Do PVC/uPVC Interiors Need Any Special Maintenance at All?

A fair question for anyone comparing long-term cost of ownership between PVC/uPVC and traditional wood-based interiors.

Key points

• Routine maintenance is limited to occasional cleaning and checking hardware (hinges, channels, handles) for wear.
• There's no polishing, varnishing or anti-termite treatment required, since the board material itself doesn't degrade.
• Sliding wardrobe or kitchen tracks benefit from an occasional wipe to keep dust from affecting smoothness.
• Silicone sealant around sink cutouts (if used) should be checked yearly, as sealant — not the board — is the component that ages.
• Overall, PVC/uPVC interiors are close to maintenance-free compared to the periodic upkeep wood-based furniture typically needs.

Why this matters when you're planning cupboard

At No More Wood, every cupboard we design starts from this same material logic — everyday cupboards in humid coastal cities take a beating — shelves sag, corners swell, and once termites get in, an entire cupboard of clothes or linen can be ruined without warning. We build the cupboard to avoid that from day one, not patch it later.