Whenever renovations are underway, the most exciting part is selecting replacements for your old, out of date items. Choosing new cabinet doors is no different. In fact, given how prominent kitchen cabinets are in the overall look and feel of your kitchen, selecting which cabinet doors would look best can often be the best part of the renovation process. There are a few decisions that need to be made, in addition to choosing simple aspects like size and color. The material the cabinet is made from will also have an impact on how your renovations turn out. Here are a few of the differences between a solid wood and a MDF cabinet door.
Response To Heat
Solid wood tends to warp and buckle when subjected to hot and humid conditions. The constant contraction and expansion due to temperature changes can also cause the wood to crack, dramatically shortening the lifespan of your cabinet doors. MDF, on the other hand, doesn’t respond to wood in the same way. It responds to temperature variations by expanding and contracting too, but as a whole unit. This means that there isn’t a risk of cracking or warping.
Maintenance Requirements
Solid wood requires more maintenance than MDF made cabinet doors. If you happen to have your cabinets in a warmer location, you’ll have to keep an eye on the wood, and have it replaced or repaired at the first sign of damage. MDF is much lower maintenance, and needs only to be wiped down and kept clean in order to stay in good condition.
Painting
If you plan on painting your cabinet doors at all during their lifespan, it’s a good idea to choose MDF as a material. MDF responds better to paint than wood, as it doesn’t have the same dark, grainy look as many types of modern wood. Instead, it remains the same, expected color throughout.
For more information about the differences between a solid wood and a MDF cabinet door, contact Lovech Ltd.
