9 Popular Kitchen Cabinet Materials In Malaysia

1. Aluminium Kitchen Cabinet

Aluminium kitchen cabinets have gained much popularity due to their distinguished fulfillment as one of the best materials for kitchen cabinet.

Aluminium kitchen cabinet comprise full aluminium parts, from the frames, shelves, drawers to panels.

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Pros
Price	Resistance	Durability	Care and Maintenance
Upfront cost is higher than some other materials but it lasts longer than many materials out there (worth more in long run)	Resistant to fire, termite, and water seepage	High durability	Very easy to clean with low maintenance

Cons
Noise	Scratches and Dents
Clanging sound during usage	Susceptible to scratches and dents (however, a thicker aluminium will help reduce it)

2. Melamine Kitchen Cabinet

The core of melamine kitchen cabinets is made of high-density chipboards making it a popular choice of kitchen cabinet material.

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These chipboards are made by exposing wood particles to high pressure and heat with the assistance of an adhesive.

These chipboards are then layered with melamine as the finishing of melamine kitchen cabinets.

Pros

Price

Resistance

Durability

Designs

Cheaper than some materials such as stainless steel, solid wood, and aluminium

Resistant termite, moderate resistance to heat and moisture

Moderate but satisfactory durability if properly maintained

Variety of colours and designs available

Cons
Care and Maintenance	Environmentally Friendly
Cannot be exposed to water for a long period of time as it will deteriorate the material faster (make sure to fully wipe dry on wet surfaces)	Chemical waste such as formaldehyde is produced during the manufacturing of melamine boards.

3. Solid Wood Kitchen Cabinet

Solid wood is made out of 100% natural wood and it is not processed to be combined with any other wood particles or plywood.

Some of the popular solid wood used to make kitchen cabinets are maple, oak, cherry, and walnut.

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Pros
Sturdiness	Durability	Designs
Solid wood is known for their strength which is solidly built	Can be long lasting with proper care and maintenance	Beautiful natural wood designs and very suitable for a timeless classic kitchen outlook

Cons
Price	Care and Maintenance	Environmentally Friendly
High cost	Need extra care such as immediate fixing for dents or scratches as it will cause water seepage issues (may warp too)	Not environmentally friendly as it uses many trees which are already lacking in the world

4. Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) Kitchen Cabinet

Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) is made from fibers of fine wood and resins under a pressure and heat process.

These wood fibers are compressed to create solid, flat, and dense panels to be used for the making of a good choice of kitchen cabinet material.

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Pros
Price	Durability	Designs
Cheaper than solid wood	Higher durability than chipboard	Fine and smooth surface which can be easily painted on

Cons
Care and Maintenance	Loading Capacity	Resistance
Hard to mend scratches or dents	It may sag if heavy items are placed on top for a long period of time	Low resistance to moisture (unless specially made with moisture resistance)

5. Stainless Steel Kitchen Cabinet

Stainless steel isn’t a very popular choice of material for most people when it comes to kitchen cabinets.

However, the commercialised look has gained some attention as you can see in some offices, shops and even houses.

Pros
Resistance	Durability	Care and Maintenance
Resistance to fire, termite, and water	High durability	Minimal care is needed as dirt, oil, or water can be easily wiped off

Cons
Price	Designs
Very high cost	It has just one standard look (suitable only for those who wants an industrial kitchen style)

6. Laminate Kitchen Cabinet

Laminate kitchen cabinets are also known as high-pressure laminate (HPL) are made of compressed paper and resins to create solid panels.

Pros
Care and Maintenance	Designs
Easy to clean	Wide range of colours and finishes

Cons
Price	Durability	Environmentally Friendly
Pricier than melamine (although it cost lesser than solid wood)	Although it can last quite long, it is still susceptible to dents and chips	Chemical waste such as formaldehyde is produced during the manufacturing process

7. Plywood Kitchen Cabinet (with laminate finishing)

Another type of kitchen cabinet material is plywood which is made from many thin layers of wood to create a hardboard by gluing these layers together.

The laminate plastic material is almost like melamine but is of a better quality as it is made with more compacted paper resins.

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The lamination plastic is then glued on the plywood to create the panels for your plywood kitchen cabinet with laminate finishing.

Pros
Care and Maintenance	Resistance	Designs
Easy to clean	Substantial resistance to moisture and abrasion (higher than melamine)	Wide range of colours and finishes

Cons
Price	Design	Environmentally Friendly
Pricier than melamine (although it cost lesser than solid wood)	Inconsistency of design pattern due to the many different layers	Chemical waste such as formaldehyde is produced during the manufacturing process

8. Plywood Kitchen Cabinet (with veneer finishing)

Although plywood cabinets with veneer finishing aren’t as popular as laminated finishing or solid wood, it is actually a very good alternative in getting a more natural wood look.

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The reason that it has a natural wood pattern is that it is really made from timber by ‘slicing’ a thin layer of the real wood.

Pros
Price	Designs
Less costly compared to solid wood but gives the same effects	Natural wood patterns

Cons

Care and Maintenance

Resistance

Environmentally Friendly

· Susceptible to expansion under long term moisture exposure

· Water must be quickly wiped dry

Lack of resistance to moisture

Chemical waste such as formaldehyde is produced during the manufacturing process

9. Acrylic kitchen cabinet

Arcylic is one of the popular choices for kitchen cabinet material due to its smooth, glossy, and modern appearance.

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The core of an acrylic cabinet is made out of medium density fiberboard (MDF) and it is then layered neatly with acrylic sheet and protective layer.

Pros
Care and Maintenance	Resistance	Designs
Easy to clean	Resistance to moisture and scratches	Modern, clean, and glossy looks with a variety of colours and patterns

Cons

Price

Care and Maintenance

Environmentally Friendly

Cost more than other types of laminated material due to its premium finishing

Susceptible to leaving fingerprints and stains

Chemical waste such as formaldehyde is produced during the manufacturing process

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