Materials, worktops and fittings · Valencia

Materials and hardware for custom furniture

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Two pieces of furniture can look alike and be built very differently. We help you choose the board, finish, edges, worktop and hardware for each part of the project, with product references you can compare in the quote.

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Which material suits your furniture

At MMV Studio in Valencia, we combine materials around the room, daily use and planned budget. This comparison helps you choose a starting point; we then agree the product reference and sample with you.

Indicative levels: the final price depends on design, dimensions, product reference and installation.
Material or finish	Where we propose it	Typical investment	What to consider
Melamine	Wardrobe interiors, shelves and flat fronts	Low–medium	Well-finished edges and cleaning without excess water.
Lacquered MDF	Routed doors, frames and custom colours	Medium–high	Protect the finish from impacts; we agree colour and sheen.
Natural veneer	Fronts, panels and living-room furniture with real grain	Medium–high	Grain and tone vary; we select the arrangement and varnish.
Solid wood	Tables, frames and tactile details	Variable	Species and joints influence cost and behaviour.
HPL	Desks, tables and frequently used surfaces	Medium	We choose a suitable reference and protect joins and edges.
Acrylic	Flat kitchen, wardrobe and sideboard fronts	Medium–high	We compare gloss, matte and product-specific cleaning instructions.
FENIX NTM	Very matte fronts and suitable work surfaces	High	Micro-scratch recovery has limits and a specific procedure.
Worktops	Kitchens, bathrooms and work areas	Low to high	We quote material, cut-outs, edges, joints and installation.

Materials by application

A suitable mix for each part of the furniture

We distinguish Finsa FimaPan particleboard, FibraPan MDF and combined SuperPan before choosing the surface. Carcasses, fronts and mechanisms need not come from the same range. These brands help comparison; we confirm references and availability for each project.

Technical melamines

A practical choice for carcasses, shelves and flat doors. It coordinates colours and decors across rooms while leaving room in the budget for frequently used drawers and mechanisms.

We specify substrate, thickness, back panel and edging for each piece.

Lacquered MDF

We propose it for reliefs, frames, routed handles and custom colours. Preparation and finishing are matched to the shape and design of the doors.

We agree a sample showing colour and sheen.

Natural timber veneer

Adds a real wood layer to fronts, panels and shelving. Across a larger composition, we can plan grain continuity so neighbouring doors form a coherent whole.

We select species, veneer arrangement and varnish.

Solid timber

Useful for tables, frames and pieces where you want to feel the wood and see it at the edge. Species and joints are chosen for the particular function.

We assess each piece and finish within the budget.

HPL and laminates

An option for frequently used desks, tables and fronts. We can choose decorative surfaces and resolve the edges around the furniture geometry.

We confirm whether the reference suits horizontal or vertical use.

Plywood

Can suit lightweight furniture or designs exposing the layered wood edge. It also accepts other finishes where a uniform surface is wanted.

We select species, thickness and face quality for the project.

Glass, mirror and metal

For display cabinets, decorative doors and mirrored fronts. We combine transparency, colour and frames around what you want to show or conceal.

We calculate weight and fixings and specify suitable glass.

Hardware and accessories

Hinges, drawers, lifts and organisers determine how furniture works. We start with what you will store and how often you will open each unit.

The proposal specifies brand, series and configuration.

Surfaces for fronts

The finish changes appearance, feel and cost

Not all matte fronts or wood looks are the same. We compare the whole part: board, surface and edge. The investment level is a guide, depending on the chosen reference and fabrication.

Textured melamine

Finsa Duo, EGGER Eurodekor and Kronospan Kronodesign offer colours and decors for a controlled budget. For more texture, ALVIC Syncron or Sonae Arauco Innovus offer other surfaces to compare. A wood-look finish remains a decor, not veneer.

We coordinate decor, substrate, thickness and edging.

PVC and PET films

Thermofoil fronts apply a film to a prepared substrate; some systems can also cover reliefs and frames. RENOLIT 3D Thermolaminates and 3D PET are examples of different families. In kitchens, installation near ovens and dishwashers needs checking.

We define the film and check installation requirements.

Factory-lacquered boards

ALVIC Luxe offers high gloss and Zenit a supermatte surface; EGGER PerfectSense includes other lacquered variants. These boards are finished industrially before furniture parts are cut. Luxe is not acrylic, and none of these names means an individually spray-finished front.

We help compare samples under the room lighting.

Acrylic fronts

REHAU RAUVISIO brilliant offers gloss and matte versions. We can compare them for flat kitchen, wardrobe and sideboard doors. The chosen version determines appearance, surface protection and maintenance; we also coordinate the edge to finish the front properly.

We specify the version, edging and care instructions.

FENIX NTM

An option for a very matte, low-reflectance surface with a soft feel. We select the reference and substrate for the intended use. The maker provides a thermal procedure for superficial micro-scratches; deep cuts and impacts require a different assessment.

We agree the reference, substrate and care before fabrication.

Custom lacquer

A particular colour, routed front or worked edge may call for MDF lacquered after each part is made. Preparation, sanding and application matter as much as the paint brand. A sample made by the same workshop is useful.

We approve colour, sheen and a finish sample with you.

Edges and wet areas

A moisture-resistant board does not make a cabinet waterproof. In kitchens and bathrooms, edging, sink cut-outs and joints matter too. We can compare ABS edges from Cantisa or REHAU RAUKANTEX and assess EVA or PUR adhesives for the job. Vulnerable points still need protection.

We resolve edges, joints and moisture-exposed points.

