Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:58:05 -0500, jinx the minx wrote:
>
>> I'm curious though if anyone has bought kitchen cabinets from Ikea? We are
>> thinking about re-doing the kitchen in the one house that doesn't warrant
>> high-end finishes because it's likely going to be sold or rented out in the
>> next couple of years. It needs updating, but not $20k worth.
>
> Here's a good article that breaks down the materials used in their
> cabinet lines.
>
> Keep in mind that:
>
> Particle board < fiberboard (MDF) < plywood < solid wood
>
> Particleboard, especially, is pretty porous stuff and not to be used
> in wet or humid environments (such as in a bathroom or above a stove).
> Fiberboard is a little more resistant to humidity depending on how
> well it's laminated (looks like they use the cheapest laminates out
> there). Cabinet grade plywood and solid wood are of course the best,
> with an HPL laminate (durability) or solid veneers (aesthetics).
>
> -sw
>

Thank you, that is really good information.

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