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Installing Architectural Finishes on Kitchen cabinet doors Dec 2020

In this video, Randy Miller shares the initial prep stage of his personal kitchen cabinet makeover. Learn how to properly prep raw high-density MDF cabinet doors and woodwork before applying Belbien architectural vinyl film, ensuring durable adhesion that can still be cleanly updated years down the road.

What You’ll Learn:

Surface Sealing & Priming: Why applying Zinsser Gardz Problem Surface Sealer with a mini roller to raw MDF and edges prevents peeling and creates the optimal bond [01:17].
Cure Times & Timing: Why letting the sealer dry and gas out for at least 3 days (or while your vinyl is in transit) makes all the difference [04:21].
Cleaning Prep: Prepping and wiping down surfaces with a water/rubbing alcohol mix and The Rag Company Edgeless Microfiber Towels [02:38].
Film Selection: Setting up a two-tone kitchen using Belbien TX-16 for upper cabinets and textured Belbien NC-57 for the lowers [00:35].
Flat Doors vs. Routed Profiles: Why flat slab doors provide a clean, modern aesthetic and make future restyling effortless with a heat gun [05:04].
Elevated Wrapping Table: A behind-the-scenes look at the prototype cabinet door wrapping table designed to speed up edge wrapping and trimming [01:29].