Guides

best-paint-and-finish-for-mdf-doors

The best paint for MDF cabinet doors is a durable alkyd or urethane enamel (or a modern waterborne acrylic-alkyd) applied over a quality primer that seals the MDF. Prime with...

what-is-king-starboard-hdpe-furniture

Yes — for most people, HDPE (King StarBoard®) outdoor furniture is worth it. You pay more upfront than for wood, but you get pieces that never rot, warp, splinter, rust, or...

cabinet-refacing-vs-replacing

The best paint for MDF cabinet doors is a durable alkyd or urethane enamel (or a modern waterborne acrylic-alkyd) applied over a quality primer that seals the MDF. Prime with...

cabinet-door-styles-shaker-slab-raised-panel

The main cabinet door styles are slab (flat), Shaker, raised panel, recessed panel, and beadboard. Slab doors suit modern kitchens, Shaker fits transitional and farmhouse spaces, raised panel reads traditional, recessed panel bridges old and...

how-to-measure-for-replacement-cabinet-doors

To measure for replacement cabinet doors, measure your existing door's width and height to the nearest 1/16", then order that exact size. If the door is missing, measure the cabinet...

MDF vs Wood Cabinet Doors: An Honest Cabinetmak...

Which is better, MDF or wood cabinet doors? For a painted finish, MDF is usually the better choice: it has no wood grain and no joints, so it takes paint as...