MDF
MDF or Medium Density Fiberboard is a type of processed wood made from sawdust that pressed under high pressure. MDF material is widely used as framework by furniture craftsmen. For the price, MDF is much cheaper than wood and plywood, has smooth surface, different with multiplex material. MDF has good thickness precision, is more flexible and easy to bend. Unfortunately, MDF does not have water resistance, so it is not recommend using this material for wet kitchens, but for dry kitchens MDF is a good choice.
HPL
HPL or High Pressure Laminate is a sheet-shaped coating material for the top cover of furniture pieces. HPL has made of resin and decorative paper which has various patterns and colors that can use for the aesthetics of your kitchen set. The advantages of HPL is very practical to apply, has various patterns and colors to choose. HPL sheet coatings are easy to clean, safe and environmentally friendly. For price issues, you don’t need to worry because HPL prices are very competitive. In terms of aesthetics, HPL’s patterns and colors are not as good as other finishing coatings such as duco paint which looks much more charming and elegant.
Decosheet
Another coating sheet is decosheet, or tacon or taconsheet. This sheet coating made of plastic material that thinner than HPL, because of its thin shape, decosheet is very easy to form. Decosheet is a good choice for a minimalist kitchen set, especially for dry kitchen types. The advantages of decosheet are not peel off easily, flexible and easily follow the shape of the kitchen arch itself. Because it is made of thin material, if not used properly, this material will not last long. The decosheet material also not resistant to oil and heat.
Duco Paint
Duco paint is the most expensive type of finish that can make a kitchen look more elegant and attractive with variety of colors and patterns. Duco paint finishing emphasizes the strength and sturdiness of the material itself, and to achieve maximum results, it takes sufficient time for the process.
Duco paint is available in 2 options, if you like shiny colors, use glossy types, and another option, you can use matte or semi-glossy types. The results of the latest innovations are duco paint with marble patterns, stone motifs and many other color and pattern choices.
Duco paint is the most expensive type, and this is one of the disadvantages of this type. A more budget is needed if you want to use duco paint as a coating material for your kitchen set.
If you want to choose processed wood for your kitchen set, then the most appropriate choice is multiplex processed wood. Even though the price is expensive, it is comparable to the strength and sturdiness of the material, and the multiplex also has good resistance to water. For finishing materials, choose duco paint, why? Duco paint is a finishing type that really emphasizes the strength of the material, and now there are various choices and patterns that you can choose from.
Are you ready to leave your traditional kitchen and switch to an elegant kitchen set?
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