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post Apr 7 2015, 09:55 AM

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just out of curiosity guys, for carcass that is facing toward the side of the wall...do the woodguy usually cover it with material of the carcass or let it plywood or mdf expose ?

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post Apr 7 2015, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Apr 7 2015, 10:40 AM)
Normally the carcass won't touch the wall cause they need to add an end panel so your doors can open. There are two types of end panels. Nice and not nice. The nice one they put where you can see eg. The right side of your example, where else the side that is against the wall will be a rough panel
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Yes i am aware they will be a gap before they put in the end panel .

Can u show the nice and not niice panel ?

Rough panel meal will be rough wood, won't it absorb moisture, grow fungus etc ? Or shall i put a layer of lacquer toward the rough panel ?
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post Apr 7 2015, 02:03 PM

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QUOTE(modjojojo @ Apr 7 2015, 01:29 PM)
Hi.

Would like to ask if any contractors/designers can help give me a quotation for this type of kitchen cabinet?  icon_question.gif

I would prefer solid surface top and melamine doors and cupboards. Do not want compressed wood (like cardboard thing) material as I hear it doesn't last long Esp if in contact with water.

I have bought my hood and kitchen hob in advance.

However, I would need the current sink removed and replaced with a new sink. The current one is very flimsy and is an eyesore.

Thank you.
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My suggestion is DO some homework and have some imagination what kinda of design you want (in detail), sometime what designer design might not be your cup of tea...

For material. Melamine is the surface, internally still mdf board

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Best material would be solidwood follow by plywood (it come with price)

As for top, check this. http://www.abellastonellp.com/products_comparison.cfm
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post Apr 7 2015, 02:51 PM

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QUOTE(modjojojo @ Apr 7 2015, 02:40 PM)
Thx for the feedback & info...

This is a sketch of the design is considering.

As for the material, will melamine + plywood be much more exp than MDF? Can give an example?

Looking for solid surface like below... The reddish or blackish one.
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http://www.addicted2decorating.com/mdf-vs-...o-use-what.html
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post Apr 10 2015, 10:36 AM

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QUOTE(cloud666 @ Apr 10 2015, 10:15 AM)
hi, may i know what kind of material for this table top
granite?

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post Apr 13 2015, 09:15 AM

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QUOTE(Bigboyz @ Apr 12 2015, 10:49 PM)
Got a question. Arcalyc finishing can it be polished? As it seems to be prone to scratches
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afaik, nope.
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post Apr 14 2015, 02:54 PM

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QUOTE(koinibler @ Apr 14 2015, 02:34 PM)
I'm also like this post.
Will put it on the first page.
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post Apr 25 2015, 08:23 PM

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QUOTE(DavidAw @ Apr 23 2015, 10:27 AM)

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Which brand quartzstone is this ?
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post May 6 2015, 10:57 AM

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QUOTE(steve426 @ May 6 2015, 09:52 AM)
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kitchen cabinet(series A),melamine + solid surface,location sunway drool.gif

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why not use plywood and quartzstone ?
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post May 8 2015, 04:50 PM

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For kitchen design, aside from cosmetically look nice...you need to be careful on choosing the material....which will determine price and durability...

alot 'look nice' cabinet doesn't last long....
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post May 20 2015, 03:07 PM

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plywood would cost at least 2 times more than MDF and Chipboard but they do last.

I would suggest your BUDGET and tell your contractor/carpenter accordingly...they will able to advice what wood are u getting...also the surface material

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QUOTE(Alliciababy @ Jun 24 2015, 11:39 AM)
Morning all LYN members, i have some questions to ask sifus here coz i'm new in info of kitchen cabinet.
Can i ask what materials usually used for kitchen cabinets?( So far i know is chipboard, plywood, polyester??,solid wood etc...) And for the door, got fomeca, melamine, arcylic,3G/4G etc...
If for durable, which material will u all recommend? And can i know what is the pricing around the market now?
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For carcuss - solid wood would be best and long lasting material hence it come with price..chipboard already name 'cheat' alike Ikea stuff...

For door colour glass would be latest trend. If you want durable again solid wood with formica surface would good...melamine is samilar gang with chipboard/mdf board....

Arcylic very easy to get scratch....price is depend on design, size and material use...
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QUOTE(kshereen @ Jun 24 2015, 02:43 PM)
Need some advice from the shifus.
If let's say I want my cabinets to be plywood/blockboard  based (carcass n door),  what finishing is better? Paint or laminate/formica for longer lasting? I'm not going for 3G or aluminium edge. I'm thinking about the "seamless look".

People tell me that paint will turn yellow over time or will chip off. How long will laminate last til it peels?

TIA for any inputs.
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paint is the best and most expensive since alot surface preparation work need to be done before paint, formica is the 2nd option and laminate is the cheapest and least durable.
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post Jun 24 2015, 05:23 PM

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QUOTE(Alliciababy @ Jun 24 2015, 02:56 PM)
G88, can i ask those door with 3G/4G also easy get scratch???
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Its aluminium frame layer with glass on the surface. glass only scratch if u use glass to scratch it...lightweight and modern
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post Jun 24 2015, 05:26 PM

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QUOTE(kshereen @ Jun 24 2015, 02:57 PM)
Thanks for d advice. Paint, I would assume it's spray paint. Will it get chipped by knocks from say pots etc? If in future, we need to change d color, can we hand paint over d old paint?

Actually when you say paint is the best means d finishing looks d best or longest lasting?

I was thinking about formica but was unsure what material they give underneath cos we can't see. Any tips on how to differentiate? Maybe weight? Wud mdf be lighter than plywood?
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anything painted and knock too hard paint will chip off but again DEPEND how good is the paint used...i have never hear anyone change colour for cabinet...usually paint, formica, whatever material is use for life biggrin.gif...

both finishing and durability...

Formica can be gang up with different type wood material...
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post Jun 24 2015, 09:57 PM

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acrylic very easy to get scratch and get swirl.
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post Jun 25 2015, 09:34 AM

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acrylic door still use aluminium frame. One thing +ve on acrylic is it can 'shape' , down side its easy to get scratch and not stain resistance.


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post Jun 25 2015, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(idoblu @ Jun 25 2015, 10:01 AM)
mine doesnt use aluminum frame. thats why i said got few types
my acrylic doors use high pressure press to "stick" the acrylic to the board
everything also can scratch la, you use spray painted or even stainless steel also can kena scratch

i really dunno why almost everybody's kitchen cabinet requirement must be scratch resistance, waterproof till 1 meter in depth, oil resistance....etc etc.... sweat.gif

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When scratches, swirl happened...your surface no longer glossy and reflective hence it will IMPACT your overall look, will look DULL....unless you don't really bother about it...GLASS will not have this problem UNLESS you really use sharp object to scratch it....

Anyhow its depend on your BUDGET.

QUOTE(Neo18 @ Jun 25 2015, 10:30 AM)
go for the best.... signature kitchen
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Best in price (high) too.... whistling.gif


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post Jun 25 2015, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(Alliciababy @ Jun 25 2015, 01:44 PM)
G88, can i ask u for the body of cabinet, if plywood vs blockboard, which one better? Blockboard is wat actually?
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http://blog.positiveindians.in/blockboard/...advantages.html
http://blog.positiveindians.in/plywood/ply...blockboard.html
http://www.design-technology.org/Blockboard.htm

Hope this help.

Btw, what budget range you looking at and what size/among cabinet u wanna do ?

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