Durability of plywood kitchens

How durable are plywood kitchens?

Asked by Sharon on 18th Mar 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"Much more durable, plywood manufacturing means cabinets are bespoke to suit all designs.
Birch plywood is much more durable for carcasses and frontals than mdf and chipboard.
This is usually reflected in the price"
Answered on 18th Mar 2023 - Member since Feb 2023 - report
"It is depending on quality of plywood used. Considering that the plywood is of high grade, such cabinets are much more durable in comparing to traditional laminated chipboard cabinets. Hope it helps."
Answered on 18th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"Hi Sharon being a kitchen fitter for Wren kitchens I would advise not to go with plywood it’s not durable not water resistant or hard wearing."
Answered on 18th Mar 2023 - Member since Jun 2022 - report
"Not very durable if surfaces not sealed properly. Would recommend staying well clear as it could turn out to be a poor investment choice."
Answered on 24th Jun 2023 - Member since Dec 2020 - report
"Hi they used ply in the 1960 and lasted very well Using a hardwood ply such as birch will mean the wood is resistant to rotting and warping and should last for decades."
Answered on 18th Mar 2023 - Member since Mar 2023 - report
"Birch ply for a kitchen would be perfect.
it would be bespoke to your requirements,
talk to a local carpenter and you'll have a kitchen far more durable than these every day chipboard units."
Answered on 31st Mar 2023 - Member since Feb 2021 - report
"They are as durable as ply they are made from, if well constructed out of quality waterproof ply, there pretty unbeatable, most kitchen unit are made using chipboard, which as a material is not as strong or robust or hard wearing as ply."
Answered on 16th May 2023 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"For your residential kitchen it makes no difference whether you have Plywood carcassing or MFC. If looked after MFC kitchen will last you 20+ years easily"
Answered on 4th May 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
"Depends of the quality of the glued, normally must to be durable about twenty years plus"
Answered on 14th May 2023 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
"Plywood is one of the most reliable material for kitchens. The waterproof one is the best."
Answered on 8th Jun 2023 - Member since May 2018 - report
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