Many of us have heard about it, or we can think of some uses for it, but do we know what MDF actually is?
MDF stands for Medium Density Fibreboard and it has been in the public domain since the 1980's. It is an engineered wood product manufactured by grinding softwood chips into fibres, binding them with synthetic resin and wax, and pressing them into flat panels under high heat and pressure.
As it is a versatile product, it is used in many homes and professional projects such as furniture, cabinetry, flooring, internal mouldings and packaging material due to its smooth finish, machinability, strength and consistency.
There are many grades of MDF to suit multiple projects, from ultra-light boards to industrial or exterior boards, however, we will focus on the three most common grades.
MDF is typically made up of the following ingredients:
The typical density of MDF is approximately 620-750 kg/m³ (this varies depending on the grade).
If you would like more information, our eBook 'The Truth About MDF' has been designed to give you the facts about MDF, so that you can make an informed decision when choosing or advising on products for a particular project.
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