You could use MDF
Very stable, doesn't warp, machines nice and paints extermely well.
I have seen some extremely high end cabinet doors made of this material. And many high end cabinet manufacturers use it for painted exposed ends.
You could use MDF
Very stable, doesn't warp, machines nice and paints extermely well.
I have seen some extremely high end cabinet...
Soft Maple is way better than poplar. Machines better and just looks better.
Soft Maple is way better than poplar. Machines better and just looks better.
I use paint grade hard maple on all the face frames and door frames. MDF is reserved for door panels only. C-2 maple ply with an MDF cross band for the exposed case parts.
I don't have anything against soft maple, it is just fine and a little cheaper. But having both species in the shop is difficult to keep separated. If soft maple gets into a clear maple job we will have problems when it ages. They go two different directions in color after the UV light ages them.
I wouldn't use MDF for anything other than the panels. It just doesn't seem right for several small reasons. But thats just me.
I do alot of painted cabinets these days. I'm thinking it's at least 80% paint recently. This combo is working very well for us.
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I use paint grade hard maple on all the face frames and door frames. MDF is reserved for door panels only. C-2 maple ply with an MDF cross band for the exposed case parts.
I don't have anything against soft maple, it is just fine and a little cheaper. But having both species in the shop is difficult to keep separated. If soft maple gets into a clear maple job we will have problems when it ages. They go two...
What type of paint are you using?
What type of paint are you using?
I don't use any paint.:laughing:
I like it when the painter uses Benjamin Moore Iron Clad oil based primer and paint. I have it in my house too. Holds up real well.
I don't use any paint.:laughing:
I like it when the painter uses Benjamin Moore Iron Clad oil based primer and paint. I have it in my house too. Holds up real well.
So they spray them with enamel?
So they spray them...
Why not use a lacquer?
Why not use a lacquer?
Lacquer paint chips easy. It does not hold up well in moist environments. It will show real problems down the road if the housekeeper cleans them with a wet sponge and water based cleaning product.
I'm not sure if it can be back brushed either.
I'm sure it has it's place but not my first choice.
Lacquer paint chips easy. It does not hold up well in moist environments. It will show real problems down the road if the housekeeper cleans them with a wet sponge and water...