Painted MDF

Materials & Finishes

About

Painted MDF doors provide an exceptionally smooth surface, ideal for lighter colours and crisp detailing. Their uniform finish helps create a clean, uncluttered look that visually opens up the space. Painted MDF cabinet doors offer a smooth, uniform surface with no visible grain, making them ideal for both matte and high-gloss finishes. MDF is a dense, engineered wood product known for its consistency and clean appearance.

Recommended for these kitchen styles:

Contemporary, minimalist

Best suited for spaces:

Smaller kitchens, condos, or areas with limited natural light

Best Uses for Painted MDF

Recommended for:

  • Medium-budget custom homes
  • Owner occupied spaces

Not typically recommended for:

  • Long- or short-term rentals
  • Low maintenance kitchens

Finish Options

Explore the Painted MDF finish options available from Merit Kitchens and Lectus Cabinets, from versatile matte colours to sleek high-gloss finishes.

Merit Cabinets

Paint matte and high gloss:

True White, Pearl White, Frost, Arctic, Nougat, Icing, Colonnade, Cashmere, Lemon Flowers, Rich Yellow, Concrete Jungle, Sage, Smoke Grey, Silver Lining, Haze, Hint-of-Lavender Sky, Parchment, Old Stone, Morning Fog, French Grey, Storm, Pacific Slate, Blue Haze, New Black, Dew, Muted Silver, Atlantic, Soft Moss, Eucalyptus Light, Canvas, Cobble, Twilight, Evergreen Fog, Foliage, Riverscape, Summit, Atmosphere, Daylight Navy, Indigo, Marine Blue, Baby Blues, Blue Lagoon, Nocturnal Teal, Merit Red, Floral Elegance, Blackberry, Midnight and Raven

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Lectus Cabinets

Paint:

Arctic, Nougat, Icing, Rich Yellow, Concrete Jungle, Sage, Smoke, Silver Lining, Soft Moss, Cobble, Evergreen Fog, Marine, Baby Blues, Nocturnal Teal, Floral Elegance and Midnight.

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Visit our showroom to see samples in person and find the right finish for your kitchen.

As seen in past projects:

Coastal kitchen with blue floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, white quartz island, apron-front sink, black faucet and built-in microwave.

Coastal Blue Kitchen with Warm Wood Details

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Traditional two-tone kitchen with a soft green island, warm white Merit cabinetry, leather counter stools, brass hardware, pendant lighting, glass display cabinets, and custom range canopy.

Traditional Kitchen Design – Fairhaven

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