HDF or Solid wood for Kitchen Cabinets

omeatheopian

Thanks in advance for any much needed advice guys.

I have budgeted for solid wood, but am hearing from some sources that HDF is a superior material to have for my kitchen. I am keen to go with what will wear the best over a 20+ yr period, as opposed to what is most economical.

Can anyone shed any light based on personal experience or expertise?

tabby aspreme

Are you getting hdf and mdf mixed up, hdf or hardboard would usually only be used in the back of kitchen units , I have only seen it in 6mm thickness, mdf would be used mainly in painted kitchens for both carcasses and doors. Solid wood is a better material but more difficult to work with and more expensive, if your paying for solid wood make sure you know which parts are getting in wood and which are panel material.

omeatheopian

tabby aspreme wrote: »

Are you getting hdf and mdf mixed up, hdf or hardboard would usually only be used in the back of kitchen units , I have only seen it in 6mm thickness, mdf would be used mainly in painted kitchens for both carcasses and doors. Solid wood is a better material but more difficult to work with and more expensive, if your paying for solid wood make sure you know which parts are getting in wood and which are panel material.

hey thanks for your comment.
So yes HDF for carcasses, 18mm thick for the doors painted HDF or solid wood.

So the question is whether to go with HDF or Solid wood for the doors? Even if Solid the carcass and the centre panel would be HDF

tabby aspreme

Forget about hdf, it's 18mm mdf, solid doors would be better, less chance of the edges and corners chipping

omeatheopian

tabby aspreme wrote: »

Forget about hdf, it's 18mm mdf, solid doors would be better, less chance of the edges and corners chipping

Thanks mate