Facts about MDF
MDF is an engineered wood product.
It is manufactured by breaking down softwood into wood fibres & combining it with wax & resin, forming panels by applying high temperature & pressure
MDF has similar building applications to plywood but MDF is made up of separated fibres, not wood veneers. MDF is more dense than particleboard
MDF panels are sold in raw form with fine sanded surface.
Applications
Because MDF is so versatile & easy to use, it can be used in a wide range of applications. MDF has literally hundreds of interior applications in the cabinet-making, shop fitting, furniture & building industries. Including industrial storage systems & retail & display shelving. Decorative surface finishes on MDF panels also make it suitable for partitions & panelling - domestic & commercial. MDF is ideally suited for the tradesman & the home handyperson.
Benefits of MDF:
* Cheaper than many natural woods
* No grain - no tendency to split
* Consistent in strength & size
* Shapes well with a router
* Flexible
Environmental Factors
The environmental impact of MDF has greatly improved over the years. Today many MDF boards are made from a variety of materials. These include other woods, scrap, recycled paper, bamboo, forest thinning & sawmill off-cuts. |
