▶ ️ MDF: what it is, species, size of the sheet thickness, and the price

There are certain things, without which it can not do any one person, because they surround us in virtually any room. These things is furniture, laminate floorBuilding materials for wall and much more. But unfortunately, not everyone knows that the lion's share of all of these items are made of MDF. What it is, and you have to learn from this article.

Molded MDF panel - what is it?

Abbreviation MDF literally impossible to decipher. This stems from the overseas origin, originally from the United States. This country, back in 1966 invented and began producing wood-based panels. Medium Density Fibreboard, which translated to English means Medium Density Fiberboard, it appeared in Russia only in 1997. To win the domestic market failed her at once, the board had to go through a thorny path in the few years before the Russian consumers are interested in this type of building material.

panels manufacturing technology

It starts from the preparation of raw materials, which is wood and various low quality scrap, residues of cutting boards (Chips), in general, the whole unmarketable wood origin.

Then processed wood into a homogeneous mass of fine, well it is dried and poured in a huge mixer. Then there is poured a special glue, which consists of lignin (a natural resin which is obtained from trees), additional binders and paraffin. All components of the adhesive does not contain formaldehyde. The resulting mass was placed under pressWhich is paired with a high temperature creates MDF plate.

Improved moisture resistance additive provides additional wax. After producing a number of tests carried out on the plates, which is made in the conclusion set of parameters which can be subjected to the material (stress, density, flexibility, moisture resistance).

What better chipboard or MDF?

If you go back to the origins of the production, it is possible to clarify a few differences in these materials. In case of manufacturing Particleboard is taken as a basis for fine wood shavings, which is glued together with a resin, but because of the large structure, adhesive mixture is added a lot of binders of chemical elements, which significantly increases the level of formaldehyde. Though health standards toxicity threshold will not enter a dangerous level, as opposed to the IDF, he is still there.

The next difference is in the materials moisture resistance. Particleboard very bad moves moisture, swelled with time, but not so on MDF panels.

In comparison, DSP temperatures wins because her competitor can not withstand heat stress above 70 degrees.

It turns out that determine the choice of material you'll need based on the operating conditions furnitureYou want to buy or make manually.

Important! Placement of the materials described above are not recommended near heaters. In case worktop already installed near the cooker, the end is necessary to protect the metal or aluminum plate.

How and where MDF is used?

If you plan repairs in the apartment or the purchase of new furniture, You will certainly encounter with a choice of material, which is the basis of almost all residential "parts." You will be a lot easier if you know what kind of material is MDF and how to use it properly.

Kinds of wooden plates

Because of the wide range of applications of wood paintings, manufacturers delimited range of products:

• MDF board with a smooth surface on both sides. Highlighted ample opportunities to use as a building material. Easily processed, exposed coloringMay be covered plaster or putty.

• Laminated surface panels. Demanded material for furniture production. Final procedure in the manufacture of standard MDF tiles, is lamination. There are both single and double-sided lamination. Thanks to the huge selection of palettes and even transparent, furniture makers just delighted with this product.

• Waterproof panel. By increasing the quality of raw material during manufacture, achieved through increased resistance to moisture, which allows to use the product, even in the street.

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Methods used in construction and home

The properties and quality of the MDF is very close to the natural wood, but its price is lower by more than 50 percent. This helps highlight consumer choice of this material as a tool for creating comfort.

The list of features MDF paintings:

• Increased strength webs allow furniture accessories cling;

  

• The durability of the material in use, the reflected both in furnitureAnd in construction;
• Due to the long-term surface grinding in the production process or grouting in erasability test performed on 5 balls;
• The material is not foliated, and does not swell, making it ideal in manufacturing Furniture for kitchens and bathrooms;

  

• Due to the manufacturing process, the plates are easily modified form, create threaded patterns and other designs;

  

• The environmental performance of the material allows use it in Furniture for children's rooms and cooking surfaces;

  

• Tradition exclusive ornamental surface puts product into a stage above the competitors in this field;

  

• You never go wrong by setting the MDF panels as perestenok in the home or office, because good soundproofing It allows to make the finish of the walls panels MDF as in the photo below;

  

• due modification with laminationSurface easily gives sterile purified;

Note! Not laminated boards, if necessary, you can paste over the special film Oracle. This will give the aesthetic appearance of the surface.

