Internal Carcass (The Body)
Standard is Colour PVC. Upgraded is Internal Laminate (looks nicer, easier to clean). Avoid white PVC if possible as it yellows over time; go for grey or woodgrain PVC.
Hinges & Runners (The Movement)
Design-Build
- ✓Excel / Casarredo (Budget)
- ✓Standard Soft Close
- ✓Good for rental
- ✓Generic warranty
Traditional (Design-Bid-Build)
- →Blum / Hettich (Premium)
- →Silky smooth motion
- →Lifetime warranty
- →Higher load bearing
Formaldehyde Emission
⚠️Health Safety
Ask for low-formaldehyde plywood (Super E0 or E0 grade), especially for children's rooms. Standard plywood can off-gas VOCs for years, affecting indoor air quality.