Solid Hardwood Cabinet Doors In and Outside your Home: An In-Depth Look
Published: April 18, 2022
When it comes to the cabinets in your home it may come time to replace or reface and you will be faced with the question: do you get real hardwood or MDF. While the MDF may be the less expensive option it isn't necessarily the best. MDF or Medium Density Fiberboard is a man made material that is free of knots and other wood defining characteristics, while this can be considered good in some applications it also has its weaknesses, it is not as strong as natural wood, it can be extremely heavy and it will deteriorate when it gets wet. While MDF can be sealed and painted to make it more resistant to water damage this can be an expensive and tedious process as the cut edges require special attention to make sure they are sealed properly.
Why use Solid Wood
When it comes to wooden cabinet doors some wood species are better than others as well as more preferred by homeowners. If you are replacing cabinet doors in your kitchen and plan on staining them or applying a clear coat to bring out their natural beauty we recommend cherry, maple and oak woods as these woods all have a beautiful grain pattern and color that will pop in your kitchen. However if you are looking to get new wood cabinet doors but painting them instead of staining them, you can get away with a less expensive wood such as poplar. Now if you are looking for cabinet doors in a marine application we highly recommend teak as this will withstand the harsh conditions salt water offers. There are other woods that are good for exterior applications where salt water isn't involved, such as cedar, cypress and knotty alder.
Our beautiful wooden cabinet doors are manufactured using natural hardwoods using old time joinery so that they will last for years to come. Wooden cabinet doors have a natural beauty that can be accentuated with a stain or clear coat to bring out its natural grain and preserve it for years to come.
So Many Style to Choose From
Estate Millwork offers loads of different style options when it comes to solid wooden cabinet doors. Not sure of exactly what style cabinet doors you want in your home, check out our industry leading cabinet door designer and see what style will work best in your application.
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Upgrading Your Kitchen with Custom Cabinet Doors
Replacing cabinet doors is one of the most cost-effective ways to transform a kitchen or bathroom without a full remodel. Custom wood cabinet doors from Estate Millwork are built to your exact measurements, so they fit existing cabinet boxes without modification. This approach saves thousands of dollars compared to tearing out and replacing entire cabinets while delivering a dramatic visual upgrade.
Cabinet door style sets the tone for the entire kitchen. Raised-panel doors create a traditional, formal look popular in colonial and transitional kitchens. Flat-panel or Shaker-style doors deliver the clean lines favored in modern and contemporary designs. Louvered cabinet doors add texture and airflow, making them ideal for bathroom vanities, entertainment centers, and laundry rooms. Bead-board and V-groove panels bridge the gap between casual and classic, working well in cottage and farmhouse kitchens.
Material choice for cabinet doors should account for the kitchen environment: heat, humidity, grease, and frequent cleaning. Maple and Cherry are the hardest common cabinet-door species, offering excellent resistance to dents and scratches. Red Oak provides strong grain character at a moderate price. For painted cabinet doors, Poplar is the preferred choice because its fine, even grain produces a glass-smooth painted surface. Estate Millwork sands every cabinet door to 180 grit before shipping, so they are ready for primer and paint or stain upon arrival.
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