When choosing the type of cabinet you want for your home, it is important to understand your options. What type of wood do you want? Do you want stock cabinets, or should you choose custom. Answering these questions will allow you to make the best purchase possible.
Not all kitchen cabinets are the same inside. When shopping for kitchen cabinets, most homeowners focus on the look of the cabinets and the design of the doors, but they don't ask about the most important feature of the cabinets, the material used to make the cabinet box. While the face frame and doors are important for the overall look, the structure of the cabinet itself is what will determine the lifespan of your kitchen.
We at
Eurocenter Kichen and
Tile use
3/4" plywood inside,
other companies use
Particle board is
common material
that lower price of
cabinets (and which you
may recognize if you
have ever shopped at
Ikea). Particle board,
also called press board,
is really just small
chips of wood compressed
together and held
together with glue.
Unlike plywood which
consists of multiple
layers of wood with the
grain running in
alternating patterns,
particle board doesn't
have any of that
interweaving to help
strengthen the board.
Because of this, the
material will tend to
chip or break easier,
and will not be able to
support as much weight.
Quite often, you will
have to use supports to
strengthen the cabinets
if you are installing a
heavier countertop.
Before you go out shopping for them it is important to know what you want and need. While custom cabinets can be made to your exact specifications, stock cabinets are constructed before they are ordered. Because they are mass produced, the prices for them are substantially lower. They are held in storage before being shipped to stores or shops who will then sell them to buyers.
Custom cabinets are more
expensive because they
are often built by
skilled carpenters who
specialize in
constructing them. They
will put a lot of time
and effort into
designing your cabinet,
and this is why they are
so costly. It can often
take between 3 and 4
weeks before you receive
them. For those who want
the ultimate in quality,
the time and price is
worth it. The speed of
delivery and price are
the most powerful
advantages offered by
stock cabinets.
Thermofoil Kitchen Cabinets
Thermofoil cabinets provide the look of painted cabinetry without the brush strokes, drips and imperfections that come along with paint. Made by heat-fusing a thin layer of vinyl onto a substrate material, thermofoil is an extremely popular choice for cabinet makeovers and reface projects.

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Very affordable product
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Super easy to clean; just a little soap and water will do the trick
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Allows for antiquing with transparent washes
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Provides the bright and clean appeal of painted cabinets
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In perfect condition, thermofoil cabinets can resist moisture damage incredibly well.


