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Laminated Shaker Cabinets

9 years ago

I realise that most would do shaker cabinets with solid wood for the kitchen. Would it be weird if you use MDF board to be design like a shaker cabinet with glossy or smei gloss laminates? Apparently, in my country not many household uses solid wood for kitchen cabinet. And the young generation would usually have laminated cleanline cabinet door.

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Rockin' Fine Finish
9 years ago
look at acrylic cabinets
Nuri Iko
Original Author
9 years ago
Thank you will look into it. Its the first time I heard of it. Thou it wont be anytime soon to do cabinetry, I just want to know what are the choices available so I can take the time to and not rush into any reno.
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LWK London Kitchens
9 years ago
Hello,

Yes a lot of kitchen manufacturers will use mdf boards to create a shaker style door. I have seen a good amount of glossy shaker styles, they turn out really well.
Good luck with your kitchen!

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