I see TWO different answers about the tops make-up, some say solid wood others say laminate. Which is the correct answer?
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Solid wood. Big, thick boards make up the top. The table is heavy and has an industrial feel to it. Perfect for our family room, which we decorated in a rustic manner.
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The top is painted. We have the the usual jewel boxes, combs, etc on top. My wife does not use it for make-up etc, so it is just fine for our usage.
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top and doors and shelves are solid wood, the rest is particle. But unit is very solid and I am very pleased with the way it looks and feels.
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It is laminate, I think, because it chipped already and you can see wood or something else and a thin layer of marble looking top. It is a nice set, but I was disappointed to find this out the hard way.
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Wood. Love it!! Actually looks even nicer than online. Very classy!! Highly recommend
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well, the top and the front and back are nice thick wood, but the sides look differnet. I am not an expert (just an old lady) lol, but I think it's just a thinner wood on the sides. I love mine.
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If I had to guess, I'd say composite. Its heavier than a product from Ikea would be, but I don't believe it's solid wood.
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I think it is a wood laminate. The countertop is glued on so if you just want the cabinet I would ask the seller
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It looks like wood but I think it is a laminate. It is hard to tell though so don't let that dissuade you from buying it.
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I don't know if the top is laminate or solid wood, but a laminate would have a less pleasing sound than the wood, I think. My father made fiddles, and he would never have considered a laminate for the top or the bottom. However, this mandolin was not made by my father, so I can't really say for sure.
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Particle board or MDF with a black laminate. Do not remove plastic from laminate or it will lose its shine, become sticky and ruined. I love the cabinet and recently bought two more.
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Since I am not an expert on this subject, I would say that the desk is more particle board than composite paneling. That would be my best guess though. I am sorry I cannot help you further. They describe the item as Cherry finish wood. All I can tell you is that it is very nice.
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Laminate wood? I would say so. I'm no expert by the majority of our cabinets are particle cheap stuff. The only thing I would suggest is that to at least sand your area down just a tad as I did the same to lift the gloss that is applied to top layer. I used two coats for the color I wanted then applied the clear coat to protect.
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The cabinet is not made out of solid hardwood. It is a composite. Solid hardwood cabinets are much more expensive. Having said that, it is a better looking and more polished composite than I expected. I did a fair amount of research and this is a good compromise of price and quality. As some of the reviews suggest, it's really easy to put together and looks like a more expensive piece than it is.
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Not solid wood or MDF for certain. It is some type of chipboard or as others say press board. The laminate does seem to stronger/thicker then what is usually on furniture. Definitely not like a kitchen counter top but I think the laminate will hold up better then most I have seen on this type of "assembly required" furniture. Which is a good thing, a water ring or small spill shouldn't bubble up the laminate and press-board like other brands. This and the floating desk have been good for me so far.
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SOLID WOOD! I have two of these in DARK OAK and they are as solid as they come. I would be amazed if someone said they were other!
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It is particleboard but it looks very nice. The top is particle board covered with some kind of contact paper, but it looks and feels like granite. Truly amazing!