Door care and maintenance
Welcome to our care and maintenance guide, where you'll find valuable tips and advice to help you maintain the beauty and functionality of your kitchen, bedroom, and living space.
Delivering quality to your home through our retail partners.
We provide our trusted retailers with products of the highest standards, ensuring they can deliver a kitchen, bedroom or living space that exceeds your expectations.
Here’s how we make it happen…
Commitment to quality and sustainability
We take every factor into account to ensure that our products reflect our values: respect for the environment, responsible sourcing, and unwavering attention to quality.
From sourcing FSC®-certified timber to investing in innovative facilities and paint technologies, we continually work to reduce our environmental impact. This ensures that your kitchen, bedroom or living space not only looks stunning but also aligns with sustainable practices.
World-class materials & craftmanship
Our materials come from a renowned Italian supply chain, offering unmatched quality you can trust. All products meet BS 3962-6 and BS 6222-3 standards, and they’re rigorously tested and approved by leading institutions like CATAS and FIRA.
Through cutting-edge robotic spray-paint technology, we achieve flawless paint finishes. This precision ensures your furniture is crafted with care and attention to detail that is second to none
Ensuring the quality you deserve
At STORI, we are committed to delivering kitchens, bedrooms and living spaces of exceptional quality. To give you confidence in every detail, we have a rigorous quality inspection process in place to ensure your furniture meets the highest standards. Here’s how we carefully evaluate each product before it reaches your home:
We use professional-grade tools to guarantee accurate dimensions, ensuring a perfect fit for every piece.
To prevent warping, we measure moisture content and monitor bowing to maintain the integrity of every door.
A gloss meter ensures a consistent, flawless finish on all surfaces.
We test paint adhesion and inspect every coating to ensure durability and longevity.
A spectrophotometer is used to test for the colour consistency across all painted doors ranges. Each paint batch is tested to ensure compliance with the original master in line with the specification detailed below. As colour ages or changes over time it is important to note that the colours are compared to the original digital master and not the physical sample
STORI Collection door care & maintenance
By adhering to these care and maintenance guidelines, you can preserve the quality and appearance of your STORI Collection doors, ensuring their longevity while maintaining a functional and aesthetically pleasing environment.
Cleaning Guidelines
Avoid Harmful Cleaners
- Do not use wax-furniture polish, abrasive or aggressive cleaners, bleach, or other hypochlorite (chlorine)-based cleaners.
- Avoid multipurpose cleaners, dilutes, acetone, alcohol, solvents, or similar products, as they will damage the surface.
Residue Buildup
- Avoid wax and polishes as they leave a residue buildup that is difficult to remove.
Recommended Cleaning Solution
- Use a solution of 5% liquid soap and 95% water.
- Clean with a damp (not wet) cloth and dry immediately with a soft, clean cloth.
Cooking Splashes
- Wipe cooking splashes immediately with a damp cloth and dust surfaces using a soft cloth only.
Oil-Based Substances
- If exposed to oil-based substances (e.g., olive oil, butter, margarine, cooking oil), clean the surface immediately to prevent staining.
Avoid Abrasive Materials
- Never use abrasive pads or cleaners on the furniture.
Handling Precautions
Painted Surfaces
- Handle painted products with great care to avoid chips, scratches, and dents.
Environmental Conditions
- Maintain kitchen, bedrooms and living space areas within domestic temperature and humidity levels:
- Temperature range: 16°C – 24°C.
- Relative humidity: 40% – 60%.
Specific Area Maintenance
Spills and Condensation
- Clean and dry spills or condensation on fascias immediately, paying particular attention to sink areas and wet appliances. Damage caused by neglect is not covered under warranty.
Dishwasher Use
- Do not open dishwasher doors mid-cycle or immediately at the end of a cycle. Excess steam can cause damage not covered by warranty.
Floor and Surface Cleaning
- When washing floors and work surfaces, prevent liquid from accumulating on or near plinths and panels. Thoroughly dry these areas after cleaning.
Appliance Placement
Heat-Producing Appliances
- Ensure appliances that generate excessive heat (e.g., toasters, air fryers, microwaves) are properly ventilated and not placed under or near kitchen units.
- Steam-Producing Appliances
- Avoid placing steam-generating appliances (e.g., steamers, coffee makers, kettles) underneath cabinets or near units where condensation may form.
Care and maintenance kits and pens
Our care and maintenance kits and pens are perfect for repairing minor scratches, chips, or blemishes on your doors. These tools are specifically designed for use on timber and smooth painted surfaces, and are ideal for minor repairs to the backs and edges of doors. Please note, they are not recommended for use on door fronts. You can obtain these care and maintenance kits and pens from your STORI retailer, who can also assist with application, or you may choose to have them applied by a professional.
Care and maintenance kits and pens may vary slightly in colour over time due to manufacturing differences and aging. I.e. If your purchase was made over two years ago, the touch-up kit colour may not be an exact match. We strongly recommend testing the product on a small, inconspicuous area before full application.
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