As we all know, the strength and beauty of solid wood cabinet doors for kitchens and baths is what’s most desirable nowadays, however would you believe that solid wood can react poorly to changes in room conditions. As a result, of the constant changes in weather here in Canada, when subjected to changes in heat and humidity, solid wood contracts, causing the joined panels to expand, which in turn leads to higher care and maintenance costs.
Consequently, Medium density fiberboard (MDF) is a high grade, composite material that performs better than solid wood in many high traffic areas. Made from recycled wood fibers and resin, MDF is machine dried and pressed to produce dense, stable sheets and thus, is your ideal “Green” option.
Due to its density, MDF out performs solid wood, when there are constant changes in heat and humidity. MDF doors are milled using a CNC machine, this results in no joined panels, rather they are one solid piece, resulting in no hairline cracks, unlike solid wood doors. Furthermore, the one-piece frame results in the smoothest finish when the doors are painted, giving you a beautiful, seamless look.
The common misconception is that because MDF is more inexpensive than solid wood, that it is less durable and cheap. This is the farthest from the truth, MDF is a more durable product when dealing with more turbulent weather environments and can be the solution to achieving a beautiful long lasting, cost-effective kitchen or bath without the maintenance and up keep of solid wood.
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