You've probably heard of a building material called "MDF", and you may have a vague idea of what it is. But are you right, or are you mistaken? In this blog, we will clarify the concept of MDF panel, examine its manufacturing process and weigh some of its advantages compared to solid wood and other materials used for furniture construction.
In fact, MDF is an acronym derived from Medium Density Fibreboard. Technically, it is a composite material of medium density wood fibres and a synthetic binder. However, MDF has become a generic term for any dry fibre board. The process of manufacturing a MDF panel includes several more or less complex operations. Very simplified, the process proceeds as follows: the wood of the deciduous and coniferous trees is chipped between 5 and 40 mm. After steam defibration, binders are added and after drying the mixture is pressed into panels, cooled and shaped. Thanks to its varied finishes, the MDF can mimic several materials
A MDF panel is somewhat similar to chipboard (the main material of IKEA furniture), although the MDF is much denser, stronger and more stable. For this reason, over the years, many large-scale furniture manufacturers have turned to MDF for the mass production of their veneers.
As opposed to solid wood, an MDF panel is an isotropic material. This means that it has the same properties in all 3 dimensions. Natural wood has fibres, knots and rings which makes it less uniform compared to MDF. A MDF panel can be cut with high precision without risking broken parts. In addition, it is able to withstand changes in humidity and temperature better than solid wood. We also have MDF shutters in London which is in itself a big accomplishment for the MDF material.
In fact, MDF is an acronym derived from Medium Density Fibreboard. Technically, it is a composite material of medium density wood fibres and a synthetic binder. However, MDF has become a generic term for any dry fibre board. The process of manufacturing a MDF panel includes several more or less complex operations. Very simplified, the process proceeds as follows: the wood of the deciduous and coniferous trees is chipped between 5 and 40 mm. After steam defibration, binders are added and after drying the mixture is pressed into panels, cooled and shaped. Thanks to its varied finishes, the MDF can mimic several materials
A MDF panel is somewhat similar to chipboard (the main material of IKEA furniture), although the MDF is much denser, stronger and more stable. For this reason, over the years, many large-scale furniture manufacturers have turned to MDF for the mass production of their veneers.
As opposed to solid wood, an MDF panel is an isotropic material. This means that it has the same properties in all 3 dimensions. Natural wood has fibres, knots and rings which makes it less uniform compared to MDF. A MDF panel can be cut with high precision without risking broken parts. In addition, it is able to withstand changes in humidity and temperature better than solid wood. We also have MDF shutters in London which is in itself a big accomplishment for the MDF material.
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