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Wood-grain cabinets · Codes Y · YU

Wood-grain Cabinets Kampala — Warm Wood Finishes

Luxfit offers warm wood-grain finishes for Kampala kitchens and wardrobes, from pale oak and ash tones to deep walnut and espresso, carefully matched when a wood look is the brief. Structural cores follow the published mix: E1 11-layer plywood for wet zones and stone loads, particle board for tall wardrobe doors and MDF for painted or carved faces. Designed by Ugandans for Ugandans. Visit our Kampala showroom to compare real samples before you lock the quotation.

Light wood-grain kitchen with a long island and dining table designed by Luxfit, Kampala, Uganda
Design visual: light wood-grain kitchen with a long island and dining table.

Why wood-grain

Why choose wood-grain cabinets?

  • Warm, natural look

    Wood-grain finishes bring the warmth of timber to modern kitchens and bedrooms.

  • Stable cores

    Engineered cores are specified by use, so doors and carcases stay flat and true.

  • Easy care

    The fused surface resists scratches and moisture and wipes clean with a damp cloth.

  • Matched across rooms

    Use the same wood-grain code on kitchen units, wardrobes and wall panels for a whole-home look.

  • Healthier boards

    E0 particle board and E1 11-layer plywood; flagship builds use ENF-grade boards with MDI adhesive.

  • Compare real samples

    Wood tones read differently in daylight. See the physical samples at our showroom before you decide.

Wood tones

Wood-grain tones: pale oak to deep walnut

Each wood-grain finish has a Y or YU code. Open a tone below to see it in a 3D room, or browse them all in Finishes & 3D Rooms.

Design Gallery

Wood-grain kitchens & wardrobes

Each design visual opens in our Design Gallery with its layout, finishes and key features.

Specification

Wood-grain cabinet specification

Typical specification

Finish
Wood-grain melamine (Y and YU codes)
Carcase
E0 particle board; E1 11-layer plywood for wet zones and stone loads
Tall doors
High-density particle board up to 2.7 m
Edges
Matching edge banding
Hardware
Soft-close hinges and runners

Compare

vs wood veneer
Veneer is a thin slice of real timber with natural grain; wood-grain melamine is harder and easier to maintain
vs lacquer
Lacquer gives a smooth, deep painted colour
Real timber faces
See wood veneer cabinets

Indicative budgets

  • Indicative kitchen budgets: about UGX 5–12 million (small), 12–25 million (medium) and 25–50 million (large), including cabinetry materials and countertops; appliances are not included. Final quotes depend on layout, finishes and site conditions after measurement.

Cabinet quality control system

Quality control, checked at every stage

Every Luxfit order goes through one quality system, run by Luxfit and our manufacturing partners. Your confirmed drawings feed the production system directly, every panel is labelled and tracked from cutting to packing, and checks are built into each stage rather than left to the end.

  1. 01

    Site measure & confirmed drawings

    Our technical team measures on site. Production only starts after you approve the 2D drawings and 3D mock-ups.

  2. 02

    Incoming material inspection

    Boards, edge banding and finishes are checked against your specification (board grade, E0 or E1, and finish code) before cutting.

  3. 03

    Smart cutting & edge banding

    Production data goes straight from your drawings to the CNC line. Panels are cut to 0.1 mm tolerance and each one gets a QR-coded label.

  4. 04

    Drilling & sorting checks

    Each panel is scanned before drilling, so holes follow the drawing and a wrong size or position is flagged. Sorting confirms no part is missing.

  5. 05

    Finished-panel inspection

    Inspectors check panel sizes, edge banding, colour and drill positions, then clean every panel so no dust remains before packing.

  6. 06

    Hardware checks

    Hinges, runners and fittings are picked by type and quantity for your order, then scanned and photo-checked.

  7. 07

    Packing & dispatch

    Packages are scanned to confirm quantities, clearly labelled and tracked in the warehouse until loading.

  8. 08

    Fitting to your drawings

    After shipping and Uganda clearance, our team fits your cabinets on site to your confirmed drawings.

