MDF, HDF, Thermofoil, Laminate, Wood - Different Materials Explained

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Cabinet door materials can be so confusing. This is mainly because contractors and suppliers are not consistent in naming these materials. 99% of the cabinet doors are made of either of these 2 materials: MDF (medium-density fibreboard) or wood.
Medium-density fibreboard or MDF is a very common material. There are different kinds of MDF doors: Painted MDF, thermofoil doors, and laminated doors are all made with an MDF core. The MDF door can be characterized by the following features:
🚪 Painted MDF is a one-piece door.
🚪 MDF doors are the most durable door IF not chipped
🚪 Thermofoil doors do not last long and show discoloration over time
🚪 Hard laminate doors are UV-resistant, easy to clean, and can take more beating. However, the style option is limited to the plain slab door.
Another material option is wood, which comes in two options: painted or stained.
🚪 Painted wood doors usually consist of a 5 pieces
🚪 Painted woods can handle water better than MDF
🚪 Stained wood comes in a darker shade
🚪 Stained wood looks classic and elegant
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  • @Jopacob
    @JopacobАй бұрын

    It is rare and very useful to have such an honest and comprehensive review of all the options on cabinets. Thank you… this was time well spent.

  • @kimanzaldorusso652
    @kimanzaldorusso6523 күн бұрын

    Amazing description, so helpful . thank you

  • @mrs.ladylesure2254
    @mrs.ladylesure225411 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I think I am staying with my wood cabinets. To replace wood & pay more for a cheaper material, just don’t make sense. You just made it clear to me🥰

  • @espinozanovak831
    @espinozanovak8315 ай бұрын

    I put thermofoil doors in one condo 13 years ago and laminate doors in another at the same time. Contrary to this video, the thermofoil doors still look new, the laminate doors are peeling and expanding from moisture and I've been replacing them. I guess it depends on the manufacturer

  • @CocoaDivineTV
    @CocoaDivineTV Жыл бұрын

    Such a helpful video!! Thank you so much!! 😃

  • @alexbilotta5305
    @alexbilotta5305 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video. Thank you!

  • @irisvalladares2963
    @irisvalladares29638 ай бұрын

    Great explanation!

  • @WhimsyWhisper-ys2yd
    @WhimsyWhisper-ys2yd6 ай бұрын

    How do you tell what you already own: I can’t figure out if I have white painted mdf or white vinyl med. Are there any clues I can use? (I want to repaint so I need to know which material to know how to properly paint them.)

  • @jasonrealestate3819
    @jasonrealestate3819 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @nedaderakhshan9164
    @nedaderakhshan9164 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative video, thank you!

  • @mexicanjohns
    @mexicanjohns Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video!! Thank you!! You answered all my questions and helped me make my decision.

  • @ntaconst.3674
    @ntaconst.3674 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much - very helpful.

  • @ChicagoLisa007
    @ChicagoLisa007 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, very informative 👍

  • @Tohamaalghirbia
    @Tohamaalghirbia8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the useful information.

  • @lakelife5467
    @lakelife5467 Жыл бұрын

    Great video Very detailed explanation of the type of materials used to make cabinet doors.

  • @rogerslaw4459
    @rogerslaw4459 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for your explaination😀

  • @christinalynam870
    @christinalynam8702 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Very clear explanation

  • @cabinetrefacingtogo6727

    @cabinetrefacingtogo6727

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @poonamshah6507
    @poonamshah6507 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much with this video. We have been fleeced by our kitchen designer/fitter. He has effectively supplied and fitted laminated chipboard doors and carcasses throughout our kitchen and we have paid the price of a high end, bespoke kitchen. He has committed daylight robbery. We will take action.

  • @gateslattes4686
    @gateslattes46865 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @bridgettstephens5582
    @bridgettstephens55823 ай бұрын

    I love you😂. I've been racking my brain attempting to determine what material my cabinets are made of. The catch for me is the era of cabinets (70's or 80's?). The cabinets have the seams but can the appearance of seams alone determine wood v.other types of materials? I desperately want to refinish the cabinets but fearful if they aren't wood sanding will destroy them.

  • @PrestigeWorldWide777
    @PrestigeWorldWide77725 күн бұрын

    My home is 5 years old. The cabinets are all peeling. Need to figure out a solution

  • @memmis2006
    @memmis20064 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much. This explains things very clearly. Wood it is then, lol.

  • @cookingmadesimple5395
    @cookingmadesimple5395 Жыл бұрын

    Thx

  • @onecompass7290
    @onecompass72906 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I live in a very hot dry desert area of the southwest of AZ....seems like the vinyl won't hold up.

  • @RobyWanKenobi
    @RobyWanKenobi11 ай бұрын

    There is a big difference between Home Depot MDF and HDF similar to Medex.

  • @pravingnanam3115
    @pravingnanam3115 Жыл бұрын

    Wardrobes & Cots which one is better? HDF with laminate or HMR Particle board with laminate?

  • @srithangavadivel8161
    @srithangavadivel8161 Жыл бұрын

    Clear

  • @teac117
    @teac1173 ай бұрын

    Do they make MDO core doors for wet areas like under the sink?

  • @TruthDefender
    @TruthDefender8 ай бұрын

    VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERY INFORMATIVE

  • @farahsheikh605
    @farahsheikh6054 ай бұрын

    High glossy soft close cabinet which material is good morona vs mdf glossy cabinet.. Which one more pricy

  • @ggstevie
    @ggstevie Жыл бұрын

    So so helpful. If I am doing a slab white door, do you recommend painted MDF or laminated mdf? Is there peeling risk with laminate?

  • @marcomarcello3337

    @marcomarcello3337

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you live in a high humidity area?...I'm in Houston TX...very high humidity...I would stay away...unless of course I was in say New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado etc...very dry and easier on MDF. Hope this helps.

  • @vishjoshi8804
    @vishjoshi880410 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video, making a decision on MDF Thermal Foil Wrap versus MDF Painted. Basically the same price. Should I go MDF or HDF?

  • @annieware1167

    @annieware1167

    4 ай бұрын

    MDF and HDF are the same thing. I would go with painted

  • @sagittariusmax5419
    @sagittariusmax5419 Жыл бұрын

    very nice! so i guess wood is still superior

  • @tatchik77
    @tatchik77 Жыл бұрын

    What is the difference between particle board & MDF?

  • @user-ux3mg1wi9b

    @user-ux3mg1wi9b

    Жыл бұрын

    particle board can't used as door, it only used as box interior. MDF can used as door.

  • @susel_vazquez_acuna
    @susel_vazquez_acuna Жыл бұрын

    What about plywood?

  • @Bonjour-World
    @Bonjour-World Жыл бұрын

    The word "Thermofoil" implies a metal component. I was totally unaware that it was pure vinyl. DEAL BREAKER !!!

  • @VoiceboxVindaloo69420
    @VoiceboxVindaloo69420Ай бұрын

    U LOOK LIKE HULK!!!!!!!1

  • @Latuya75
    @Latuya75Ай бұрын

    There is waterproof mdf.

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