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What Material Should You Use for Your Bathroom Vanity Cabinet?

by | Mar 31, 2020 | Blog | 1 comment

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A bathroom vanity cabinet is just as useful as any kitchen cabinet, if not a little more glamorous; when talking about vanities — the clue is in their name — we often picture something quite different from a simple cabinet. The undeniable truth is that bathroom vanities are also more than simply functional pieces of furniture. They bring a touch of elegance to any bathroom space, and the possibilities for customising that element of elegance are almost unlimited.

The selection of materials, colours, styles, and finishes of bathroom vanities is broader and more diverse than ever, offering homeowners a selection of choices that may often feel overwhelming.

The experts at Tile Importer are here to help you sort through all the options and determine which materials are best for your bathroom vanity. In this article, we’ll outline our top picks for bathroom vanity materials and provide some industry-leading advice for integrating your next vanity into your bathroom.

Best Materials for Bathroom Vanities

 

How to Choose the Right Material for Your Bathroom Vanity

When choosing the kind of material for your bathroom vanity, the absolute number one priority should be the material’s ability to withstand high humidity and moisture levels in a bathroom. Bathrooms are designed to get wet, and more often than not, they incorporate non-porous, non-slip, and moisture-resistant properties to ensure that mould, mildew, and dampness do not linger.

In addition, your bathroom vanity should also be able to hold the weight of the sink, countertop, and other vanity accessories you place upon it.

By prioritising these important factors and keeping them in mind while considering various materials, you’ll ensure the safety and longevity of whatever vanity you decide to go with. 

Now that you know what to consider in your hunt for the perfect bathroom vanity material, here’s a list of options to choose from now that it’s actually time to start looking at solid materials:

Solid Wood

This is the strongest and most durable material for a bathroom vanity cabinet and gives a classic and timeless touch to your bathroom. This material has been used in bathroom vanities for centuries and is still the material of choice by many contractors and builders today. 

Homeowners must be wary, however, that solid wood tends to shrink and expand as humidity levels in the bathroom change. By regulating humidity in the bathroom through fans, air conditioning, ventilation, and other solutions, homeowners won’t have to worry about this, and your wooden vanity can maintain its integrity for many years.

Plywood

Plywood is another popular material used in bathroom vanities. This is perfect for those who want to ride the middle ground between price and quality. More than simply a step down or a budget version of solid furniture-grade timber, plywood offers impressive strength for reasonable prices — and even some advantages over solid wood and timber. 

Plywood consists of multiple veneers of wood glued together to form layered sheets. It varies greatly in quality and thickness and boasts surprising strength in many cases, especially for bathroom vanities and related structures.

If covered in veneer, plywood will be as stable as solid wood and will not chip or peel except under unusual circumstances. Additionally, unlike solid wood, plywood will not easily expand or contract due to humidity, moisture or temperature changes. Very rarely will plywood degrade. 

Medium-density Fiberboard (MDF)

Medium-density fiberboards remain one of the most popular economical choices for homeowners looking to get a high-quality bathroom vanity and stay within a specified budget.

This material consists of composite fibres and small pieces of wood joined together with resin or wax. MDF is denser than plywood and is a common material used in the furnishing industry. Also, MDF is easy to paint, making it easier to customise your bathroom vanity cabinet or cupboard to the colour of your choice.

MDF cabinets don’t contract or expand as much as real wood, but if water penetrates the surface of the MDF, it can lead to damage. However, with proper sealing and bathroom ventilation, the medium-density fibreboard will be fine.

Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC)

PVC — or poly vinyl chloride — is a cost-effective cabinet material that is gaining widespread popularity in Australia as a top choice for bathroom vanity cabinets. The best quality of PVC is its 100 per cent resistance against water. Because of this, PVC cabinets can have a long lifespan.

PVC has a smooth surface that can be painted with any colour. It’s also resistant to high temperatures and easier to clean than wooden surfaces.

 

Trust Tile Importer for all your Bathroom Vanity Needs

When choosing the material for your bathroom vanity cabinet, make sure to keep durability and functionality in mind. While vanities may be more glamorous than the average kitchen cupboard, their primary function is still just that — functionality and convenience. You should never sacrifice quality for style or cheapness — and you’ll never have to do that with Tile Importer, Melbourne’s leading provider of bathroom vanity products. 

We’ve got what you need, regardless of your preferences, priorities, and budgets, with wide ranges of solid wood, plywood, PVC, and MDF available to peruse and choose for your bathroom or other construction projects. We have a variety of bathroom fixtures and supplies available, whether you are repairing or replacing an existing bathroom. You can visit our Display Centre in Melbourne, or you can get in touch with our team to learn more about our bathroom vanity cabinets — and much more.

 

 

 

1 Comment

  1. brayden manchee

    Great tips on what material should be used when doing bathroom vanity cabinets. Very informative and really on point. Thanks for sharing such great article.

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