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There are several on-line suppliers offering kitchen units with solid wood carcasses. They seem to cost about the same (or less) than the usual chipboard ones from the big names. The wood is typically 18mm thick and made from panels 'assembled' from smaller planks.
They also seem to be made in factories in the UK which is nice. Are there any things to worry about with cabinets made like this? Why would anyoen buy chipboard in preference? Examples of suppliers: http://www.discountkitchenfactory.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchencabinets.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchen.co.uk/ thanks for any comments, Robert laws at bcs.org.uk |
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On 28/09/2012 16:24, RobertL wrote:
There are several on-line suppliers offering kitchen units with solid wood carcasses. They seem to cost about the same (or less) than the usual chipboard ones from the big names. The wood is typically 18mm thick and made from panels 'assembled' from smaller planks. They also seem to be made in factories in the UK which is nice. Are there any things to worry about with cabinets made like this? Why would anyoen buy chipboard in preference? Examples of suppliers: http://www.discountkitchenfactory.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchencabinets.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchen.co.uk/ thanks for any comments, Robert laws at bcs.org.uk I can't see how they would compete on price with (say) B&Q carcases. Their profit is in the doors, drawers, and worktops. Chipboard was a PITA before the adjustable plastic pillars were invented because it inevitably got damp at the bottom and decayed from there. These days, I don't see any problem with it unless you are particularly Essex. YMMV if you were renovating a classy old property. |
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On 28/09/2012 16:24, RobertL wrote:
There are several on-line suppliers offering kitchen units with solid wood carcasses. They seem to cost about the same (or less) than the usual chipboard ones from the big names. The wood is typically 18mm thick and made from panels 'assembled' from smaller planks. They also seem to be made in factories in the UK which is nice. Are there any things to worry about with cabinets made like this? Why would anyoen buy chipboard in preference? It's melamine faced, so easy to maintain. It's almost certainly more stable than wood. Unless your kitchen is prone to flooding, I can't see the advantages of wooden carcasses |
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newshound wrote:
Chipboard was a PITA before the adjustable plastic pillars were invented I hate those plastic pillars. As you attempt to slide the base unit into place the damn things snap off. Proper continuous panel all the way to the floor lets you adjust the position infinitely, and spreads the weight across two long lengths instead of four spot pressure points. JGH |
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"RobertL" wrote in message ... - There are several on-line suppliers offering kitchen units with - solid wood carcasses. They - seem to cost about the same (or less) - than the usual chipboard ones from the big names. The wood is - typically 18mm thick and made from panels 'assembled' from smaller planks. - They also seem to be made in factories in the UK which is nice. - Are there any things to worry about with cabinets made like this? - Why would anyoen buy chipboard in preference? Apart from the door and drawer fronts, which can be solid oak or any other timber if you so choose, the only part visible part aside from the end panels will be the insides of the cupboards and drawers. Here white melamine is preferable, both from a visibilty aspect and in terms of keeping it clean. Its a whole lot easier to see what's at the back of a cupboard if the interior is white, and its also easier to see if its been properly cleaned. Apart from this, the reason chipbpoard and MDF are so popular is because they're more stable in a kitchen environment, by design, than is natural timber. Quite what benefit there can be, in having the sides and maybe even the backs of cabinets, which will never actually be seen - i.e all but the end panels - made from solid timber is something only the suppliers could possibly answer. michael adams .... Examples of suppliers: http://www.discountkitchenfactory.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchencabinets.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchen.co.uk/ thanks for any comments, Robert laws at bcs.org.uk |
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On Friday, September 28, 2012 6:42:32 PM UTC+1, michael adams wrote:
"RobertL" robertmlaws wrote in message ... - There are several on-line suppliers offering kitchen units with - solid wood carcasses. They - seem to cost about the same (or less) - than the usual chipboard ones from the big names. The wood is - typically 18mm thick and made from panels 'assembled' from smaller planks. - They also seem to be made in factories in the UK which is nice. - Are there any things to worry about with cabinets made like this? - Why would anyoen buy chipboard in preference? Apart from the door and drawer fronts, which can be solid oak or any other timber if you so choose, the only part visible part aside from the end panels will be the insides of the cupboards and drawers. Here white melamine is preferable, both from a visibilty aspect and in terms of keeping it clean. Its a whole lot easier to see what's at the back of a cupboard if the interior is white, and its also easier to see if its been properly cleaned. Apart from this, the reason chipbpoard and MDF are so popular is because they're more stable in a kitchen environment, by design, than is natural timber. Quite what benefit there can be, in having the sides and maybe even the backs of cabinets, which will never actually be seen - i.e all but the end panels - made from solid timber is something only the suppliers could possibly answer. michael adams ... Examples of suppliers: http://www.discountkitchenfactory.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchencabinets.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchen.co.uk/ thanks for any comments, Robert laws at bcs.org.uk Chip doesn't last well. Timber does. NT |
