High gloss kitchen doors are the most difficult kitchen surface to repair well — and also among the most requested. The mirror-like finish makes any imperfection highly visible. Professional repair by an experienced technician can achieve excellent results on most gloss finishes, though the results vary by colour and the nature of the damage.
The Challenge of High Gloss Repair
The challenge with high gloss is that the polished surface acts like a mirror. Any variation in gloss level, texture or colour at the repair site is immediately apparent. Professional repair uses compounds that can be polished to a very high gloss finish and relies on precise colour matching to minimise visibility.
What Results to Expect
On plain gloss colours — white, black, anthracite, cream — very good results are achievable. The repair is typically not visible from a normal viewing distance.
On metallic gloss finishes, the results are still good but the metallic element makes an exact match more challenging. On complex patterned gloss (marble effect, etc), results vary.
Types of High Gloss Kitchen Door
Acrylic gloss doors — the most common high gloss kitchen door type. Excellent repairability.
Lacquered MDF doors — also repairable. The lacquer is matched and applied over the repaired area.
Vinyl-wrapped gloss doors — more challenging as the surface is a wrapped film. Can be repaired but results vary.
Cost
A single high gloss kitchen door chip or scratch repair typically costs £100–£200. This compares to £50–£200 per door for replacement. Send us photos for a fixed price.
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