New Base for Undersink Kitchen Cabinet
#1
07-17-11, 07:18 PM
New Base for Undersink Kitchen Cabinet
Just finished tearing out the rotted particle board base of the undersink cabinet in the kitchen, after 47 years it finally became too pitted and soiled due to water damage and such. My question is, what kind of material is commonly being used these days instead of particle board, OR is particle board still the base of choice. Any advice would be helpful, thanks.
#2
07-17-11, 08:02 PM
Group Moderator
Some cabinets are still particle board. Others are melamine, plywood, or MDF. Under a sink, it's often wise to install something that can stand up to an occasional leak. Sometimes a piece of laminate or FRP can be applied to the base of the cabinet, and if the edges are siliconed it becomes a little more water resistant. Then it won't matter what the material is, if it never gets wet.
