Hello everyone. About ten or more years ago I used Distinctions cabinets when I remodeled my kitchen, it’s the brand home Depot and Lowe’s used to carry, which was made by Masco and Mills Pride. To make a long story short I’d like to get another bridge cabinet made, specifically the doors by a local cabinet maker. But the problem is that I’m trying to find the same stain that was used.(Westbrook Cider)
It was a long time ago around 2016, I had to have other cabinets made to match from a company called millspride which was out of San Diego, California , which was the company that still made them. So a few days ago, hoping that they’d still be in business, I called the company and they said that the business closed, and the new company took over, which is still called millspride, but they know nothing about distinctions cabinetry, and do not make anything custom. So, my main question is would anyone know what stain was used for my cabinets ? The style/color is called Westbrook CIDER and I’m going on a wild goose chase to find it. If anyone has any information on this, please get back to me. Thank you very much, and Happy Holidays.
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Hey there,
Your best bet will be to bring a door or drawer front that you want to match to a cabinet finisher who should be easily able to get an adequate custom match done. A good paint supplier might able to make a decent stain match as well. Even if you had the original stain color, it likely wouldn't match well to the cabinets many years later. The clear coat used is a conversion varnish that ambers significantly over time. To match well, the stain will need to be toned to resemble the UV the cabinets have experienced. This isn't really a good DIY project if you want an exact match, as the CV clearcoat is not something that can be brushed or rolled. If you are okay with a match that will pass most people's standards , then by all means grab a bunch of off the shelf oil stains and clearcoats and experiment on scrap wood of the same species sanded to at least 220. Amber shellac is something we use after stain, before clear top coats to replicate a decade of oil finished UV darkening and aging. Best of luck!
I had a job where the designer wanted the original free standing stove, micro above removed and an island cooking area placed in the middle of the room. Their answer to cabinet match was to develope something entirely different. Color, door design and countertop didn’t matter. The old stove location’s new counter was butcher block. It ended up looking planned and was real nice.
If this is a “bridge cabinet”, you might consider this.
Other than that, a GOOD paint supplier should be able to match a new finish if you desire. We have a couple non chain shops that could service this no problem. There’s one cab shop that most likely could provide a passable door style $$.
Best of luck