Vinyl wrapped kitchen doors 'bubbling' ??

joylikes2shop

My friends Shaker style, 'Vinyl wrapped' or (Foil wrapped ??) kitchen cabinet doors ( 8 years old) AND wardrobe doors - supplied and fitted at the same time by the same supplier- are starting to 'bubble'. The vinyl is separating from the frame beneath....

Does anyone know if this is normal for doors of this age or if they can be fixed by being heat treated or glued by the manufacturer ?

ryder72

Not surprising. There is too much vinyl and foil wrapped rubbish being peddled as quality kitchens. Just stay away!!!

xyz123

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Depends what they paid for. If it was cheap kitchen, 8 years is
not too bad. If they saved some money in first kitchen, they can just change doors and get new look.

OP decide what u want cheap up front or slightly longer lasting kitchen. Depends on ur budget. am sure the independent kitchen designer brigade will soon be here offering opinions.

joylikes2shop

Having seen these doors I too would stay clear of foil wrapped doors. At this point however I'm just hoping they can be stuck down again because apart from the 'bubbling' effect,they are in good condition.

happy35

mine have done this so I am waiting for the outcome of OH restructuring at wokr to decide if I will replace the doors (carcass is fine) or get an extension to the kitchen and a new kitchen

The rest of the kitchen is fine, all appliances still working and worktops still in good conditions. It is really annoying the worst ones are on the dishwasher door and the cupboards/drawers next to the cooker

portgrimaud

I have just taken my kitchen supplier to the Small Claims Court and won my case for the full cost of replacing all my Vinyl wrapped doors, draw fronts & filler panels. My kitchen supplier used products manufactured by a very large producer located in County Tyrone - my kitchen units were supplied in August 2008 - signs of bubbling (vinyl wrapping coming away from the MDF filler) in October 2013 - At first only 2 doors were affected, this spread to 7 out of 19 (various shapes & sizes). I contended that the panels, or the processes used to make the panels failed to comply with the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended). My supplier countered that the goods were out of warranty - after a year arguing he offered to replace the 7 faulty doors FOC - but refused to warrant them, or the rest of the kitchen. The Judge hearing the case agreed with me that the goods failed to meet the requirements of The Sale of Goods Act 1979 and awarded me my costs, the cost of a fitter to exchange the units and the full cost of replacing all 19 items. I have the money and am putting it towards the cost of painted oak units - no more vinyl/foil wrapped kitchen units for me :j

adandem

Well I have vinyl wrapped doors and have had no issues with them yet. For the cost I can't fault them.

DoctorFoster

adandem wrote: »

Well I have vinyl wrapped doors and have had no issues with them yet. For the cost I can't fault them.

I've got some and the vinyl is coming off. They came out of the kitchen into my workshop so not really a concern. I wish the backs would come off as easy and I'd spray them.

leveller2911

portgrimaud wrote: »

I have just taken my kitchen supplier to the Small Claims Court and won my case for the full cost of replacing all my Vinyl wrapped doors, draw fronts & filler panels. My kitchen supplier used products manufactured by a very large producer located in County Tyrone - my kitchen units were supplied in August 2008 - signs of bubbling (vinyl wrapping coming away from the MDF filler) in October 2013 - At first only 2 doors were affected, this spread to 7 out of 19 (various shapes & sizes). I contended that the panels, or the processes used to make the panels failed to comply with the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended). My supplier countered that the goods were out of warranty - after a year arguing he offered to replace the 7 faulty doors FOC - but refused to warrant them, or the rest of the kitchen. The Judge hearing the case agreed with me that the goods failed to meet the requirements of The Sale of Goods Act 1979 and awarded me my costs,

So what specific part of the Sale of Goods Act did the judge cite as the reason he/she found in your favour?.. Can you post any links to back up your court case?.

Benny1970

Was interested to read this,as am in exactly same position as mo (post to forum ystdy entitled kitchen issues). We are now 8 yrs on, but I first contacted the supplier re: this 2,yrs ago. Manufacturer has admitted these doors have been discontinued as they were found to peel as a result of sunlight, heat and cleaning, but all I have been offered is replacement doors at a 36% discount. Do you have any other advice as a result of your case? Thanks.

Furts

Benny1970 wrote: »

Was interested to read this,as am in exactly same position as mo (post to forum ystdy entitled kitchen issues). We are now 8 yrs on, but I first contacted the supplier re: this 2,yrs ago. Manufacturer has admitted these doors have been discontinued as they were found to peel as a result of sunlight, heat and cleaning, but all I have been offered is replacement doors at a 36% discount. Do you have any other advice as a result of your case? Thanks.

Estate agents refer to a seven year itch, when people feel they must sell up and move on. Most people move into a house with the mindset to renew the kitchen and bathrooms and en suites. Consequently kitchen manufacturers go with this, and couple this with built in obsolescence. The resultant vinyl wrapped doors fulfill this role. They are cheap, they have a short life, and they are intended to be replaced on a regular basis.

After eight years you cannot expect new doors. Anything offered by the original manufacturer should be welcomed as a goodwill gesture. Of course you should chance your arm and push the boundaries to see what you can get. But temper this with a sense of realism.