Confused over different kitchen cabinet materials

Josey Wales

Hi,

We are looking to get a new kitchen for our house renovation and we've had a few kitchen design appointments. There are so many decisions to make that it feels a little overwhelming. But there is one thing that I'm really confused over and that is the different types of kitchen cabinet doors.

- Lacquer
- Vinyl
- Thermofoil (I think)

In terms of quality between them which is the best? What are the differences?

Cheers.

galwaydude18

Laquer is sprayed solid wood doors

Vinyal and thermofoil are the standard doors you see in most kitchens these days.

Obviously the solid wood doors will be a lot more expensive

Josey Wales wrote: »

Hi,

We are looking to get a new kitchen for our house renovation and we've had a few kitchen design appointments. There are so many decisions to make that it feels a little overwhelming. But there is one thing that I'm really confused over and that is the different types of kitchen cabinet doors.

- Lacquer
- Vinyl
- Thermofoil (I think)

In terms of quality between them which is the best? What are the differences?

Cheers.

MisseyB

Solid timber should last for years and can be sanded back and painted for a new look. I think this is a real plus but nowadays a lot people prefer to replace kitchens than refurbish them.

Some vinyl wrapped doors can start to delaminate, i.e. vinyl lifts off, if positioned too close to some cookers. Check with supplier of kitchen and cooker. The same thing might happen to areas prone to excessive moisture. That said solid timber will warp if close to excessive heat and moisture. I'd go for the kitchen with the longest and most comprehensive gaurantee.

Larry Bee

I'd go for the kitchen with the longest and most comprehensive gaurantee.

What Missey B said was our way of thinking too, and therefore we are going with IKEA, who offer a 25 year guarantee on theirs. No one else came anywhere near - some said 3 years, one said 7.

Blossomvan

Consider the quality of the materials. But if the prices are unaffordable, just look for the cheaper ones.

jeff79

Hand painted all the way