I am planning to get kitchen cabinets and trollys done in my new flat. What is the best option if we are to compare price, durability and looks. I think MDF looks beautiful but I have heard that hinges and screws come out pretty easily and it is not durable. Is that true? How long does a MDF kitchen last usually? How about plywood combined with laminet or veneer which one looks good and how durable is it compared to MDF? What is the price range for a decent kitchen?
Look:
-You can laminate/veneer either materials (plywood, or MDF) so both are equals as far as appearance is concerned.
Price:
-MDF is cheaper
-Plywood is more expensive
Durability
MDF is very intolerant to water
Plywood: higher water tolerance, and lower weight
For base cabinets (those that would be below counter tops), I’d only use plywood in case of a spill. For a trolley I’d only use plywood because of it’s higher strength, and lower weight. For overhead cabinets MDF is not a horrible option, but that ultimately depends on how long you want this kitchen to last.
February 23rd, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Look:
-You can laminate/veneer either materials (plywood, or MDF) so both are equals as far as appearance is concerned.
Price:
-MDF is cheaper
-Plywood is more expensive
Durability
MDF is very intolerant to water
Plywood: higher water tolerance, and lower weight
For base cabinets (those that would be below counter tops), I’d only use plywood in case of a spill. For a trolley I’d only use plywood because of it’s higher strength, and lower weight. For overhead cabinets MDF is not a horrible option, but that ultimately depends on how long you want this kitchen to last.
References :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-density_fibreboard