Should you buy a lacquered laminate kitchen?
If you are looking for a quality kitchen, you will have the choice of a number of door finishes. So, for example, you could go for a laminate kitchen or a lacquered kitchen. In between those finishes is a lacquered laminate kitchen. The purpose of this article is to explain the advantages and disadvantages of buying a lacquered laminate kitchen.
Reasons to buy a lacquered laminate kitchen:
Cost
If you are on a tight budget, but still want quality, a lacquered laminate kitchen is the perfect choice. Price wise, it should only cost you about 5-10% more than an entry level laminate kitchen. However, the finish is better than a laminate door.
Durability
One of the major selling points of a lacquered laminate kitchen is that it should last a very long time. It is considerably more durable than a lacquered kitchen, and this is largely because of the edges. Lacquered doors have painted edges which are delicate and can easily chip. In contrast, lacquered laminate doors have tough, durable PVC edging which are almost impossible to chip.
Finish
The other benefit of lacquered laminate doors is their finish. They are much smoother than laminate doors & almost indistinguishable from lacquered doors.
Reasons not to buy a lacquered laminate kitchen:
The edging
One of the things you take into account when buying a kitchen is how pleasing it looks — the aesthetics. For some people, a lacquered laminate kitchen loses out in this respect. This is because the PVC edging that gives the doors strength also gives them a squared-off look. While this may or may not matter to you, some people prefer the rounded, painted edges of a lacquered kitchen.
Limited colour choice
Most manufacturers offer a limited choice of colours in their lacquered laminate ranges. In contrast, there is usually a much larger choice of colours available in their lacquered kitchen ranges.
Cost
Although lacquered laminate kitchens cost less than lacquered kitchens, they will always cost more than laminate kitchens. So, to get the smoother finish, you will need to pay about 5-10% more than you will for a laminate door.
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