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                                                                                          Amber40 (24961)
                                                            
                          
                          
                                                          When the cabinets are made a base layer of cheaper material gets a fancier material glued on top. Typically the cabinets structures are made with particle style wood material. This is overlayed with a plastic or wood based material. This make the cabinet cheaper and easier to construct. However the lamination can lift and chip but can be replaced later.