What is PVC and Why Should You Use it In Your Kitchen Cabinets?

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If you’ve heard about PVC, your first thought is pipes. However, with the evolution of modular kitchens, PVC kitchen cabinets are now the trend people are looking at. PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a widely produced polymer that finds widespread use in construction, healthcare, automobiles, and other sectors. You can use it to furnish your kitchen with pocket-friendly cabinets that are super easy to clean and maintain. Read on to find out what you can expect from this kichen cabinet material.

If you still have your doubts about this product, we have a detailed guide on what you can expect.

PVC for Kitchens

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Tuck your stools under a hollow breakfast counter

Currently, the market opts for two kinds of PVC boards for the kitchen, that is, hollow boards and foam. The difference is simple, as the name suggests, the first one is hollow inside, thus being lightweight and economic. Whereas, PVC foam boards are thicker making it sturdier than hollow boards.

Characteristics of PVC Kitchens

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Opt for foam boards for a sturdy kitchen

We suggest foam boards for a sturdy kitchen as hollow boards are neither thermal resistant or fire resistant. Foam boards are usually insulated against heat and are fairly fire resistant. They are also non-toxic, anti-chemical and corrosion-resistant material giving you hygienic conditions to work in.

Design and Installation

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Choose from an array of colours for your kitchen

The material for a PVC kitchen is available as ready-to-fit boards that don’t require finishing. Available in an array of colours, you don’t have to think about laminates or add-ons to make it look beautiful. Since they are lightweight, the workers can find it easy to work on. However, for PVC foam board, the right expertise is required as improper finishing can result in irreversible damage to the cabinet.

Durability

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Opt for PVC in kitchens for your rental homes

When it comes to the sturdiness, it is definitely the foam board you must buy as it can hold more weight compared to the other PVC variant. However, this is ideal for rented homes and is a small-term investment as the cabinets can sag over time and there is no resolution for damages.

Pros and Cons of PVC cabinets

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Light up your kitchen island with pendant lights

Pros

  • Can be installed quickly
  • Economic option, feasible for rented homes or small-term kitchens
  • Moisture resistant
  • Say goodbye to termites as they won’t infest PVC cabinets
  • Available in an array of colours and don’t require expensive finishes
  • Foam boards can hold more weight and are fairly fire resistant as well

Cons

  • Not very durable as they can sag if used for long
  • Many pests and insects might occupy hollow boards, making them unhygienic
  • Can deform if you try altering the fixture
  • Prone to damage – use hardware and hinges compatible with plastic to minimise deformities
  • Prone to scratches that cannot be covered up

 

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