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amother
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Wed, Aug 04 2021, 8:04 pm
Which type of Kitchen cabinets (brand/type would be helpful too) are the best for me if Im a Klutz with my cabinets always getting wet from splashing water from nearby faucets, washing dishes, etc.
Which cabinets are most likely to withstand the abuse, and not disintegrate?
Tia
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Rubber Ducky
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Wed, Aug 04 2021, 8:31 pm
Stay far away from painted cabinets.
Either stained wood or a TSS high pressure laminate surface in a well-made and well-finished cabinet: https://www.wellsfordcabinetry...../#tts
The TSS surfaces usually have a furniture board substrate so make sure the cabinet box has a finished bottom.
Also consider an apron front sink which will help protect the front of the sink cabinet: https://directsinks.com/collec.....-sink
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amother
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Wed, Aug 04 2021, 9:16 pm
Rubber Ducky wrote: | Stay far away from painted cabinets.
Either stained wood or a TSS high pressure laminate surface in a well-made and well-finished cabinet: https://www.wellsfordcabinetry...../#tts
The TSS surfaces usually have a furniture board substrate so make sure the cabinet box has a finished bottom.
Also consider an apron front sink which will help protect the front of the sink cabinet: https://directsinks.com/collec.....-sink |
Thanks!
If I prefer a white or very light cabinet door, what do you recommend?
And the sink with apron will help a little, but all my current cabinets that are anywhere near the sinks look awful from water damage, so which white/light cabinets are the best for a Klutz like me?
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Rubber Ducky
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Wed, Aug 04 2021, 10:44 pm
1A) Look at a laminate such as Strata (I linked to it above) for a white or near-white textured surface. The laminate is very durable but the door and drawer substrate is mdf; a weak point is that water might get into cracks at the edges. most laminates are not available with a plywood cabinet box.
1B) Or HGL acrylic — that's an acrylic glossy smooth surface available in white. Again, water could get into cracks at the edges if not sealed well, and the door and drawer substrate is mdf. Super-matte is a similar product but not glossy. I have seen these with a plywood box, and have an HGL acrylic kitchen with plywood cabinet boxes on order for a client now.
1C) Or aluminum doors with white translucent glass panels — aluminum doors can get very expensive — for the base cabinets. Use rollouts instead of regular drawers even for the top drawer. The aluminum & glass doors would be waterproof and would protect everything behind them. Frameless cabinets, plywood cabinet box, HGL or matte acrylic.
2) Make sure your counter overhang extends at least 1-1/2" beyond the door frame and your case 1-3/4" would be better. I would want an eased or pencil edge if using granite. Or a marine edge with a stainless steel counter (not so common).
You might also look into outdoor kitchens. They tend to be metal.
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my mama
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Wed, Aug 04 2021, 11:18 pm
I would go with acrylic. I love the look and maintenance is super easy.
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