Matching White Stipple Finishes
Will 'White Stipple' actually match my cabinets?
"White Stipple" is the industry-standard finish for the internal carcass of most Australian kitchens (that slightly bumpy, "orange peel" texture). If your cupboard interiors are standard white melamine particleboard, this is the exact match. If your cabinetry is high-gloss or smooth satin (like external doors), you might find the texture difference noticeable, but for inside the cupboard, it is perfect.
Installing Adhesive Cover Caps
Do I need extra glue to make them stick?
No, they come with a high-strength, pressure-sensitive adhesive backing. The trick is "pressure." Once you peel and place them, press firmly with your thumb for 5-10 seconds to activate the bond. If applied to a clean, dry surface, they will stick aggressively without needing superglue.
Cleaning Adhesive Cover Caps
Can I wipe over them when cleaning my shelves?
Yes. They are made from durable PVC/vinyl that is water-resistant. You can wipe your shelves with a damp cloth or spray-and-wipe without worrying about the edges lifting, provided they were applied correctly to a clean surface initially. They are tough enough to handle plates sliding over them occasionally.
Cover Caps Vs Paint Or Filler
Why shouldn't I just use white paint or filler?
Filler shrinks, cracks, and often dries a different shade of white. Paint is messy and hard to apply to a tiny screw head without getting it on the surrounding board. These caps offer an instant, mess-free solution that mimics the board's texture, making the hole disappear visually rather than just coloring it in.
Invisible Cabinet Cover Caps
Are they completely invisible?
They are "near invisible." Because they sit slightly proud of the surface (about 0.3mm thick), you will see them if you look closely at an angle. However, from a normal standing distance, they blend into the "white noise" of the stipple texture, making the ugly black screw head or dark drill hole effectively vanish.
Preventing Cabinet Cover Caps Yellowing
Do they yellow over time?
Inside a cupboard (where they are most commonly used), they will stay crisp white for the life of the kitchen. Like all white plastics, if exposed to direct, harsh UV sunlight for years, they may warm slightly in tone, but for internal joinery, they are extremely colour-stable.