Installation of wall panels MDF own hands

If you decide to refine their walls with wood-fiber sheets, it is necessary to carefully prepare and learn how to fix MDF panels to the wall. The list of required tools:

• perforator, screwdriver, fretsaw;
• Tape measure, level, pencil;
• Wall profile (wooden slats), a ceiling profile, suspensions;
• Screws, dowels, nails liquid;

Preparatory work

The first thing to measure the area sheathe the surface to know the total square the material to buy. And should vymeryat amount required profile for the frame.

The surface of the wall does not require a thorough cleaning of old Wallpaper or plaster, Because with the help of rods you can create a perfectly flat area for encasing material.

execution of works

We need to find the maximum bulging spot on the wall. Taking as zero point, begin to collect frame. Take the slats 20 × 40 and fasten them by means of plugs in a horizontal position with a distance of 40 centimeters from each other. Ending the crate, you need to take for themselves fixture MDF panels. Attach the panel to start with the angle that the joints between the pieces have been negated.

Alternative ways of fixing the panels to the wall

1. In the event that the wall is machined perfectly flat surface, it is possible to do without the frame. First, you need to treat the wall primer for improved adhesion with the adhesive element. To do this, you must buy a dirt liquid walls concrete, Preferably concentrated, as its properties are more effective.

All you can start pasting. Attach by using an adhesive for MDF panels (type SM-11) or to a liquid nails. In principle, there can be preferred adhesive, as its price is considerably lower than the liquid nails and fixing is very reliable. The downside is the dirt in the work material.

By selecting the glue may be applied in the panel with a spatula or zigzag continuous layer. Then good enough to press the sheet against the wall for a few seconds.

1. When you need to decorate the ceiling, will have to perform a crate of CD-profile.

After completing all the finishing work can use the plinth of MDF for painting.

Note! When facing work accompanied insulation gasket walls or wiring in the carcass cavity applied UD profile. In contrast to the rails it creates a greater distance between the wall and panels for laying of additional materials.

The dimensions of the sheet, the thickness and the price of MDF

To the consumer could pick up a desired material, MDF panels of different thickness and produce footage sheets. The main feature is the observance manufacturers GOST and TU.

Standard sizes of wooden panels

• Plates with a sheet thickness of 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 mm are the most common among consumers. Dimensions webs extend to the following: 1830 × 2440 mm, 2070 mm × 2620, 2070 × 2800 mm.
• When the thickness is 16, 18, 24 mm, the parameters of such panels 1830 mm × 2440, 2070 × 2800 mm.
• Most thick specimens have a 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 mm, and the size standards for such heavyweight 2070 × 2620 × 2700 mm and 2800 mm.

Other types of MDF panels, such as laminate and moisture are one standard sheet sizes regardless of the thickness of the webs. Species used for laminated resolution 2070 × 2800 mm. Waterproof manufactured in another size 1220 × 2440 mm, is due to the fact that in the manufacturing process used denser wood, thus increasing sheet weight.

Wall panels MDF radically different size, weight and thickness. Typically, wood veneer or plastic covers, decorated with a natural wood or stone.

The size and shape of parts:

• Long wall panels in the form of strips. Their dimensions depend on the manufacturer and are divided into three criteria: length from 2.4 to 2.7 meters, thickness of 6 to 14 millimeters, width from 150 to 325 mm. Weigh these strips is very small.

• Panels square shape imitating tiles. Due to the universality of sizes (from 30 to 98 × 30 × 98), assembling is carried out very comfortably.

• For professionals in the field of installation wall panels plates developed sheet whose dimensions are 2440 × 1220 × 5 mm. For home repairs they are uncomfortable.

Approximate cost of materials

Because each manufacturer puts on sale its standard size, thickness and price MDF sheet, determine the exact cost of the panels is difficult enough. But for the general concept, for what amount should be calculated when buying sheets below is a table of specific models.

Table prices for MDF board with photo:

Image / Producer	sheet Size	Weight, kg	panel type	Thickness	Price, rub.
	2070×2800	15	Ground	3 mm	450
	2070×2800	55	Ground	12 mm	1 470
	2070×2800	140	Ground	30 mm	4 000
	2070×2800	55	Color. laminate	12 mm	1 600
	1830×2440	65	Color. laminate	16 mm	1 700

Conclusion and implications

Now you are fully aware of what it is MDF and how to use it properly. After all, it happened so that the material surrounds us on all sides and be aware of its possibilities and nuances is necessary.

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