Choosing Cabinet Door Finishes: What to Confirm
A finish name alone does not identify how a particular panel is made or how it will perform. Use this guide to check the exact product and its supplier information before approval.
Start with the named product
For homeowners comparing finishes: ask for the manufacturer, product series, colour code, panel construction and care instructions. Do not infer scratch, impact, sunlight, heat or moisture performance from the words “PET” or “PETG” alone.
Confirm that the selected finish is available for the proposed cabinet door and record it in the written project specification.
In brief
“PET” and “PETG” are not complete specifications for a cabinet door. The construction, finish, application and care guidance can vary by supplier and product. Compare the exact product documents and a current physical sample before making a selection.
Record the product details
Ask the supplier to identify the proposed finish and how it is applied. Record the information that describes the actual panel, not just a general material family.
- Manufacturer, product name or series, finish code and current availability.
- Door substrate, face material, stated thickness and backing or balancing layer.
- How the edges are finished and which adhesive or bonding system is specified.
- Cleaning instructions, maintenance guidance and any product-specific warranty terms.
Compare physical samples
View the current sample in the room's lighting and alongside the other selected materials. Check the colour, surface appearance, texture and edge detail. Screen images and generic colour names are not a substitute for the selected supplier sample.
For Caramella projects, confirm the selected finish code and availability in the quotation and approved drawings.
Ask for evidence behind performance claims
If a supplier describes a finish as scratch-resistant, impact-resistant, UV-stable, heat-resistant or easy to repair, request the exact product document and the test method, conditions and application it covers. A result for one product or panel build should not be assumed to apply to another.
| Claim | What to request |
|---|---|
| Scratch or abrasion performance | The product-specific test, method, rating and care guidance. |
| Colour under sunlight | Supplier data for the exact finish and stated test conditions. |
| Heat, moisture or cleaning | Limits and instructions for the complete door construction and intended room. |
| Repair or warranty | Written repair instructions and the terms that apply to the selected product. |
Confirm the complete door specification
A door is a built-up product. Confirm the substrate, face, edges, hardware and installation requirements together. Caramella currently uses PUR adhesive for edge sealing; that adhesive specification alone does not establish a finish's scratch, heat, moisture or service-life performance.
- Match the quotation and approved drawings to the sample code.
- Check the exact supplier product data and care instructions.
- Confirm that the finish is available for the selected door shape and construction.
- Keep the product information and written selection with the project documents.
Finish availability and performance must be confirmed against the exact supplier product data and approved project specification. This guide does not rank PET and PETG or assign them universal durability, colour, heat or repair properties.
Need to confirm a finish?
Bring the room details and selected sample code into a project enquiry.