Kitchens and work areas

Worktops: six ways to finish the surface

In a custom kitchen, the worktop deserves its own quotation line. A raw slab price excludes cut-outs, edges, joins, transport and installation.

Laminate

Finsa Fintop+ and Fintop SQ are useful comparisons when keeping the budget controlled. Fintop Xtrim uses another construction with an HDF core: a thin worktop is not automatically compact HPL. We define the wall junction, joins and sealing around the sink.

Our proposal includes reference, thickness, edging and cut-outs.

Compact HPL

This is a laminate material with its own thickness, distinct from thin HPL bonded to chipboard. Formica ColorCore Compact is a reference in this category. It can create a visually slim worktop when its support and machining suit the product.

We check the application and worktop support requirements.

Mineral surfaces

Silestone by Cosentino and COMPAC Quartz offer mineral finishes for worktops. We help select a model and coordinate its pattern with the fronts, then specify thickness, cut-outs and joints. For Silestone, the maker recommends protection beneath very hot cookware.

We specify model, cuts, joints and care recommendations.

Porcelain and sintered

Dekton, Neolith and XTONE offer other mineral surfaces, with different technologies. Fabrication contributes substantially to the quotation: a mitred edge, waterfall side or several hob and sink cut-outs change the work involved.

We price the finished, installed piece.

Natural stone

Granite, marble and quartzite have different properties and care needs. Marble needs particular care with acidic products; natural quartzite is not an engineered quartz composite. If the veining matters, approve the actual slab.

We agree the slab, finish and its maintenance.

Solid Surface

Corian and Krion are solid surfaces, distinct from porcelain and natural stone. They suit worktops, basins and integrated shapes where seams and visual continuity matter. Fabrication and integrated parts make up an important part of the cost.

We define joints and integrated elements.

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Hardware: what changes when you use the furniture

The most expensive mechanism is not needed in every unit. We focus first on doors and drawers used every day, checking the load, size and opening of each part.

Hinges

Emuca X91, Blum CLIP top BLUMOTION and Hettich Sensys are examples for comparing soft closing and adjustment. Hettich Intermat is another family; Salice Air calls for a specific construction to conceal the hinge. A tall door needs the right hinge type and quantity for its weight.

We specify series, angle, position and quantity per door.

Runners and drawers

Blum TANDEM and MOVENTO are runner families for separately built drawers; TANDEMBOX is a drawer system, not another TANDEM runner. Emuca Vertex, Blum MERIVOBOX and Hettich AvanTech YOU offer other configurations. Extension, load, closing and adjustment are the useful comparisons.

The quote identifies the full system and number of drawers.

Lifts and opening

A simple stay is different from a full lift system. Blum AVENTOS HK opens a front upwards, HF folds it and HL lifts it parallel. A Gola profile leaves a hand grip; TIP-ON opens by pressing. Neither should be chosen from a photo without checking space and ease of use.

We define movement, weight, height and closing method.

Sliding and pocket doors

Hettich TopLine L and XL are references for wardrobe sliding doors with different capacities. Blum REVEGO can conceal doors in a side pocket, useful for a kitchen or workspace closed after use. That pocket must be planned from the design stage.

We plan the space needed for doors and mechanisms.

Corners and wardrobes

Kesseböhmer LeMans and MagicCorner are ways to reach a kitchen corner; sometimes a simple shelf is better value. For wardrobe interiors, Emuca Hack or Quartz add organisation. First we need to know which clothes and belongings you will store.

We organise the interior around what you need to store.

Integrated lighting

Emuca Lynx and Häfele Loox 5 are furniture-lighting references. An LED line needs a profile, diffuser, power supply, controls, wiring and installation, as well as the strip. Decide this before fabrication and leave service access to the power supply.

We include components, switching and maintenance access.

Comparable quotations

What should be written in the proposal

An offer for 'matte fronts and premium hardware' leaves too many decisions open. Photos and approximate sizes help us advise; after measuring and designing, we specify each reference.

01
Carcasses and fronts
Maker, substrate, thickness, decor, backs, visible finish and edging type.
02
Hardware
Brand, series, quantity and configuration of hinges, runners, drawers and lifts.
03
Worktop and lighting
Material, model, fabrication, joints and full lighting components where relevant.
04
Work included
Site measurement, fabrication, transport, installation, fixings and planned finishing.

Common questions

What you should know before choosing

Six common questions to help compare quotations.

Is MDF better than melamine?＋

They are not equivalent categories: MDF describes a board, while melamine is a surface applied to different boards. Compare the complete construction.

Does moisture-resistant mean waterproof?＋

No. A board made for humid conditions does not make the whole unit waterproof. Edges, cut-outs and joints also need protection in kitchens and bathrooms.

Can I pair an economical interior with higher-range fronts?＋

Yes. That directs the budget to visible or frequently used parts without upgrading the whole carcass by default.

What should the quotation specify?＋

Manufacturer and reference, base board, thickness, edging, opening systems, worktop and lighting where relevant. Then you can compare the same scope.

Is natural veneer an imitation of wood?＋

No. It is real wood applied in a thin layer over a substrate. A printed decor reproduces its look but is a different material. Natural and reconstituted veneers should also be distinguished.

Can I choose the colour from a photo?＋

A photo helps set the style. Before confirming an order, compare samples of the front, edge and worktop in the room or under similar light.

A specification, not a sample collection

Material advice tied to the furniture being made in Valencia

Boards, veneers, lacquer, timber, glass and fittings respond differently to weight, sunlight and everyday cleaning. We narrow the choices for the actual piece and review samples against floors, walls and worktops already in the home. For projects in Valencia, the quotation records the surface, edge and hardware that you approve.