Should you buy kitchens with matt lacquer finishes?
Matt lacquer finishes are among the more attractive types of finish you can have for your kitchen. Along with the style and materials, the finish on the doors is a vital choice for your new kitchen.
In reality, though, any finish you might choose is likely to have both advantages and disadvantages. So what are the pros and cons of buying kitchens with matt lacquer finishes?
The advantages of kitchens with matt lacquer finishes
Kitchens with matt lacquer finishes have two big advantages over most other types of finish.
The first is longevity. A common reason for needing to replace your kitchen is that the finish starts to peel off. This is very true, for example, of matt wrapped finishes, which can soon start to peel. In contrast, a matt lacquer finish will never peel, however long you have it. This is important, because it means you wont have to replace the doors within the kitchen’s lifetime. Replacing some, or even all, of the doors is usually costly.
The second advantage is aesthetics. One of the biggest pros of matt lacquer finishes is they look great. The doors have a silky smooth finish. By contrast, matt wrapped doors have a low quality orange peel like finish that’s far less pleasing to the eye.
The disadvantages of kitchens with matt lacquer finishes
The first disadvantage is cost. It’s usually a rule that quality costs more, and that’s certainly true of kitchens with matt lacquer finishes. Matt lacquer Kitchen typically cost about 20% more than matt wrapped kitchens.
The other disadvantage is durability. Although a matt lacquer finish won’t peel, it can still be vulnerable in other ways. The finish is delicate and susceptible to chipping, especially around the edges of the doors. Wrapped doors don’t have this problem.
Kitchens with matt lacquered laminate finishes — a better all round option?
If you want a kitchen that offers all the advantages of a matt lacquer finish, with none of the downsides, You may wish to consider buying a matt lacquered laminate kitchen instead. This type of finish is just as smooth as a lacquered finish. However, it’s much more durable and costs about 20% less.
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