Is a painted or laminate desk hutch better for commercial office use?

Laminate hutches (high-pressure or low-pressure laminate over particleboard or MDF) are the most common commercial choice — durable, consistent in color across production runs, and available in a wide range of finishes. Painted wood hutches (typically MDF with a painted finish) offer a more custom-looking result and can be repainted, but the finish can chip and scratch more easily than laminate. For daily commercial use, laminate is the more practical choice. For executive or custom-interior applications where a specific paint color is needed, painted hutches from a quality furniture manufacturer can look excellent. FindOfficeFurniture.com carries both options — call 888-719-4960 for the best deals.