Medium Density Medium Density Fiberboard , or MDF, is a versatile panel material that is easy to process. Numerous types of stoves solve the problem of manufacturing commercial equipment, furniture, and are used in the construction industries and residential premises.
How to make MDF?
The MDF panel is made from lignocellulosic fibers of coniferous or hardwood by the “dry” method, that is, when the moisture content of the fibers is less than 20% in the forming stage. The process of obtaining finished products takes place under the influence of temperature and pressure, with the addition of an adhesive. Raw materials are sawn wood waste, knots and sawdust, which are crushed, softened with hot steam using special screw mechanisms. Urea formaldehyde and a wax emulsion are used as an adhesive. Drying the fibers with the adhesive mixture is carried out forcibly for a long time. A dry mixture is formed on the plate during gradual compression. Then the formed plate is treated with pressure and temperature, and its color changes from light to chocolate. After cooling, each panel is cut to the desired size and ground.
How are wall panels used?
Decorative surface finishes of the plates allow their use for the construction of partitions. To create the casing , MDF wall panels are used. Sizes are presented in a very wide range - from 900 to 3660 mm long, from 600 to 1800 mm wide. Standard boards for widespread use in interior applications are available in thicknesses from 1.8 to 60 mm. Unlike most other wood and sheet materials, perfectly pressed material, with the distribution of fibers by thickness, makes it easy to process MDF and apply a variety of coatings that create certain areas of application of the plate. With the help of tools, it is easy to adjust the panels to the desired size or use the available sizes and sheet thickness. Coating in different ways allows you to get products that have highly targeted properties - resistance to moisture, fire. Decorative possibilities are also multifaceted due to powder coatings, multidimensionality of plates.
Features and parameters of the MDF panel
Standard sizes have been successfully used for the manufacture of countertops, door panels and drawers for cabinets or profile surfaces. Smooth and stable MDF surfaces provide excellent material for painting, applying decorative films or natural veneers. The stability, good machinability and high strength of MDF create opportunities for use as an alternative to solid wood for wall panels and finishing partitions. Designed for use in the furniture industry, standard MDF is increasingly used for the manufacture of equipment for trading floors, exhibition displays, lining, architectural elements and much more, where you can use the incredible capabilities of MDF - moisture resistance, high density, fire resistance, compatibility with other materials.
Special assignment
For repair work and room decoration, MDF panels are used. Their sizes vary depending on the characteristics of the room, personal preferences. Moisture-resistant boards are used for wall decoration of the bathroom, doors and other internal elements where resistance to a humid environment or periodic wetting are important requirements.
Fire-resistant stoves are increasingly used for built-in furniture, doors and panels in private rooms, in publicly accessible buildings or in other areas where fire safety rules are important.
High-density MDF improves processing and mechanical characteristics, which is why it is used for the production of decor elements, kitchen furniture, doors, baseboards, various parts that are traditionally made of wood.
Melanin coating
A powder coated panel is an element that combines versatility and functionality. The colors of the MDF panels are represented by metallic, mother of pearl and other various shades of the palette. Designed to create original interiors in residential or commercial projects. The pre-prepared MDF panel is coated with primer, which is intended for further powder coating on both sides of the surface. Powder paint of various colors is applied under the influence of temperature and creates a strong, even surface that does not exfoliate from elevated temperature and humidity. Powder coating is an ideal solution for finishing processed components and fiberboards, creating a seamless finish and providing freedom of design at an economical price. In addition, the durability of the powder coating guarantees a longer life cycle and lower maintenance costs for the MDF panel. The sizes of fiberboards are practically unlimited. With this finish, panels specially made for any project are accessible to everyone.
MDF Design
To create a unique image of the room, MDF panels are used, the sizes and style of which allow you to choose from a variety of options suitable for you. Glued, slotted panels, consisting of several elements that make up an openwork panel canvas to create partitions, are actively used for zoning a living or working space. Finishing of such products can be different - melanin coating, for painting, film, one-sided and two-sided.
The panels with drawing and subsequent lamination were originally intended for furniture, but now they are used as wall panels in nurseries, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in bedrooms. There are no restrictions, because such drawings can be pre-selected or take advantage of the wide offer available in the trade.
Decorative MDF panels with three-dimensional three-dimensional decoration in the form of carvings, waves, geometric volumetric figures recently often used by designers. Such a finishing material at the same time plays the role of a heater and isolates excess noise.
What determines the cost of an MDF panel for walls? The price of these boards varies due to size and processing technique. But this material is much cheaper than solid wood, easier to process, has a natural origin and a wide selection of design solutions, does not require constant care after installation.