If you have a modern kitchen, it is highly likely that your kitchen is probably made of melamine or laminate. Both of these types of kitchen doors and cabinets can come in a huge range of colours, and are usually pre-finished. In addition, they are an extremely inexpensive option of material for kitchen doors which makes them a very popular choice for many different types of kitchen. The compound which is found in both melamine and laminate is extremely strong, durable and mostly heat resistant. This extensive list of benefits are factors which make sure your cabinets last as long as your kitchen, or longer if you like to upgrade or revamp your kitchen on a regular basis.
What is melamine?
Melamine is made from resin soaked paper, which is then bonded onto particle board or MDF. The resin used in the construction of melamine doors make them highly durable and versatile, with a number of different colours and finishes.
Melamine is actually a type of laminate, or to be more specific, it is the more common name for direct-pressure laminate, also known as low-pressure laminate. Melamine is manufactured to produce a highly durable a sheet of melamine resin. This sheet of melamine resin is a type of thermosetting plastic that is bonded with a phenolic resin glue and a melamine resin plastic facing and is attached to a substrate of board. Melamine is an excellent choice of material for kitchen doors as it is highly durable, moisture resistant and extremely cost effective.
If you are not sure whether you have melamine or laminate doors, or some other type of material, there are a few tell tale signs that you can look out for. The most obvious one is that unlike vinyl wrapped kitchen doors, neither melamine or laminate will peel or bubble, so carefully check the corners and the edges of your kitchen cabinets.
Is melamine long lasting?
Looking for kitchen doors which can stand up to wear and tear? Melamine is a great option. Melamine is resistant to scratches and abrasions, as well as being able to handle high temperatures and resist moisture. This is all thanks to its strong construction, which also makes it resistant to fading over time so your cabinet doors continue to look their best.
Is melamine available in different colours?
One of the great things about melamine is that you have a range of options available when it comes to choosing the final look. Not only do you have a choice of numerous colours, you also have access to a variety of finishes, from high gloss to wood texture. No matter your personal style, you’ll have a melamine option to suit your kitchen.
Is melamine easy to care for?
Yes! One of the main benefits of melamine is that maintenance is easy thanks to it being hard wearing. All it takes is a soft cloth and warm, soapy water to keep your cabinets clean. Just make sure you avoid abrasive cleaners as they can damage the finish. As with most cabinet doors, you want to avoid moisture with melamine doors so wipe up any spills right away.
How do I find good quality melamine doors?
Not all melamine doors are the same and you need to find a product which not only fits your budget, but that is also of good quality and will last a long time. Look for products which are made using Australian materials and ensure that the underlying MDF is of high quality. Even the small details, such as the quality of the edging, is important. Don’t be shy about asking questions, all it takes is a quick phone call or email to find out more information.
The Kitchen Door Company specialise in providing customised kitchen doors for our customers, with over 200 colours and finishes on offer. You’ll save thousands of dollars by only replacing your cabinet doors, while also getting the look you want in your space. All of our doors are manufactured using Australian made MDF, and include Blum Soft Closing Hinges.
We have a range of over 100 modern and traditional melamine colours and textures for you to choose from. In addition, our selection is ever expanding, which means that you will be able to find the right kitchen door to suit your style and personality perfectly.
We stock a wide range of Australia’s well known and leading brands, such as Formica and Laminex doors. As well as being leading manufacturers of high quality laminated decors, they are an extremely cost effective compared with other doors so are a popular option when it comes to updating your kitchen.
The only down sides of melamine doors are that they are unable to have designs on the face of the doors, and that the gloss levels are not quite as high in comparison with other types of door finishes. If you are wanting door with profiles and design, you can check out our vinyl and painted doors for this custom feature.
So if you are looking to update your kitchen to breathe a bit of new life into the heart of your home, things couldn’t be easier than swapping out your old kitchen doors for some brand new ones. It really is as simple as taking the old doors off and screwing on your chosen new doors and drawer fronts in their place, so why not browse our extensive selection today!
The Kitchen Door Company prides itself on producing high-quality, Australian-made doors and kitchen solutions at a very affordable rate. Contact us at 08 9456 0165 or sales@tkdc.com.au where one of our friendly staff will be able to assist you.