Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) Composites

Save money by using medium density fiberboard (MDF) composites instead of wood

By Linda C. Ray
Medium density fiberboard is a wood product made from very fine wood particles. It is much more durable than particle board and resists warping like wood. MDF composite materials can be used in place of wood for many construction and renovation projects. Medium density fiberboard MDF gives builders a finer, more uniform surface on which to place wood or vinyl veneers. Fiberboard composites take paint beautifully as well.

Buy MDF boards for trim, cabinets and other surfaces where you previously used wood or particleboard. Buy medium density fiberboard for about half the price of solid wood. Though medium density fiberboard prices are nearly double those of particle board, you will have a more durable and better looking product. Use carbon cutters to cut MDF composite wood.

1. Create chair rails and wall trim with medium density fiberboard

2. Use MDF composite wood for kitchen and bath renovations

3. Buy medium density fiberboard in bulk

 

Create your own trim or buy MDF boards already designed

Many carpenters and builders who have discovered the beauty of medium density fiberboard (MDF) composites save every spare piece to use later in trim and to fill corners or small spaces. There are a number of stores and big box home improvement stores that have medium density fiberboard for sale already cut and primed and made into your preferred style.
Try: Lowes has preprimed medium density fiberboard for sale that is already designed for trim work. You can buy medium density fiberboard in a number of different styles, by the yard. It is easy to measure and cut, and Lowes typically offers contractor rates. Blackstock Lumber will take your specs and create custom MDF composite for you.

Avoid moisture and humidity problems with MDF composite materials

While MDF composite wood works well in every room of residential and commercial construction projects, it is particularly valuable to make counter and cabinets in high-humidity areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. Buy medium density fiberboard to make furniture for these rooms as well for long-lasting pieces.
Try: Buy medium density fiberboard in sheets cut to your specifications at The Wood and Shop Inc. ATC Panels sells MDF composite sheets that are laminated with thermally fused melamine for a finished product.

Find a MDF composite wood wholesaler for your big projects

While you can find medium density fiberboard for sale at most home improvement stores now, not all commercial lumber yards carry it. You may want to invest some time in finding your own wholesale supplier of MDF to keep your density fiberboard prices lower.
Try: Import medium density fibre board from China through Dezhou Senhua. Wood Planet sells wholesale MDF and lumber. The company also acts as a go-between for buyers and sellers of wood and MDF.

 

  • Fiberboard composites also are good for the environment, which can give your company a higher green rating, because it is made from recycled wood.