kitchen units

[woodchopper]

Am in the middle of re- vamping the kitchen by changing the doors on the kitchen units - one of the options were doors which are manaufactured with MDF and plastic with a woodgrain effect on it is then heat shrunk onto it.

Does anyone have any experience with this type of door ?

I was concerned about the effect the heat from the oven would have on them in particular the two doors adjacent to the oven door.

[DanFlo]

I did the same a few years ago, the heat from the oven was no problem. There is a problem you should be aware of tho', water splashing out of the sink can accumulate on the door below, after about 18 months of this, the water penetrates and the door swells at the top.

[EDLEE]

Unless it is your plan to sell soon, do yourself a favor and get quality material ( real wood ) or you will eventually wish you had.

[vivandorron]

EDLEE is absolutely right.........Ron.

[PAUL55]

Even real wood can be a problem when it is in constant contact with water. Ive fitted many kitchens with foil wrapped doors over the last few years and have as yet had no come-backs.I prefer solid doors but its more a matter of taste. I think it would be more of a problem if you buy very cheap doors.

[woodchopper]

The ones in question are about �20

[PAUL55]

At �20 per door you can't go wrong, go for it. When buying a kitchen the doors are usually the most expesive part as the rest is basically chipboard. so the cost of your revamp is minimal even if it only lasts a few years.