How to Protect Vinyl in Under-Sink Cabinets

Vinyl cabinets typically refer to wood cabinets laminated with vinyl and offer the homeowner a range of benefits. Vinyl is durable and easy to clean, needing just basic soap and water. However, if vinyl cabinets are installed under your kitchen or bathroom sink, they can be vulnerable to the damaging effects of leaking pipes, leading to warping and cracking. Luckily, you can protect vinyl cabinets by taking strategic steps to shield them against possible leaks.

All-purpose cleanser
Paper towels
Measuring tape
Rubber mat
Scissors or utility knife
Under-sink shelves

Instructions

- 1
  Remove all items from the vinyl under-sink cabinets. Spray the inside of the cabinets with an all-purpose cleaning spray. Wipe it down with paper towels.
- 2
  Measure the length and width of the bottom of the vinyl cabinets. Write down the measurements.
- 3
  Cut a rubber mat, such as one used to line bathtubs or the floors of automobiles, to the measured dimensions. Place the rubber mat at the bottom of the vinyl cabinet.
- 4
  Purchase an under-the-sink shelf that goes around your sink pipes and is made of plastic so it won't scratch the interior of the vinyl cabinet. These types of shelves not only give you a place to store items but also give you more protection from leaks, as any dripping water will leak first onto the shelves and not the cabinetry. It also protects cabinets from leaking products.

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