Water DAMAGE on Kitchen Cabinets? (Plywood / MDF Ultra / MDF / Particleboard)

We decide to run a water resistance test on this 4 materials used on cabinet manufacturing.
(Plywood / MDF Ultra / MDF / Particleboard)

We left all samples into a 5mm water plate, simulating a leak under the sink for example.

After 2 hours we can see the results and how each material behaved.

The materials used, had no finish on the edges. We can assume that when a finish is applied to the edges, all materials, will last longer.

Disclaimer:
Please remember that no matter how good is the material, if you have a leaking for too long, none of these materials will resist the water damage. Not even solid wood.

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[ghanifakkar]

Thanks for doing this so i can see the result without actually doing this. Truly

[b-Maker-Street]

The green MDF is specifically designed as water-resistant - and marketed as such (well, here in the UK it is).

So I'd be surprised if it _weren't_ water-resistant!

[junangeles]

When the cabinet door has expanded due to kettle steam is there a way to flatten it back? Material is mdf like the middle materials in your video. Thanks

[VidarrKerr]

OSB is one of the best. You should include it.

[magnuswootton]

very educational, it just whicks it up like a sponge! maybe whick is a good name for a disposable cloth. :)

[DSP_.]

Can the water damage continue even after the water source is removed?