Finish for oak veneered mdf kitchen cabinets

[robump]

Hi,

Keen to get a consensus of opinion on the best finish to use for oak veneered mdf kitchen cabinets.

I am considering either an oil based finish such as osmo poly x, or perhaps a satin varnish perhaps something like a parquet floor finish.

The only concern I have is durability against water if items get put away without being dried.

Really appreciative of any guidance.

Thanks in advance!

 

[robump]

Evening all! Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

 

[Joshjosh]

Evening all! Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Hi. I tend to use 3 coats of hard wax oil when I use oak veneered MDF or ply, for the fact that if can be spot repaired and new coats are easy to apply down the line. But I know allot of others would use a water based lacquer for its better upfront durability. The main thing I try to do is make horizontal surfaces easy to replace eg. The bottom of a standard shelf unit will have a loose shelf that can be replaced so the bottom of the unit isn't getting the wear.

 

[Jameshow]

A thinned satin polyurethane varnish, nice and thin coats - you can always add more coats, too thick and it will look awful!!

 

[robump]

Thanks for your suggestions, think i will try a couple of different finishes and see what i like the look of