Asked on May 31, 2017
Why are my white cabinets yellowing?
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I apologize for posting again. I inadvertently marked that this question was resolved.
This past weekend marked 4 years in our new house. Unlike our first house, we bought things to withstand the test of time, so we didn't scrimp. With that being said, why-o-why have all of my white kitchen cabinets (made from wood) been turning a pastel yellow color the past couple of years? (No one is allowed to smoke inside our home.) And for the record, it's not just where we touch them...it's the WHOLE cabinet. We have white appliances and now you can see really see where the cabinets end and the dishwasher or fridge starts. Is my only solution to paint them? Yikes! Thanks for your help in advance. 
Afterthought...I wonder if the lighting has anything to do with it? Maybe I should invest in the "cool" lightbulbs, as opposed to the "warm".
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![Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA]()
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on May 31, 2017
Could be the lighting as you said. Might be whatever the cabinets were sealed with when manufactured and it yellowed over time.Try and see if it is just the lighting, lightbulbs are much easier to replace that repainting the kitchen cabinets.If that is not the case, you just might need to repaint. I will keep thinking and see if I can come up with another reason as to why this occurred or a possible solution. -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on May 31, 2017
Ok I Googled . . . Sun itself could be the culprit - here are a few things I found:https://www.forbes.com/sites/houzz/2014/08/28/how-to-keep-your-white-kitchen-white/#9a00e1c67a8ehttp://homeguides.sfgate.com/keep-white-cabinets-yellowing-89531.htmlhttp://www.pfonline.com/articles/paint-yellowing-issueSee if any of this helps.- See 1 previous
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Debbie Krusienski Lumsden
on May 31, 2017
My guess is that the sealer is what has yellowed. (Was a polyurethane put over the paint?) Some of them will yellow. -
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Patricia
on May 31, 2017
I agree with Debbie that it could be the sealer used. The good news is that you can paint white over the cabinets and seal with a non-yellowing sealer. I like General Finishes High Performance Top Coat.
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