Federal information on formaldehyde, including emissions from composite wood products used in cabinets and furniture.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency publishes information about formaldehyde, including rules that limit emissions from composite wood products such as plywood, particleboard and fiberboard. These materials are common in cabinet boxes, shelves and panels. Nashville homeowners who ask about indoor air or about the materials inside their cabinets can use this page for background from a federal source.
We are a private company and are not part of the EPA. We explain which materials we use for boxes and panels and can discuss lower-emission options. The official EPA page is the source for the current rules, definitions and guidance, and we encourage you to read it for yourself.
Visit the official EPA website
Publishes information on environmental and health topics.
Explains what formaldehyde is and where it is found.
Describes limits for emissions from certain wood panel products.
Covers how products are labeled to show they meet the rules.
Offers tips for reducing exposures at home.
Gives a neutral source for questions about materials.
Size a room, check your cabinets or ballpark a budget.
Cabinet Layout and Quantity CalculatorEnter your measurements to see base and wall cabinet counts, counter area, vanity widths, closet sections, bookcase bays and pantry shelves.Try it 
Should I Refresh or Replace My Cabinets? CheckerPick your cabinet type, condition and the signs you see to learn whether a tune-up, paint, refacing or replacement may fit.Try it 
Cabinet Budget PlannerPick a kitchen, bath, built-in or repair project, set the size and add allowances to see a ballpark planning range. Placeholder values only.Try it No. Solid wood, plywood and fiberboard differ in emissions and performance. We explain what we use.
Yes. Tell us early so we can check options and lead times.
No. We are a private company and are not part of the EPA. Officials make the decisions, and we help you understand the process and prepare information.
ResourceKCMAThe trade association for kitchen cabinet makers, known for cabinet performance standards and industry resources.Learn more ResourceNKBAA professional association for kitchen and bath designers, with design guidelines and education.Learn more ResourceAWIA trade association for architectural woodwork, known for published standards used on commercial casework.Learn more ResourceAWFSA trade group of woodworking machinery and supply companies, known for a large industry fair.Learn more Call us and describe your room. We will visit, talk through options and give you a clear written estimate.
