Corbin Clay

If you've spent any time in our Ask A Cabinetmaker Facebook group, you've seen this question asked very often: "Is solid wood better for painted cabinets, or is MDF the way to go?" Design and image credit: Jenny Martin Design Like almost everything in cabinetry, the honest answer is: it depends. There's no universally "best" material, there's only the right material for the look you actually want. So let's get down to exactly what each option really does, over time, in your kitchen. How Each...

If you have spent any time in our Ask A Cabinetmaker Facebook group, visiting kitchen and bath showrooms, or scrolling through Instagram, you have probably seen the exact same [often overly-simplified] advice repeated like total gospel: “Plywood is the best.” “Particle board is cheap and won't last." “MDF is just fake wood.” Nuance is extremely important with a product like cabinetry (and it's easy to fall for these common myths). With so many different styles and constructions methods...

After more than three years of running our Ask A Cabinetmaker group, we've had conversations with thousands of homeowners shopping for cabinets. One thing we've noticed is that a few of the same misconceptions keep popping up. So I wanted to put together a quick guide to clear up some of the most common ones and hopefully make the cabinet-buying process a little easier. Let's jump right in! Solid Wood Is Always Best While this is sometimes true, it is not always the case. Veneer, specifically...