When it comes to wood refinishing, N-Hance® can transform your cabinets in a matter of days, not weeks. Considering curing time can take days, you might be wondering how this is possible. We make it easy with our proprietary Lightspeed® Nano technology.
This system uses a powerful UV light to cure your cabinets in seconds, not hours or days. The process significantly cuts down on turnaround time for your cabinet refinishing project and also ensures the finish is rock-hard and ready to stand up to your household’s busy life.
If you’re considering cabinet refinishing with N-Hance, here’s what to know about Lightspeed Nano and how it delivers these lasting results.
Curing vs. Drying: What’s the Difference?
In the past, refinishing kitchen cabinets often meant painters inside your home for several days and then three or four days of cure time. Even if your cabinets looked or felt dry, that doesn’t mean they were cured. So what’s the difference between curing and drying?
These terms are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same. They are actually two different phases of the cabinet refinishing process.
Drying is the initial phase in cabinet refinishing when the solvent or water in the stain evaporates, leaving the stain dry to the touch. This process typically happens within a few hours or a day, depending on the type of stain and environmental conditions inside your home. The surface might feel dry, but the stain beneath is still vulnerable to damage.
Curing, on the other hand, is the process in cabinet refinishing where the stain undergoes a chemical reaction that hardens and strengthens the stain. Curing typically takes several days or even weeks, during which time the stain fully adheres to the surface. Once fully cured, your cabinet finish will be more durable and resistant to chipping, scratching, and wear and tear.
Enter Lightspeed Nano: How It Works
With our Lightspeed Nano system, you don’t have to wait days for your newly refinished cabinets to cure. We can handle the process in seconds, so your cabinets are ready to use as soon as we leave.
The process starts with applying a clear topcoat. Our technicians then use our exclusive Lightspeed Nano system to cure your cabinets. The high-intensity UV light works by activating photo-initiators within the coating, which jumpstarts the polymerization process. This reaction causes the liquid coating to harden into a solid, durable finish – instantaneously. This advanced technology provides the kind of rock-hard finish often only found in factories.
Explore Our Lightspeed Nano Options
Beyond our standard Lightspeed Nano finish, we also offer two other options to consider for your cabinet refinishing project. These include:
- Ultraclear 2, which is a cutting-edge, water-based acrylic urethane finish designed to achieve a smooth, clear surface. This approach gives your cabinets a refined, polished appearance – whether they have a Semi-Gloss, Satin, or Ultra Matte sheen.
- Hydro Oil, which is available in Semi-Gloss and Satin sheens, blends the timeless appeal of linseed oil with an eco-friendly, water-based formula. This finish delivers the classic look of oil-based treatments, making it an ideal choice for refinished cabinets.
The Advantages of Lightspeed Nano
Whatever option you choose for your cabinets, you’ll benefit from faster, less disruptive kitchen cabinet refinishing. When you hire N-Hance, the work can be completed in three to five days, not the weeks it takes for traditional refinishers. This means there’s less disruption in your home and to your family.
In addition, Lightspeed Nano leaves your cabinet surfaces durable and ready to withstand all the wear and tear that happens in a busy kitchen environment. The cabinet surface is even resistant to stains, peeling, scratching, and scuff marks.
It’s why other industries, like the medical field, manufacturing, and even space stations, use UV light for curing. Processes that would often take hours take seconds instead, minimizing downtime.
Using Lightspeed Nano also means there’s no strong odor to worry about for days or weeks afterward, like with traditional cabinet refinishing. Beyond fewer odors, Lightspeed Nano also limits exposure to lingering VOCs (volatile organic compounds). Heavy, harsh fumes won’t be left behind to irritate your family or your pets, providing an eco-friendly way to refinish your cabinets.
If you want your cabinets refinished in a way that delivers gorgeous and long-lasting results, trust N-Hance. With our Lightspeed Nano system, your cabinets will be ready for use when we leave your home. Call us today at (855) 642-6230 to learn more or get started with your kitchen upgrade.