Hi guys,

Tried to search for this but hard to find one that's updated lately. Tried to search online also give different answers.

Basically I am thinking of going for either HPL or Melamine for my wardrobe, TV cabinets and cabinet in general.

Some suppliers will say HPL better, more expensive than Melamine. Water resistant, termite proof and some even moisture resistant etc.

Some suppliers will say Melamine better, export quality blah blah. The functionalities almost same as HPL and even online says not much difference between the two if of good quality material.

Surprisingly even though Melamine should be cheaper, some suppliers who do both will quote same price. Saying their melamine much better quality one etc. Personally I think I will never know if quality is good since it will take time to know. Besides it very much dependent on the workmanship plus luck.

So which one is better? HPL or Melamine? And is it true that Melamine will always be cheaper?

I am looking for lasting and durable. I tend to favour HPL, but it seems the latest Melamine technology is better? At least won't have peel over corners etc. Also is Melamine really cheaper or same price with HPL?

And for the wood inside, plywood good enough? Or need to go MDF. Thanks much for your help.

Wardrobe & TV Cabinet is not expose to heavy wear. Afterall, is vertical application. Hence, Melamine is more then enough. However HPL offer much greater choices & surfaces.

Melamine is commonly available in particleboard core. While HPL, Mr Opah will use plywood and their famous hand-made tampal. I will never risk of paying expensive HPL with manual tampal.