The cabinetry material that you’ll choose for your kitchen could be a huge task. If you are looking to refinish your cabinets or install new cabinets, there are plenty of options.
Hardwood
Pros:
- High-end hardwood is durable.
- The strength of the wood ensures it is resistant to water damage.
- It’s fairly easy to fix should anything go wrong in the future.
Cons:
- It’s expensive to use hardwood.
Plywood
Pros:
- High-quality plywood is impervious to the effects of water.
- They’re fairly durable and last for a long time.
- They hold nails as well as wood glue extremely well.
Cons:
- It is more expensive in comparison to MDF and others that are on the list.
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Pros:
- Affordable, particularly as compared to alternatives to hardwood.
- Because it’s so popular and customizable, there are many various design options available for MDF.
- MDF doesn’t tend to crack or warp while other options do, particularly in the case of older woods.
Cons:
- Naturally, it’s not an attractive appearance.
Particleboard
Pros:
- Cost-effective.
- It isn’t likely to distort too easily when knocked or hit.
- It can stand up to the smallest dings that are commonplace in kitchen usage.
- It’s light and therefore easy to carry around, and it’s cheap.
Cons:
- It can absorb moisture
- The cabinet isn’t designed to handle the heavy load
- The design isn’t appealing naturally.
Wood Veneer
Pros:
- A veneer is a sealer that can be great at keeping out moisture.
- Veneer provides an even grain and a stylish appearance for your home.
- It is possible to reuse it for use elsewhere.
Cons:
- A veneer could chip along the edges.
- It isn’t easy to fix.
Laminate
Pros:
- Laminate is among the most affordable options.
- It’s quite resistant to harm from daily use.
- The majority of laminates have lighter colors.
Cons:
- If you are looking for darker colors, you could spend more money or have a difficult time trying to locate the right ones.
- Cracks and dents, or unwelcome cuts and dings on the laminate cabinet, which can be unfixable.
This article was written by Jordan Legault, Jordan is the owner of The French Refinery. Founded in 2015, The French Refinery quickly built a name and reputation for high-end cabinetry with quality craftsmanship and attention to fine detail. We strive every day to provide the utmost in customer service because our customers deserve the best we can provide. We have built a hand-picked team of talented craftsmen with over 100 years of combined experience. Building a custom built entertainment Center is our craft, we love what we do, and we make it show through the work we provide on a daily basis.
