At Chervin Kitchen, we produce superior quality cabinetry. Whether we craft cabinets for a home, boathouse, or commercial space, our exceptional finishes are of the best durability and will keep their flawless finish for years to come. Over the past 30 years we've developed a wide range of top-notch finishes to keep your projects looking beautiful for the long term. You can trust that our quality stain and paint finishes are the best on the market.
What makes our finishes superior?
Polyurethane Finishes
Unlike traditional lacquers, our European polyurethanes are engineered for lasting beauty and real-life durability. Our multi-step finishes typically include NGR (non-grain raising, which keeps the wood surface smooth), hand-wiped stains and glazes, finished with a tough polyurethane (a resilient protective layer) topcoat. Our process creates depth, warmth, and a finish that performs under daily use.
Why it Matters for Your Home:
- Resists everyday wear: Heat, moisture, stains, and household cleaners
- Maintains colour: Non-yellowing, fade-resistant finishes
- Flexible strength: Hard enough to protect, flexible enough to resist cracking
- Environmentally conscious: Ultra-low formaldehyde, reduced VOCs, safe for your family
With this approach, your cabinetry becomes a durable, long-lasting centrepiece that blends beauty and practicality in your space.
Proven Performance
We’ve tested our finish against common household messes to make sure it stands up to real life.
Rated on a scale from 0->10, with 0 having a great effect and 10 having no effect. All were tested for 24 hours, except for mustard, which was exposed for 1 hour.
Product | Our Polyurethane Finish | Others Lacquer Finish |
| Vinegar | 10 | 10 |
| Lemon Juice | 10 | 10 |
| Orange Juice | 10 | 10 |
| Ketchup | 10 | 10 |
| Coffee | 10 | 8 |
| Olive Oil | 10 | 9 |
| Boiling Water | 10 | 9 |
| Cold Water | 10 | 10 |
| Nail Polish Remover | 9 | 8 |
| Household Ammonia | 10 | 9 |
| Wine | 10 | 8 |
| Windex | 10 | 10 |
| Lysol | 10 | 10 |
| Gasoline | 10 | 8 |
| Ethonal / Water | 10 | 10 |
| Mustard | 10 | 8 |
| Acetone | 9 | 8 |
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Take a look at the custom cabinetry finishes we have created for kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, and more!
