Materials and hardware

MDF (medium-density fibreboard)

It is denser than particle board and available in several forms.

• Raw MDF

  Used for painted fronts. Edges can be bevelled, and grooves and mouldings can be cut, so the look can run from contemporary to retro. We paint with specialist MDF coatings from the Italian manufacturer Renner.

• Veneered MDF

  Good durability, with real oak, walnut or ash veneer. Excellent for table tops, and also for modern kitchen and wardrobe fronts.

• Foil-wrapped MDF

  A good option for a minimalist style and flat fronts.

MDF resists moisture better than particle board, but it is not resistant to direct contact with water.

Particle board (Univer)

The base for carcasses in every specification. It is strong and dense enough to meet every structural requirement. Resistance to moisture and water is poor, which is why we do not recommend it for bathrooms.

The choice of decors is enormous. We work only with flat finishes, in ready-made foils. We partner with Kaindl and Kronospan, both from Austria.

On a budget specification, particle board is a sound choice for kitchen fronts as well. It is less durable than MDF and offers fewer ways to customise. It is the accessible starting option, and even there we do the best work that can be done.

Solid wood

• Beech

  Exceptionally strong and, thanks to steaming, flexible enough to take heavy loads. The grain is unobtrusive, so it is more often used for parts that stay out of sight. It copes poorly with water and moisture, which is why it is meant for interior use.

• Oak

  Excellent for both interior and exterior use. It has a handsome grain, suits both structure and visible parts, and handles moisture well. The drawback is a higher price.

In furniture, solid wood is most often used for fronts, table legs, shelves and stair treads.

Surface finish: as with MDF, we use Renner polyurethane (PU) coatings, stained to the tone you choose from the colour chart. For exterior use we use acrylic lacquer or natural oils.