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Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen or building a kitchen from the ground up, it’s important to know about the materials that will be used in the construction of your cabinets.
Most framed cabinets have solid wood face frames, regardless of budget and quality. So when it comes to cabinet construction, of particular interest to most customers, is the construction of the cabinet box itself. There’s so many options out there, and knowing the differences between each will ultimately help you decide the best one for your space and budget. We’ve put together this helpful guide to cabinet materials for you to do just that.
As a note, most cabinet boxes are made out of wood. There are a few different ways this is done, but the core material in most cabinets is wood. In fact, one of the few other types of material you’ll see in cabinets that isn’t wood is laminate. However, you’ll usually only see laminate used to cover kitchen cabinet doors. The cabinet bases themselves are still wood.
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Type |
Pros |
Cons |
Plywood |
Durable Cost-efficient Moisture-resistant |
Need to ensure you’re using the right thickness May lack consistency |
Hardwood |
Each panel can have own texture Durable All-natural Long lifespan |
Expensive (materials & installation) Heavy Durability can fluctuate Warping is possible |
Fiberboard |
Durable Warp resistant Smooth finish |
Not as strong as other cabinet types Emits most formaldehyde gas (not best for the environment) |
Particleboard |
Inexpensive High-quality is durable Great for interiors of cabinets |
Not durable unless highest-quality Not moisture-resistant Can sag if overfilled |
The best choice for cabinet materials out there is plywood. Our quality cabinets have all plywood boxes, making them perfect for everyday use in your kitchen and your bathroom. It’s also very versatile. Cabinets made from plywood can come in a variety of different colors, and they look great with all different types of hardware. No matter if they’re your kitchen cabinets or put in your bathroom, plywood cabinets are the best option.
Hardwood cabinets are very traditional. Many older homes have all hardwood cabinets. There are a variety of pros and cons for hardwood cabinets.
Fiberboard and particle board are two other types of wood from which cabinets can be made. While there are some advantages to both types of cabinet material, overall they’re not the best choice. Here’s why:
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