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By Mark Fix it How-to Kitchen Kitchen Materials

‣ MyFixitUpLife Dishwasher Steam Can Do Damage — Dishwasher Steam Can Do Damage

Using lower end materials near a dishwasher can be vexing—especially foils or laminated trim stock instead of solid hardwood.

Steam escaping from the dishwasher can wreak havoc on them causing staining or delamination over time.

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Mark

A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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