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[quote=Anonymous]I am in the middle of a big remodel, and need to sign off on my kitchen cabinet order. A few weeks back, we switched cabinet manufacturers to better fit the space (with the new manufacturer we were able to squeeze in an extra row of cabinets up to the high ceilings). The original manufacturer offered all plywood construction with birch cabinet fronts. I didn't realize it until I saw the final paperwork, but the new manufacturer has all plywood construction but the cabinet doors are MDF. I have read that MDF is actually very good for painted cabinets, which mine are, and also that they are less susceptible to bowing and warping over time. And these cabinets do have a 10-year warranty. (Although of course I want them to last much longer!)

I went into this project with my mind completely set on having sturdy, quality materials, and MDF was certainly not on my list. Advice? I have a bit of a decision fatigue from everything else with the house, and part of me wants to let go of my vision of wood here and go with the MDF because, when done well (and this manufacturer does seem to do it well), it does have good attributes. And when it's all painted up, perhaps it can be my dirty little secret.

I plan to stay in the house for a very long time, so resale is not front of mind, and I don't foresee wanting to paint them another color down the line. [/quote]

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