We offer a wide selection of cabinet and countertop materials.
Cabinets
Melamine
Melamine starts with a plywood core which is then covered with a resin and paper finish that can be manufactured to various styles and colours. Melamine cabinets are resistant to many of the common issues presented in a kitchen because of its tough outer coating.
Advantages
More affordable than other materials
Wide variety of finishes including faux wood grains in various shades and solid colours
Easy to clean
Disadvantages
Susceptible to water damage
Door style limited to slab
Difficult to retouch if scratched
Thermoplastic
Thermoplastic greatly resembles natural wood. The doors are first made of high-quality MDF panels, then covered with thermo-fused PVC.
Advantages
A wide selection of door styles and colours
More affordable than wood
Easy to achieve a high-gloss finish
Easy to maintain
Disadvantages
Not recommended in very humid environments
Cannot be retouched if scratched
Solid Wood
Available in several species such as birch, oak, ash, cherry, maple or pine, it can be dyed in an infinite number of colours or simply varnished. It is commonly used for cabinet fronts, counters, molding, corbels, and edges.
Advantages
Strength and durability
Choice of a wide variety of colours
A wide selection of door styles
Can be varnished or dyed multiple times
Scratches are easy to repair
Disadvantages
Expensive
Can be damaged by moisture
May produce warping and cracking noises
Gets deformed with time and use
Countertops
Laminate
Laminate countertops are made from layers of plastic that are bonded to particleboard or kraft paper to create a solid countertop surface. These countertops are available in a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns, ranging from options that look like marble to ones that mirror the appearance of stainless steel.
Advantages
Affordable
Available in a wide variety of colours and styles
Durable to withstand everyday use
Disadvantages
Not as durable as natural stone
Not heat resistant
Can be difficult to clean
Quartz (Engineered Stone)
Quartz is created through a manufacturing process that mixes approximately 95 percent ground natural quartz with 5 percent polymer resins.
Advantages
Low maintenance
Doesn’t need to be sealed
Heat & scratch proof
Easy to customize
Disadvantages
Can chip
May show visible seams where pieces meet
Marble
Marble is a type of metamorphic rock that is known for its beauty. While there is no denying the exquisite nature of marble, it is one of the stones that require extensive care and the application of sealant.
Advantages
Looks luxurious
Available in a wide variety of colours
Disadvantages
Expensive
Soft and porous meaning – scratches and stains easily
Granite
Granite is a natural stone defined as a crystalline, granular rock consisting of quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Advantages
Requires very little maintenance
Stain, heat and water-resistant when sealed
Disadvantages
Very heavy and needs to be well supported
Can chip or crack if the material is too thin
Final colours can differ from samples
Butcher's Block
Butcher’s block is a style of assembled wood (often hard maple, teak, birch, or walnut) used as heavy-duty chopping blocks, tabletops, and cutting boards. It was commonly used in butcher shops and meat processing plants but has now become widespread in-home use.
Advantages
Affordable
Warm look and feel
Naturally anti-bacterial
Disadvantages
Not very heat or water-resistant
Marks easily
Requires regular maintenance
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