MDF Cupboard Doors

[intogames20]

Hi all,

I'm starting to build some cupboard by the landing upstairs. There will be one tall cupboard from the floor measuring 56cm (w) x 202cm (h) and one above it at 56cm (w) x 59cm (h).

I plan to use MDF but wasn't sure if I needed 25mm depth or if 18mm would do? I'm using standard 35mm door casing, but will cut the rebate down to match the depth of the MDF.

I also wasn't sure what type of hinge to get? Given the thickness and that MDF can be prone to splitting when screwing from the sides, I dont want to use a butt hinge. What about these?
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Cupboard-Door-Hinge/invt/159738
http://www.wickes.co.uk/Concealed-90-Deg-Hinge/invt/159729


At a guess, I was going to go for 3 door hinges on the lower tall door and 2 for the overhead smaller door, using 18mm MDF. Would this be okay?

Cheers

 

[gregers]

18mm is fine kitchen doors are normally around the 18mm mark,if you use hinges from your 2nd link then make yourself up a jig,and using a hinge cutter and depth stop on your drill jobs a good'n.

 

[intogames20]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply and the advice

 

[cmother1]

MDF isn't the ideal material for your lower door: it could weigh around 20Kg. Cabinet hinges are intended for much lighter loads. If you can't afford blockboard I'd use 4 hinges at least.