The Durability of MDF boards Furniture: Advantages of Using MDF，

recommended uses of MDF,melamine paper laminated MDF furniture boards.

E-KING TOP brand furniture MDF , MDF, also called Medium density fiberboards . Fiberboards are made from poplar , pine, hardwood , combi and can be produced at densities ranging from 630kgs/m³ to 1150kgs/m³.

It’s a kind of fiberboard. We can directly export the plain board, also can be made into fire-proof, moisture-proof, water-proof and so on. MDF ,HDF is mainly used in furniture, cabinets and so on.

We could supply raw , plain MDF, green moisture proof MDF, red color fire proof MDF, HDF, the surface can be laminated MDF, the suface fancy veneer red oak, white oak, ash, black walnut , beech, sapele, teak veneer MDF , the melamine paper MDF , the wood grain melamine paper MDF, the solid color MDF, the fabric grain Melamine MDF,  HPL MDF . UV Veneer MDF etc . The surface  could be glossy , matt, texture, embossment.

Furniture made from solid wood is typically thought of as beautiful, timeless and high quality. Whether it’s red oak, white oak,  maple, ash , black walnut , sapele, beech etc .There are plenty of choices when it comes to using wood for furniture.

In comparison, MDF (Medium Density Fibre-Board) is made with recycled timer and fibre materials, mixed with resin-based glue and compacted very tightly together.

Typically, MDF is seen as a cheaper alternative to solid wood and is often perceived to be lower in quality. However, in recent years there has been a rapid resurgence in flat-pack furniture being manufactured with MDF. This is largely due to the lower material costs, but also because it’s easy to store compactly.

What are the advantages of MDF ?

• Cost
  MDF’s core ingredient is sawdust and small chippings of other timbers. These are all collected waste products from the machining process which makes the material cost much lower than plywood and solid wood.
• Size variety
  MDF sheets are available off-the-shelf in over 100 different thicknesses, starting from 2mm and going right up to 60mm. The wide-ranging number of options available makes it very easy to get the thickness of “wood” that is required for the application at hand.
• Smooth surface and cuts
  MDF is pressed extremely compact during the manufacturing process with large steel plates, which makes the overall sheet extremely flat and smooth. This makes MDF ideal for painting, laminating or attaching veneers. Once sheets are cut to size, the edges remain smooth, whereas on solid wood or plywood the edges can splinter or have voids due to the natural knots and grain in the wood.
• Consistent material
  MDF doesn’t have a directional grain like plywood and solid wood which makes it ideal if you’re cutting intricate details or moulding; other materials would splinter or the cut will not be as smooth.
• Less warping issues
  Unlike solid wood, MDF will remain strong in areas where there is high humidity and moisture. This is because MDF is able to consistently shrink and expand without the different parts of the grain working against each other.

Recommended uses of MDF

Every material has its strengths and weaknesses which makes it hard to state whether one is better than the other. Ultimately it’s important to use a range of materials for different scenarios around your home. We recommend that MDF is best used for the following household furniture:

• Cabinetry
  MDF is a great material to use for kitchen cabinets or other storage areas around the home. When multiple boards are joined together securely they can have improved structural integrity. Nevertheless, we wouldn’t recommend that they’re used for weight-bearing storage items such as benches, as they are more likely to break.
• Shelving
  MDF can make good shelves – in fact, it can make fantastic floating shelves within alcoves. It is essential that any shelves made with MDF have a solid wood underframe to prevent them from sagging in the middle.
• Decorative or detailed mouldings
  MDF is perfect for skirting, architrave and other decorative pieces in your home. They have a smooth, even and consistent finish that look great once painted.