kitchen doors

[j0den]

Looking for the pros and cons of Kitchen doors ( the types of course)

cheapest to dearest.

Poly , Vacuum sealed or laminex?

[Sybarite]

Cheapest to dearest:

Colourboard (the finish formally known as laminate)

Thermolaminate (vinyl wrap)

Polyurethane (two pack)

Some more discussion can be found at this thread:

https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=41239

Cheers,

[j0den]

Much appreciated.

[arms]

Cheapest to dearest:

Colourboard (the finish formally known as laminate)

Thermolaminate (vinyl wrap)

Polyurethane (two pack)

Some more discussion can be found at this thread:

https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=41239

Cheers,

dont forget the good old timber door ,somewhere between vinyl and poly

[Damon_11]

Here's a tip I have worked out after the nice ladies at Laminex sent me their Wholsale trade price book with so much good stuff in it. Laminex Contour doors are the cheapest and if you pick a Formica colour you will save another $4 per door for a standard size of 770hx500w.

The Laminex book confirms the order of price for an example 770h x 500w Doors

Contour Laminex Doors
Formica Square ABS Edges 37.40
Formica 90Deg Rolled Edges 49.50
Laminex Square ABS Edges 41.80
Laminex 90Deg Rolled Edges 44.00

Vynil Wrap
Classic or Bevelled Textured 60.50
Classic or Bevelled Gloss or Satin 85.80

2 Pack Painted
Colourtech Classic Textured 58.30
Colourtech Classic Gloss 64.90
Colourtech Classic Satin 63.80

Wood with 2 Pack Lacquer 30% gloss
Tas Oak Veneer 78.10
Tas oak Solid 99.00

All the variations of patterns and glass inserts etc are additional. Plain = cheap, complex = more expensive.

So for a good cheap job, pick the Contour doors and you should be able to find a colour or wood look finish that looks pretty smart and will last 20 years (if you are nice to your kitchen ).

Cheers...DC

[renomart]

Laminex timber doors are good quality. They spray the centre panel first before the addition of the rails and stiles so that you don't see a 'line' when the panels move due to humidity changes.