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Closet & Cabinet Materials: Melamine, Formica & Butcher Block

We have different styles to suit every budget. Every custom closet, garage and cabinet system we design and install in Santa Clara, San Jose and across the South Bay starts with the materials below — the panels the system is built from and the countertops that finish it.

Once the material is set, you configure the rest: how your doors and drawers look, the colors, and the hardware. See our finishes and hardware for those choices.

Industrial-grade melamine

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Cut edge of an industrial-grade melamine closet panel showing the pine core

Our closet and cabinet panels are industrial-grade melamine made with a pine core, 0.75 inches thick. The laminate surface is made to high specifications that measure how well it resists abrasive wear through the decorative layer, so the color and pattern hold up to everyday use.

Core
Pine core
Thickness
0.75 in.
Surface
Wear-rated laminate
ColorsMelamine comes in solid colors and wood grains. See all finishes →

Formica countertops

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Formica countertop samples in several styles

Our Formica countertops are pre-cut in standard sizes, tested to stand up to years of use and resistant to scratches. They come in many styles and materials, including wood countertops in oak, beech and birch finishes.

We also offer a variety of sinks that install easily for a seamless fit with the countertop.

Sizes
Pre-cut standard
Durability
Scratch-resistant
Wood looks
Oak, beech, birch

Butcher block

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Butcher block countertop made of laminated hardwood strips

Butcher block is a dense wood surface built from laminated hardwood strips with perpendicular grains. At 1.5 inches thick it is durable and resists knife wear, which makes it a favorite in kitchens for cutting and food prep — and it looks warm and natural.

Build
Laminated hardwood
Thickness
1.5 in.
Strength
Resists knife wear
CareValued for hygiene; keep it oiled and clean it gently.

Side by side

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Melamine

The panels your closet or cabinets are built from.

  • CorePine
  • Thickness0.75 in.
  • Stands out forWear-rated surface

Formica countertop

A hard-wearing top in standard sizes, with sink options.

  • SizesPre-cut standard
  • StylesMany, incl. wood looks
  • Stands out forScratch resistance

Butcher block

A solid hardwood work surface for cutting and prep.

  • BuildHardwood strips
  • Thickness1.5 in.
  • Stands out forResists knife wear

Finish your design

Choose your materials with a designer

We’ll bring samples to your free estimate, walk you through melamine, countertops and butcher block, and price your choices with your quote.

Get a free estimate
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