Unfinished MDF Shaker Cabinet Doors A Great Cost Effective Option For Modern Cabinetry
MDF Shaker Cabinet Doors have been a very popular option for many years now, allowing homeowners, contractors, and cabinet shops a classic, timeless look for an affordable price. MDF Shaker doors combine the classic Shaker look with the consistently flat and smooth surface of MDF(medium density fiberboard). This makes these type of cabinet doors extremely versatile for laundry rooms, kitchens and bathroom vanities.
If you happen to be planning a kitchen update or building a a custom cabinet for your home, unfinished MDF Shaker cabinet doors can be an excellent base for a professional looking finish.
Unfinished MDF Shaker Cabinet Doors explained.
MDF Shaker cabinet doors are made from medium density fiberboard and feature a recessed panel that reflects the classic Shaker style. Since unfinished MDF doors have no finish so they come ready for your choice of primer and paint color. Allowing you complete control over they type of finish you desire.
The Shaker style is well known for its minimalist look, clean square edges making it ideal for modern as well as traditional interior designs.
Some of the benefits of Unfinished MDF Shaker Cabinet Doors
Smooth paint ready surface
One advantage that stands out using MDF is its remarkably smooth grain free surface. Since MDF is a man made manufactured sheet good in does not contain any grain, knots or natural imperfections that is present in solid wood. This allows for the ability to create a flawless finish.
Affordable Option to Solid Wood Materials
Unfinished MDF Shaker Cabinet Doors cost significantly less that their solid wood counterparts, while at the same time offering an attractive high quality look. When properly painted MDF doors can be indiscernible from solid wood. This makes them ideal for budget remodeling projects.
MDF Is A Stable Material
MDF being an engineered wood product, it is uniform and very stable. This offers predictable results since many on site installers and painters have used MDF for decades and know what to expect for this material.
Ideal for Classic, Transitional, and Moderns Kitchen Designs
The clean lines of Shaker cabinet doors goes well with numerous designs from classic farm house, transitional, where you want the best of both the old and new as well as a sleek modern contemporary frameless cabinet designs.
Unfinished MDF Shaker Cabinet Doors are typically used in but certainly not limited to:
Kitchen cabinets
Cabinet refacing projects
Bathroom vanities
Laundry room cabinets
Home office cabinets
Commercial cabinetry
MDF vs Solid Wood Shaker Doors
Advantages of MDF
Low Cost/Affordability
Smooth painted finish due to no wood grain.
Consistent stable material with minimal material movement during seasonal changes.
Solid Wood Advantages
Depending on material solid wood can be stained
Can also be left natural with clear finish.
Higher resale value
Solid wood can be refinished or stripped and repainted numerous times.
Finishing MDF Cabinet Doors
As with any painting project proper material preparation is vital for long lasting results and MDF is no different.
Light sanding if required, in many cases a light orbit sanding and hand sanding detail edges with 220 or 320 sandpaper prior to priming is recommended. Also the use of sanding sponges can be a great help for hard to get areas and details.
Sand between coats of finish is recommended, check with paint manufacturer
Apply two or more coats of finish to achieve proper paint film thickness.
Make sure you allow proper dry time before handling freshly painted doors.