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About MDF Board
About Medium
Density Fiberboard - MDF Board
- Benefits Office,
School, and Home Furniture
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This board product has become the popular and functional
choice in furniture construction. Office, school and home
furniture manufacturers include it in the construction of
their desks, work surfaces, and higher quality whiteboards,
among other products. MDF is man-made from wood fibers,
rather than particles, compressed together with adhesive.
It is very strong, provides longevity, is resistant to warpage
caused by moisture. Its smooth quality surface allows for
easy application of varnishes and laminates, oil or water-based
paints, and it's easily cut, drilled and machined. Consumers
benefit from cost savings compared to real wood.
It
is possible to make MDF from 100% recovered wood fiber,
so habitat preservation is aided, deforestation slowed,
and landfill waste reduced. Most often used as a substrate
that is covered by stylish laminates and finishes, so it's
invisible to the consumer eye. MDF is contained in many
parts of home and office construction as well as in numerous
furniture item, such as desks, bookcases, credenzas, stands,
and more Compared to particle board, MDF is stronger, more
dense, much more resistant to warping, and has machine-able
edges that reduce the necessity for edge-banding.
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MDF sheets
being cured
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Originally invented
in the 1960s, MDF usage has expanded into all areas of construction,
including furniture, construction moulding, countertops,
pillars, and more. While similar to other compressed products,
such as particle board or hardboard, MDF board offers superior
qualities. It's U.S. industry standard is: ANSI A208.2,
"Medium Density Fiberboard for Interior Use".
MDF boards can be finished to
a highly smooth degree and they may also be grain-printed.
Thus, while veneers or laminates may be added to the surface
for some furnishings, MDF allows the product to receive
a direct finish also.
Veneers and laminates cover
the medium density fiberboards of many home and office furnishings
and counters. You'll also find it in other products, such
as the substrate (backing) for high quality marker boards.
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