MDF MDF is a type of artificial wood and consists of sawdust and glue that are combined under high pressure and heat. The surface of this type of wood is smooth and even, and sometimes there are streaks of wood design on them. It has more consistent edges. MDF has high mechanical and physical properties, and for this reason, it is more resistant to erosion, decay, cracking, etc. than natural wood. In addition, the density of MDF wood is uniform in all its surfaces and its strength is very high. Nowadays, MDF wood is widely used in the interior decoration of buildings due to its wide range of designs and colors. Stay with us until the end of this article about wooden decoration to learn about the uses of MDF in the interior decoration of the house.
MDF history
Fiber board or MDF is one of the relatively new inventions in the wood industry, which first became popular as a by-product of paper. In 1898, this product led to the establishment of a factory for the production of insulated fiberboard in England. Finally, the first official MDF factory was established in 1965 in Deposit City, New York, and MDF was sold to customers under the Baraboard brand. presented. After that, the production and sale of these fiberboards grew a lot and created a huge revolution in the wood industry, and wood scraps were used to make MDF.
MDF features
* MDF is a wood composite material whose volumetric mass is between 500 and 800 kg/m3; That is, on average, about 750 kg/m2.
* Most of the MDFs produced in the world are based on soft woods such as pine. * The main material of MDF is wood and resin and it is produced under high heat and pressure. * Some properties of MDF, such as resistance to fire, heat and humidity, are better than natural wood. * MDF has high machinability. * The thickness of MDF sheets usually varies from 3 to 40 mm. * mdf is also considered a good insulator for sound.MDF application in home decoration
Among the uses of this artificial wood in decoration, the following can be mentioned:
MDF wall cupboardMDF wall coverings
MDF wall coverings are among the most popular types of wall coverings and are produced in different thicknesses such as 16 mm, 8 mm and 3 mm. In addition, MDF is also used for substructure. For example, if you want to install decorative glass on the wall, you must first install the MDF sheet as a base on the wall and then install the glass on it. But if you want to use the MDF sheet as the main wall covering, there are many options in front of you that you can choose. MDF with melamine coating, MDF with natural wood coating, MDF with high-gloss coating, MDF with polished paint, MDF with acrylic paint, etc. are among the models that you can choose according to your budget and taste.
MDF cabinet
As we said, MDF is created from wood scraps, that's why it has a variety of colors. MDF cabinets have many fans, because they can be easily coordinated with other kitchen elements. MDF is highly resistant to fire and heat. Therefore, MDF cabinets near the gas stove or placing hot dishes on them will not be damaged.MDF's resistance to moisture and water is not high, and if it is placed in these environments for a long time, it will rot; However, their resistance is higher than natural wood, so MDF cabinets are more resistant to moisture than wooden cabinets. Also, the price of MDF cabinets is much lower and affordable compared to all natural wood cabinets. is more
Other uses of MDF at home
As we said, MDF is a widely used product and you can see an example of MDF in almost every house. Anti-theft door or simple MDF entrance door, interior doors of the house such as bedroom door, toilet and bathroom door, sofa side table, furniture, honey table, showcase, wall shelf, flower stand, MDF photo frame, curtain inscription, Wall clock, cornice, cupboard, library shelf or closet, dining table and chairs, partition, etc. are among the elements that can be made using MDF and used in interior decoration.