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Need help deciding custom cabinets: MDF vs Paint Grade??

12 years ago

We're getting custom cabinets made- simple, clean white, shaker style. From the start, i was getting quoted for "paint grade" wood cabinets. But my cabinet maker just mentioned considering going with MDF.
2 Questions for the HOUZZ pros out there:
1. What is better? I don't want cheap looking cabinets
2. If I were to go MDF- shouldn't the price be lower than paint grade??

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Rockin' Fine Finish
12 years ago
mdf will be of lesser quality and should cost less go with the painted wood
PRO
Cabinets 4U, Inc.
11 years ago
All the different “levels” of cabinets can be so confusing! Here is a great article comparing the 3 modes: http://bit.ly/1rWygrs
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