Confused about kitchen door materials

[northernnip]

We are looking at new kitchen doors but I am getting confused by all the different materials available.

I understand solid timber and timber veneers but then I do not understand the differences in terms of durability etc between vinyl wraps, laminates, lacquers and acrylics. Also I have seen base materials of mdf, high density chipboard and melamine faced chipboard.

Can anybody offer any advice/help on the various qualities of each of these doors in terms of durability, susceptibility to staining, ease of cleaning etc. I'd be very grateful, thanks.

 

[joinerjohn]

Solid timber doors are exactly what it says on the tin. Look great, but being solid timber, are liable to movement.
MDF vinyl wrapped. MFC etc are very stable but the finish isn't as hard wearing.
If you have children, avoid any of the high gloss finishes. You'll spend more time cleaning fingermarks off them than you will opening and closing them.
Any doors which are white will require a better cleaning regime to keep them looking good

 

[chippy5]

laminated doors are entry level cheap and not very hard wearing

vinal wrap and the next level up

4 or 5 piece vinal wrap are better (made like a solid timber door each piece is finished individually then assembled)

soild veneer the door is made up of timber pieces 20mm wide glued togeather then the face is leenered. good stable doors and more stable than a soild timber door and most of the time cheaper.

solid timber speaks for its self