There are many types of artificial boards. When decorating, many friends are always foolishly confused about the difference between particleboard and melamine board. What is the difference between mdf? This article is a guide for beginners.
Particle board is generally used as the base layer in artificial boards, and then a layer of melamine facing paper is pasted on the surface of the particleboard, and after special processing, it becomes a melamine board. Melamine board is a kind of artificial board with better environmental protection, and it is used frequently in home decoration.
Particle board
What is particle board
Particleboard, also called particle board, cuts wood or other wood fibers into pieces, and then presses them into porcelain solid wood-based panels by high-pressure spraying.
What is particle board size
1 inch particle board , 1 2 particle board, 1 8 particle board, 3/4 in particle board, 5/8 4×8 particle board ,3 /4 particle board, 3/8 particle board, 5 8 particle board, 3 4 particle board ,1/2 inch particle board,
What is particle board colour
- black particle board
- staining particle board
- white particle board
- cedar particle board
Application: common base material for cabinet body and door
Advantages: good load bearing, small amount of glue used, environmentally friendly wall
Disadvantages: poor moisture resistance
Melamine board
What is melamine board
Melamine board also known as ecological board, paint-free board, in fact, a layer of melamine facing paper is pasted on the core of particleboard, fiberboard and other boards. Then put it into the melamine resin adhesive and soak it, then make it dry to a certain degree of curing, then pave it on the surface of particleboard or other artificial boards, and then heat-press the decorative board.
What is melamine board size
Common specifications: 2440mm×1220mm, thickness 1.5-1.8Cm.
Common specifications of melamine board size are 210×10 cm, 244×10 cm, 300×10 cm, 240×122 cm, and the thickness of the board is 2.5-25 mm.
The more common thicknesses are 3mm melamine board, 5mm melamine board, 7 mm melamine board, 12mm melamine board, 16mm melamine board, 18mm melamine board, 20mm melamine board, 25mm melamine board and so on.
1/2 inch melamine board, 1/4 black melamine board, 3/4 black melamine board, 1 8 inch melamine board, 10 foot melamine board, 12 foot melamine board, 2 x 4 melamine board, 3 4 melamine board,1 inch thick melamine board
What is melamine board colour
- grey melamine board
- black melamine board
- black ash melamine board
- white melamine board
Uses: cabinets, wardrobe cabinet doors, various furniture
Advantages: high hardness, wear resistance, good heat resistance, not easy to deform, bright color, surface wear resistance, corrosion resistance, cheap price.
Disadvantages: edge sealing is easy to collapse
MDF
The full name of MDF board is medium density fiberboard, which is made of wood fiber or other plant fiber. MDF has good physical and mechanical properties and processing properties, and can be made into plates of different thicknesses.
Uses: furniture manufacturing, construction, and interior decoration.
MDF board is a good material for making speakers, TV casings, and musical instruments.
Can be used in ships, vehicles, sports equipment, floors, wall panels, partitions, etc. instead of natural wood.
Advantages:
- MDF board is easy to finish and process. All kinds of paints and paints can be evenly coated on the density board, which is the first choice for paint effect.
- MDF board is also a kind of beautiful decorative board.
- All kinds of wood veneer, glued paper film, decorative panel, light metal sheet and other materials of MDF can be pasted on the surface of MDF.
- After punching and drilling, the hard density board can also be made into a sound-absorbing board, which is used in building decoration projects.
- The physical performance is excellent, the material is uniform, and there is no dehydration problem.
- MDF board has good nail holding power.
Disadvantages:Not moisture-proof, it swells when exposed to water. The water expansion rate is large, the deformation is large, and the long-term load-bearing deformation is larger than that of the homogeneous solid wood particle board.
Is melamine board environmentally friendly?
The toxicity of melamine board itself is very small, the toxicity is relatively stable, and the finished product will not be free of toxicity.
Whether the melamine board made of various cabinets pollutes the air depends on the base material of the particleboard used in the melamine board. If the formaldehyde emission of the particleboard meets the environmental protection standard.
Generally speaking, melamine board will not aggravate material pollution. Melamine boards do not have any odor. The main odor is caused by poor quality particle board substrates and formaldehyde and other substances in the adhesives used in various coatings.
Therefore, it is recommended that when you choose to buy wood-based panels, you must buy a large and trustworthy brand, and the environmental protection level must reach e1 level or above.
Is MDF strong?
Yes,MDF boards are made of wood fibers bonded with synthetic resins and compressed by pressure and heat, resulting in a strong and very homogeneous floor with a good finish and durability. Since the fibers are randomly oriented, machines can cut them in any direction, providing a smooth surface. Naturally, the MDF board isn’t waterproof very well, but more moisture- and sometimes fire-resistant options do exist on the market.
What are the different types of MDF?
- Indoor type MDF / medium density fiberboard (referred to as indoor type board), the symbol is MDF, which is a medium density fiberboard that does not withstand short-term water immersion or high humidity. The plate color is identified as natural color.
- Indoor moisture-proof MDF / medium density fiberboard (referred to as moisture-proof type board), the symbol is MDF.H, is a medium density fiberboard that can withstand cold water immersion or high humidity for a short time, suitable for indoor kitchens, bathrooms and other environments. The plate color is identified as green.
- Outdoor MDF / medium density fiberboard (referred to as outdoor type board), the symbol is MDF.E, which is a medium density fiberboard that can withstand the aging effect of climatic conditions, soaked in water or subjected to the humid heat of water vapor in a ventilated place. The plate color is gray.
Which is better, MDF or melamine board? Is one cheaper than the other?
Melamine board is the cheapest board. Melamine board, the full name of melamine resin impregnated paper veneer wood-based panel, is made of base material (medium fiberboard, particle board, moisture-proof board, multi-layer solid wood plywood, etc.) The surface has certain wear-resistant, heat-resistant, pollution-resistant, easy-to-clean properties, and is widely used in office and civil furniture, vehicle manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, interior decoration and other material industries.
Where find 4×8 melamine board and not mdf?
Depending on where you live, look for a standard big lumber company near you, go there and ask if they have it in stock, if not, then your other option is to ask your local home improvement center where you can get it, if not , I will go to Google, you have these three options, choose to find a professional 4×8 melamine board manufacturer, and purchase.
