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Medium Density Fiber Board:
Medium
density fiberboard is used in many furnishings because of
its benefits.
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.
MDF board reduces wood waste, and
it's superior to particleboard for furniture construction.
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.
Medium
density fiberboard construction designed into dependable
furniture and equipment.
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.
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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