Painted vs stained cabinets in a busy kitchen
Paint hides grain and forgives touch-ups; stain shows wood and punishes chips. How each finish survives grease, steam, kids and sunlight in a busy kitchen.
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MDF, plywood, solid wood, thermofoil and laminate: what each cabinet door core does well, where it lets you down and which room it belongs in.
MDF vs plywood vs solid wood cabinet doors
MDF, plywood and solid wood behave differently in a cabinet door. How each core handles moisture, hinges and paint, and which rooms suit each.