The Affordable Elegance of High-Density Fibreboard (HDF) for Your New Kitchen Design

This week, we're examining the advantages of choosing cabinetry made of high-density fibreboard (HDF). Unlike the natural wood species we've discussed in recent weeks, HDF is an engineered wood product made from broken-down wood residuals, wax and resin. More dense than particleboard and plywood, HDF is a strong choice for homeowners wanting durable, long-wearing cabinetry without the price tag of solid wood.

HDF panels and cabinet doors are made from an HDF base and finished with an opaque colour or glaze. Since HDF must be painted, the choices of opaque colours and glazes are the same as for hardwood. Fortunately for homeowners, HDF is more affordable. However, unlike wood which has knots and rings, HDF lacks the natural look of wood, with no underlying grain. While this may be considered a disadvantage to some, HDF is often the perfect choice for more contemporary kitchen designs.

High-Density Fibreboard (HDF):

• flat, smooth surface makes it easy to clean
• wide choice of finishes and door styles
• resists humidity
• doesn't fade easily
• can easily be painted or varnished

If you're ready to make your kitchen design dreams a reality, call Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre at 905-686-2001, or drop by our kitchen and bath showroom and chat with a member of our design team. 

Getting Your Kitchen Ready for Holiday Entertaining? Adjusting Your Kitchen Cabinet Hinges is a Quick and Easy Fix!

The decorations are up. The turkey is in the oven and the table is set. Your kitchen is near spotless ... if only a few of the cabinet doors weren't hanging askew.

No matter how fabulous your kitchen cabinetry, daily use can result in doors that become out of alignment over time. If some of your kitchen cabinet doors are hanging incorrectly, fixing them is easier than you may think.

In this video, Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre president Neil Samson demonstrates how to adjust your cabinet door hinges using only a screwdriver.



If your cabinet door hinges aren't similar to the ones shown in this video, email us at contact@mkbi.com for assistance or drop by our showroom. We'd be happy to help.

Urban Effects: Quality Cabinetry, Reasonably Priced

A few weeks ago, Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre designers Melissa Foley, Kevin Samson and Amanda Willson-Suppa spent an entire day with the team at Urban Effects brushing up on their Norcraft Cabinetry product knowledge.

"It was great to meet many of the people we have spoken to over the phone for so long," says Amanda. "A big thank you to Phil, Jack, John and Dawn for making the trip from Winnipeg and taking the time to explain how their cabinetry is made."

In addition to winning one of the mini-competitions held during the product knowledge seminar, Monarch designers also learned that when the Urban Effects' staff paints or stains their cabinetry, they do all of the cabinets at one time -- from start to finish.

Cabinetry is undoubtedly one of the biggest expenses in a kitchen renovation. If you're looking for ways to stay within your design budget without sacrificing quality, drop by our Pickering showroom and allow one of our designers to show you what Norcraft Cabinetry has to offer.