Materials

We offer a wide selection of cabinet and countertop materials to suit any style and budget. From classic wood finishes to modern quartz surfaces, our range ensures you find the perfect match for your kitchen design.

Materials for

Cabinets

Melamine

Melamine starts with a plywood core which is then covered with a resin and paper finish that can be manufactured to various styles and colours. Melamine cabinets are resistant to many of the common issues presented in a kitchen because of its tough outer coating.

Advantages

  • More affordable than other materials

  • Wide variety of finishes including faux wood grains in various shades and solid colours

  • Easy to clean

Disadvantages

  • Susceptible to water damage

  • Door style limited to slab

  • Difficult to retouch if scratched

Thermoplastic

Thermoplastic greatly resembles natural wood. The doors are first made of high-quality MDF panels, then covered with thermo-fused PVC.

Advantages

  • A wide selection of door styles and colors

  • More affordable than wood

  • Easy to achieve a high-gloss finish

  • Easy to maintain

Disadvantages

  • Not recommended in very humid environments

  • Can not be retouched if scratched

Solid Wood

Available in several species such as birch, oak, ash, cherry, maple, or pine, it can be dyed in an infinite number of colors or simply varnished. It is commonly used for cabinet fronts, counters, molding, corbels, and edges.

Advantages

  • Strength and durability

  • Choice of a wide variety of colors

  • A wide selection of door styles

  • Can be varnished or dyed multiple times

  • Scratches are easy to repair

Disadvantages

  • Expensive

  • Can be damaged by moisture

  • May produce warping and cracking noises

  • Gets deformed with time and use

Materials for

Countertops

Note: Armorex provides custom cabinet production services only. We do not install countertops. Any information provided about countertops is for inspiration or recommendation purposes only. We can, however, refer you to trusted countertop manufacturers if needed.

Laminate

Laminate countertops are made from layers of plastic that are bonded to particleboard or kraft paper to create a solid countertop surface. These countertops are available in a wide variety of colors, textures, and patterns, ranging from options that look like marble to ones that mirror the appearance of stainless steel.

Advantages

  • Affordable

  • Available in a wide variety of colors and styles

  • Durable to withstand everyday use

Disadvantages

  • Not as durable as natural stone

  • Not heat resistant

  • Can be difficult to clean

Quartz (Engineered Stone)

Quartz is created through a manufacturing process that mixes approximately 95 percent ground natural quartz with 5 percent polymer resins.

Advantages

  • Low maintenance

  • Doesn’t need to be sealed

  • Heat & scratch proof

  • Easy to customize

Disadvantages

  • Can chip

  • May show visible seams where pieces meet

Marble

Marble is a type of metamorphic rock that is known for its beauty. While there is no denying the exquisite nature of marble, it is one of the stones that require extensive care and the application of sealant.

Advantages

  • Looks luxurious

  • Available in a wide variety of colours

Disadvantages

  • Expensive

  • Soft and porous, thus, scratches and stains easily

Granite

Granite is a natural stone defined as a crystalline, granular rock consisting of quartz, feldspar, and mica.

Advantages

  • Requires very little maintenance

  • Stain, heat and water-resistant when sealed

Disadvantages

  • Very heavy and needs to be well-supported

  • Can chip or crack if the material is too thin

  • Final colors can differ from the samples

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