made; how can they be honest when they start lying from the beginning. look up 6 square cabinets and you'll see. all bs. how are they cheaper: lower quality products, shipped in boxes, and no long term warranty support. |
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