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Kitchen cabinets two different whites

7 years ago

So we are coming to the end of our reno. It's been a... journey. Well, the cupboards are all installed and there are at least four that do not match the rest of the bright white cupboards.
Now, before anyone hands me my a$$, there was no way of checking them out in my garage - covered front to back with 4-5" styro-foam & plastic wrap and piled high to the ceiling.
Our contractor has done a great job so far. He's a nice guy too, but he's wrong when he says it's only in certain lighting that they look different.
I have not signed off on anything. They did an 'inspection' of the cupboards and are replacing a few that were dinged. When I asked about replacing the ones that dont match he said new ones still might not match, it all depends on the dye lot or something.
I'm fed up and tired and I'm ready to just leave them as they are. What would you do? Oh, and one of the decorative panels on the peninsula is a different white too, but the countertop is already installed so...
I hope my photos go through.

Comments (19)

  • 7 years ago

    Nope, no photos.

  • 7 years ago

    Trying to send pics again

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Have him swap these 2 doors. That will show if it's a color problem.


  • 7 years ago
    Thanks so much Karen and PPF for the suggestions, I really appreciate them :)
  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    By his admission he should repaint all the doors to give you the match he should have. And he saw the difference before they were delivered. No painter would miss that. So don't cut him any breaks. A pro mixes all the paint in one container before beginning.

  • 7 years ago

    " ... it all depends on the dye lot or something."

    So why aren't all of your doors from the same dye lot?

  • 7 years ago
    I would have them all painted to match. If that means they have to start over, so be it. Why should you pay for a remodel and get less than you paid for. Who wants two different color whites??
  • 7 years ago
    Thanks Dan1888, it was actually me that pointed out the cupboard differences to our contractor. The cupboards are from Raywal, so I think they are sprayed in a factory. The contractor is bringing the person from Raywal in to have a look at them, so we'll see. Thank you for your thoughts. I appreciate it.
  • 7 years ago
    Jellytoast, that's a really great question. Too bad I can't answer it because I don't know!
  • 7 years ago
    Wysmama, you are absolutely right. This reno was a lot, financially and emotionally so we want the best possible outcome. I definitely don't want two different types of whites! I will update after I meet with the Rep from Raywal cabinets. Thank you for your thoughts on this.
  • 7 years ago

    Remember, if he tells you they can't be certain to match the other doors his only option is to repaint all the doors and drawers to guarantee a match.

  • 7 years ago
    Thanks Dan 1888, I am keeping my fingers crossed.
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Raywall should never have sold cabinets that were not ALL from the same dye-lot of paint.

  • 6 years ago

    Tracy - what was the outcome? Were they responsive & fix everything to your satisfaction?

  • 6 years ago

    Hi Andrea, thanks for your question!

    It turns out it was the lighting in my kitchen. I had them take the doors off and switch them. Exactly the same result occurred so yeah, don’t I feel sheepish?
    It’s almost two years since our reno and I can now say I don’t even notice the variation in shade. People who come into our house have never said anything either, lol.

    I really think when you are looking at something day in and day out, making decisions, revising those decisions and questioning those decisions you are overloaded and then everything starts looking wrong.
    That being said, if there is something genuinely wrong or not to your satisfaction, by all means - point it out and have it corrected. After all, it is your money.

    I’m genuinely thrilled with our new kitchen and I hope we never do one again!!

    Have a great day :)
    I think people get renovation burn out and by the end of ours I was really fed up. I decided that so what if our two faucets aren’t an exact match in metal? Both were described as brushed nickel, but they are ever so slightly different.

  • 6 years ago

    Have a great day was meant for the end of my comment, but I messed up!

  • 6 years ago

    LOL - good to hear all worked out well! I'd reached out b/c we just took possession of a "new to us" house with a Raywal kitchen from the 90's that is in need of some serious TLC.

  • 6 years ago

    Thanks! Congratulations on your new home, that’s exciting!

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