cabinetry
MDF painted cabinets
Medium-density fiberboard frame and door, factory-painted. Holds paint exceptionally well — sharper edges and smoother finish than solid wood.
Cost tier
MID
Cost / linear ft
$180–$400
Install
trade
Durability
medium
Maintenance
low
Moisture
fair
Cost notes
MDF doors won't warp like solid wood paint-grade. Avoid in heavy-water areas (under-sink) without sealed cuts.
Aesthetic
- Finish: matte, satin, high-gloss
- Color range: any custom
- Pattern: shaker, flat-panel, raised-panel
- Visual weight: medium
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: MDF, painted, smooth