It may seem like solid wood is always the better choice, but this is not always the case. Often there are actually better materials for the job, and solid wood only increases the price and reduces the quality. Solid wood does offer benefits, obviously, but sometimes these can fall short of the disadvantages of using it. Solid wood is stronger in most cases and offers a more natural look, but here are some reasons to consider getting MDF cabinet doors instead of solid wood.
Eco-Friendly
MDF is produced with recycled wood fiber, so no forests are being cut down in order to produce it. MDF is simply wood fibers that have been mixed with a resin and pressed into a mold. This combines to create a much lower environmental impact that solid wood panels will create.
Doesn’t Expand or Contract
One of the biggest disadvantages of wooden cabinets is their tendency to expand and contract. Over time this can cause a weakening of the wood as well as cracks in your cabinets. This can be a much bigger problem in a kitchen that sees a lot of use, or in the bathroom. Solid wood cabinet doors would not last long when exposed to that much humidity. While it may seem to find at first, it will not take long for your cabinets to get destroyed.
Construction
MDF doors also outperform solid wood when it comes to construction. The reason for this is that MDF doors can be cut from a single piece of material, but solid wood requires the use of multiple pieces in order to allow for expansion from the humidity. Be removing these extra parts you remove several points of failure. MDF doors are not going to fall apart as a result of loosening fasteners.
When you are choosing your new cabinet doors to be sure to consider going with an MDF door. They are more resilient and eco-friendly than solid wood doors and will outlast them as well.
If you are looking for MDF cabinet doors, then contact Lovech Ltd.