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wrote in message ... On Friday, September 28, 2012 6:42:32 PM UTC+1, michael adams wrote: "RobertL" robertmlaws wrote in message ... - There are several on-line suppliers offering kitchen units with - solid wood carcasses. They - seem to cost about the same (or less) - than the usual chipboard ones from the big names. The wood is - typically 18mm thick and made from panels 'assembled' from smaller planks. - They also seem to be made in factories in the UK which is nice. - Are there any things to worry about with cabinets made like this? - Why would anyoen buy chipboard in preference? Apart from the door and drawer fronts, which can be solid oak or any other timber if you so choose, the only part visible part aside from the end panels will be the insides of the cupboards and drawers. Here white melamine is preferable, both from a visibilty aspect and in terms of keeping it clean. Its a whole lot easier to see what's at the back of a cupboard if the interior is white, and its also easier to see if its been properly cleaned. Apart from this, the reason chipbpoard and MDF are so popular is because they're more stable in a kitchen environment, by design, than is natural timber. Quite what benefit there can be, in having the sides and maybe even the backs of cabinets, which will never actually be seen - i.e all but the end panels - made from solid timber is something only the suppliers could possibly answer. michael adams ... Examples of suppliers: http://www.discountkitchenfactory.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchencabinets.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchen.co.uk/ thanks for any comments, Robert laws at bcs.org.uk Chip doesn't last well. It usually lasts long enough to fulfil its intended purpose. Up to 40 years and more, in some cases Timber does. Often too long for a kitchen which will often be replaced within 30 years if not sooner. michael adams .... NT |
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On Friday, September 28, 2012 9:35:50 PM UTC+1, michael adams wrote:
meow2222 wrote in message ... On Friday, September 28, 2012 6:42:32 PM UTC+1, michael adams wrote: "RobertL" robertmlaws wrote in message ... - There are several on-line suppliers offering kitchen units with - solid wood carcasses. They - seem to cost about the same (or less) - than the usual chipboard ones from the big names. The wood is - typically 18mm thick and made from panels 'assembled' from smaller planks. - They also seem to be made in factories in the UK which is nice. - Are there any things to worry about with cabinets made like this? - Why would anyoen buy chipboard in preference? Apart from the door and drawer fronts, which can be solid oak or any other timber if you so choose, the only part visible part aside from the end panels will be the insides of the cupboards and drawers. Here white melamine is preferable, both from a visibilty aspect and in terms of keeping it clean. Its a whole lot easier to see what's at the back of a cupboard if the interior is white, and its also easier to see if its been properly cleaned. Apart from this, the reason chipbpoard and MDF are so popular is because they're more stable in a kitchen environment, by design, than is natural timber. Quite what benefit there can be, in having the sides and maybe even the backs of cabinets, which will never actually be seen - i.e all but the end panels - made from solid timber is something only the suppliers could possibly answer. michael adams ... Examples of suppliers: http://www.discountkitchenfactory.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchencabinets.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchen.co.uk/ thanks for any comments, Robert laws at bcs.org.uk Chip doesn't last well. It usually lasts long enough to fulfil its intended purpose. I plan to use my kitchen for the rest of my life, then pass it on. Up to 40 years and more, in some cases That is very optimistic for chip. I do however know a real wood kitchen still in use that looks over a century old. Timber does. Often too long for a kitchen which will often be replaced within 30 years if not sooner. Often because of deteriorated chipboard Even more often because of dodgy melamine/chipboard styling. Wood tends to be more conservative, and not look so outdated. NT |
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RobertL writes There are several on-line suppliers offering kitchen units with solid wood carcasses. They seem to cost about the same (or less) than the usual chipboard ones from the big names. The wood is typically 18mm thick and made from panels 'assembled' from smaller planks. They also seem to be made in factories in the UK which is nice. Are there any things to worry about with cabinets made like this? Why would anyoen buy chipboard in preference? Examples of suppliers: http://www.discountkitchenfactory.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchencabinets.co.uk/ http://www.solidwoodkitchen.co.uk/ There are some pretty much waterproof mdf boards with smooth cladding that get used in commercial and industrial installations. I'd love to see them used for kitchen cabinets but no joy yet, the market seems happy with cheap ****. Real wood might work looks wise but it's not for me, I want bright wipe down surfaces that don't care about a bit of damp. -- fred it's a ba-na-na . . . . |
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