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Help! Does Polytec yellow overtime!

8 years ago

We have just realized our midlife crisis and spent 10s of thousands of dollars on our dream kitchen which is currently being installed. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with white Polytec thermolaminated doors? I'm panicking now because I have read some (old) reviews about it yellowing!! Anyone?



Comments (11)

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I think in this instance (new install) it's safe to ignore old reviews.

    To be certain ask your cabinet maker for technical data from Polytec that gives you an idea of UV stability/colour fastness of the product.

    Also, Polytec provides a 7 year warranty on thermo - be sure to get a copy of that and the care instructions and you'll be sorted.

    P.S. FABulous kitchen!!!

  • 8 years ago

    Thank you so much Crystal. Great advice for us novices and we feel much better now. We will make sure we get the copy of warranty and care instructions too. Thanks again:)


  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Hi Suzanne, we hope your kitchen is still looking pristine! If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact us directly.

  • 2 years ago

    Hi I have a kitchen that’s flooded with light in NQ, can I ask where you are, how much natural light your kitchen cops and also check in, hows how’s the white going still today? I too would love to change my kitchen to white cabinets, buut am worried they will yellow.

  • 2 years ago

    I have Polytec classic white sheen cabinets. They will be 9 years old in July 2024. They are still as white as they were when first installed.

  • 2 years ago

    That’s good to hear Dreamer. I just ordered Polytec Classic White in matte cabinetry. The cabinet maker had them in the showroom in full sun and they still looked good. Always good to hear real life stories.

  • 2 years ago

    Hi Suzanne Preston and Dreamer, we're building our dream home and exploring kitchen door options including Polytec thermolaminate option (since 2pac is out of our budget!). How are your doors holding up? I've read some horrible reviews on ProductReview.com.au and will be heartbroken if I make the wrong choice...not to mention that I'll never hear the end of it from hubby! Thanks in advance.

  • 2 years ago

    Hi Cassy, I have Polytec Classic White, pre-finished board with ABS edging, in the sheen finish. They were installed in May 2015 when we built our home. They are as good as the day they were installed. I do not know anything about Polytec thermolaminate.

  • 3 months ago

    Gorgeous! Can I ask what polytec cabinet door profile this is please?

  • 3 months ago

    Above question was for Suzanne Preston. Thanks!