Testing standards

Standards we build to

Formaldehyde
E0 particle board · E1 11-layer plywood · ENF-grade (≤0.025 mg/m³) on flagship builds
Adhesive
MDI medical-grade adhesive: waterproof, no toxic glues
Machining
CNC to 0.1 mm tolerance
Lacquer
Sprayed in layers and baked (oven-cured)
Coatings
Anti-fingerprint, scratch-resistant, UV-yellowing resistant (where specified)
Hardware
Soft-close hinges and runners; SUS304 stainless steel fittings; runners and lift mechanisms cycle-tested
Order accuracy
QR-coded panels scanned at cutting, drilling, sorting and packing

Board grades, finish codes and hardware are confirmed on your quotation.

Premium cabinets quality assurance

Quality partners behind every Luxfit cabinet

We work with established manufacturing and hardware partners and specify each component by use. The options below are confirmed on your quotation.

  • Partner factory

    Automated production line

    CNC cutting, edge banding and drilling on an automated line, for consistent quality and efficient production.

  • Hardware partner

    Blum hinges & runners

    Our premium hardware option: smooth, quiet soft-close movement for doors and drawers.

  • Hardware partner

    DTC soft-close hinges

    Our standard soft-closing hinges for base units, wall units and tall doors.

  • Storage fittings

    Pull-outs & organisers

    Pull-out baskets, organiser drawers and soft-close waste sorters (including HIGOLD) in SUS304 stainless steel and nano-coated aluminium.

  • Finish

    Baked lacquer

    L-code lacquer is sprayed in layers and oven-baked, like the paint on premium cars, for a smooth, deep, durable colour.

  • Boards

    Healthier board system

    E0 particle board, E1 11-layer plywood and ENF-grade flagship boards, bonded with MDI adhesive.

How it works

How it works: from floor plan to fitting

Payment follows 10% before 2D/3D → 40% before production → 40% before Uganda clearance → 10% after fitting. Full stages are in our guide to lead time for Kampala kitchens and wardrobes.

  1. 01

    Share your plan

    Send your inquiry with a floor plan or photos to our sales team.

  2. 02

    Site measure

    Our technical team measures on site so the drawings match the real space.

  3. 03

    2D & 3D design

    After the 10% design deposit you receive 2D drawings and 3D mock-ups, with three revisions included.

  4. 04

    Production

    You confirm the design and pay 40% before production. Production takes about 20–40 days.

  5. 05

    Shipping & clearance

    Shipping takes about 28–40 days. 40% is due before Uganda clearance.

  6. 06

    Fitting

    Our team fits your cabinets on site. The final 10% is paid after fitting.

Explore

More cabinet materials & finishes

FAQ

Wood-grain cabinets: frequently asked questions

Are wood-grain cabinets made of solid timber?

No. Our wood-grain cabinets use wood-grain melamine finishes (Y and YU codes) on stable engineered cores: E0 particle board, E1 11-layer plywood or particle board, specified by use. For real timber faces, see our wood veneer cabinets.

Which wood tones are available?

From pale oak and ash to warm walnut, smoked walnut and espresso. Browse the codes in Finishes & 3D Rooms and compare the physical samples at our showroom.

Can my kitchen and wardrobes match?

Yes. The same wood-grain code can be used on kitchen units, wardrobes and wall panels for a coordinated, whole-home look.

How do I clean wood-grain cabinets?

Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid abrasive scrubbers. No oiling or waxing is needed.

How long does it take and how does payment work?

After you confirm the drawings, production takes about 20–40 days and shipping about 28–40 days, followed by Uganda clearance and fitting on site. Payment is 10% before the 2D and 3D drawings, 40% before production, 40% before Uganda clearance and 10% after fitting.

Can I see samples before I decide?

Yes. Browse finishes and 360° room views in our Design Gallery, then compare the physical samples at our Kampala showroom, Monday to Saturday 08:30–18:00 (National Cleaning Day, the last Saturday of the month: 11:00–19:00; Sunday: VIP by appointment).

Start your project

Plan your wood-grain kitchen

Send your floor plan or photos and we will propose wood tones, layout and core mix for your room and budget.

Showroom

Visit our Kampala showroom

See cores, finishes and tall samples in person.

Mon–Sat
08:30–18:00
National Cleaning Day
Last Saturday of the month, 11:00–19:00
Sunday
VIP by appointment
Phone
+256 393 102 850
+256 793 179 034

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