Product description
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MDF is typically made up of 82% wood fibre, 9% urea-formaldehyde resin glue, 8% water, and 1% paraffin wax. The density is typically between 500 and 1,000 kg/m3 The range of density and classification as light-, standard-, or high-density.The density of the board, when evaluated in relation to the density of the fibre that goes into making the panel, is important. A thick MDF panel at a density of 800–820 kg/m3 may be considered as high density in the case of softwood fibre panels, whereas a panel of the same density made of hardwood fibres is not regarded as so. The evolution of the various types of MDF has been driven by differing need for specific applications.
MDF has greater strength and screw holding properties than particleboard, and it is generally denser than plywood. It is able to be easily painted, cut, machined and cleanly drilled without splintering or chipping. These qualities confirm that MDF is an ideal product for applications like shop fitting or cabinet making.
Because MDF offers great stability and is the least likely to react when subjected to a measurable change in temperature or humidity, and it offers a very smooth, void-free surface for veneer faces. So MDF is used in cabinets, furniture, fixtures and molding, and MDF is highly recommended for thin panel applications such as door inserts for cabinets and paneling.
