Are wood-grain storage cabinets as durable as solid-color steel cabinets?

Wood-grain storage cabinets are typically laminate products (wood-grain printed paper or vinyl bonded to a particleboard or MDF substrate). Their durability depends on the laminate quality: high-pressure laminate (HPL) at 0.028"–0.05" thickness is very resistant to scratches and impacts; thermally fused melamine (TFL) at 0.01" is more susceptible to edge chipping and surface abrasion. Steel cabinets in solid colors are generally more durable in high-traffic environments — their steel construction resists dents and the powder-coat finish is harder to scratch than laminate. Wood-grain laminate cabinets are appropriate for executive offices and reception areas where aesthetics matter; steel is better for storage rooms and high-traffic areas. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries both wood-grain laminate and steel storage options — call 1-800-460-0858.