Your bathroom cabinets can be as individualized as you are. If you are starting from a complete re-work, you can choose the color, material, and even space where your cabinets will be mounted. You can choose the number of cabinets as well as whether your cabinets will be wall mounted or floor mounted. One of the choices that you can make for your cabinets is what the cabinet material will be. In this post, we will discuss the different choices that are available for bathroom cabinet material.
Wood
One of the popular cabinet material choices to use is wood. When you are choosing wood, you can pick from maple, cherry, walnut, pecan or composite for your material. When you are considering wood, remember the amount of moisture that will be in the room not only when you are showering but how well your ventilation removes the moisture from the bathroom afterward. You want to make sure that you do not end up warping or ruining your new cabinets.
Stainless Steel
For a clean and sleek look, you can choose stainless steel for your cabinets. These cabinets are easy to clean and maintain. They are considered non-toxic and work for people with sensitivities to other materials. Stainless steel can withstand environments that are steamy as well, which makes them a good choice for the bathroom. There are many modern designs for stainless steel so you can be assured that your bathroom will not have a clinical look.
Bamboo
Bamboo cabinets are grass material that as been cut, laminated into sheets, and glued and pressed together. The material can stand up to higher moisture environments better than wood material. There are different types of grain that cabinets can be made into. It is important to check the source of the bamboo that you will be installing to make sure you are getting a quality product. This can be done by asking the manufacturer of the cabinets or the person installing your cabinets for the origin of the bamboo.
Thermofoil
Thermofoil material is comprised of flexible vinyl which has been heated and molded over fiberboard. This option offers versatility when it comes to color and pattern options. The material is easy to clean and can withstand a higher humidity room. One thing to keep in mind when considering thermofoil is that the cabinets will be heavier than wood cabinets. This will mean that extra care will need to be taken during installation to ensure a secure hold.
