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Bathroom cabinetry, whether custom-made or factory-made, is constructed following proven construction techniques. In addition, they are made of common materials that can withstand the moisture inherent in bathrooms. Here are some guidelines for selecting cabinets with popular materials: * Hardwood cabinets typically are made with hardwood frames and veneered plywood surfaces, costing more than other cabinet materials. * Hardboard cabinets use hardboard material for doors, backs, and sides; the frame typically is of softer woods such as southern pine. * Particleboard cabinets use particleboard material for all components, though some use a soft wood frame. The particleboard is finished with a wood or plastic veneer to simulate solid wood. Remodeling Words Hardboard (also known as fiberboard) is a manufactured sheet of wood fibers joined together under pressure. Particleboard (also known as chipboard) is a composition board of wood particles bonded with a synthetic resin. New cabinet materials will show up over the next few years, but most are simply variations to existing materials intended to save manufacturing time while giving you value.
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