Moisture and special boards

In short

1. 01The sink unit, the cabinet next to the dishwasher, the bathroom and the edges of worktop cut-outs take the most moisture.
2. 02Moisture-resistant particleboard and MDF cope with moisture better than standard boards, but they are not waterproof. Their edges still get edge tape or sealant.
3. 03Compact laminate is a hard board made of layers of paper and resin. It is waterproof and used for worktops, bathrooms and partitions.
4. 04HPL is a thin, hard laminate glued onto a board. It is more resistant to knocks and scratches than a melamine surface.
5. 05Acrylic and high gloss fronts look great, but they scratch more easily. Their protective film stays on until fitting is finished.
6. 06At the sink and the dishwasher the way it is built helps too. The sink cut-out is sealed, and a steam protection strip is stuck under the worktop above the dishwasher.