4 Types of Cabinet Doors to Elevate Your Home Decor
4 Types of Cabinet Doors to Elevate Your Home Decor
The attractiveness of furniture relies heavily on the choice of cabinet doors. The overall style and aesthetic appeal are crucial factors that surpass the importance of material selection. This article summarizes four common types of cabinet door materials, effortlessly helping you create a high-quality and visually pleasing home.
Double-finished panels, also known as melamine panels, primarily use particleboard as the base material. They are coated with different colors or textures of decorative surfaces and undergo a one-step molding process through hot pressing. As a result, double-finished panels are less prone to deformation, wear-resistant, and corrosion-resistant. They offer increased material stability, durability, and are more cost-effective.
The pattern and style of double-finished panels determine their visual appeal. There are various options available, ranging from elegant plain colors to highly realistic wood grain patterns that closely resemble real wood veneer. Compared to other decorative panels, the variety of options is extensive. Double-finished wood grain patterns are particularly suitable for modern minimalist styles and Japanese-themed decorations.
Double-finished panels can cover flat surfaces and are ideal for creating simple shapes, making them more suitable as wardrobe doors.
PET panels involve adding a PET film layer to the surface of the base material. This film is non-toxic and eco-friendly, allowing direct contact with food.
PET panels possess characteristics such as abrasion resistance, high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and anti-aging properties. Their hardness can reach between 3H and 4H, with higher hardness indicating better scratch resistance and improved protective capabilities. PET panels come in glossy or matte finishes, commonly referred to as high-gloss and skin-like textures. Glossy finishes provide a smoother touch, while skin-like textures resemble the softness of baby skin. These two effects align well with current aesthetics and are frequently used in custom home furnishings. Choosing PET for cabinet doors also makes cleaning and maintenance easier.
However, it should be noted that PET panels are not easily shaped and are relatively expensive. They are more recommended for minimalist-style cabinets or doors.
In addition to PET film lamination, another method for applying a film is through thermoforming door panel shaping. Thermoformed panels also primarily use density board as the base material. After surface polishing and shaping, they are vacuum-sealed with PVC film and molded in one step under high temperature.
PVC thermoforming films have better flexibility, resulting in a superior tactile experience. They offer a wide range of colors and textures, allowing for the creation of more three-dimensional shapes.
Lacquer-painted panels, in contrast to the aforementioned materials, fall under the category of pre-painted panels, which means they do not require additional painting. Lacquer-painted panels use density board as the base material. After polishing and refining the edges, they undergo spray painting on the surface and are then baked at high temperatures. The surface requires 6-9 rounds of polishing alone, demanding high craftsmanship and resulting in slightly higher prices.
Lacquer-printed panels exhibit excellent waterproof performance, a smooth surface achieved through polishing and baking, making them resistant to dirt and easy to clean. They offer a vibrant color selection and a wide range of choices. For poorly lit houses, they can also provide supplementary lighting effects. Due to their moisture resistance and ease of cleaning, painted panels are more commonly used for cabinet or wardrobe doors.
If you desire a clean and durable material, double-faced panels are a suitable choice. For those who prefer minimalistic European or American styles with distinctive shapes, thermoformed door panels are recommended. PET panels are ideal for environmentally-conscious individuals, while matte painted panels are recommended for those seeking a high-end aesthetic in their homes.
