Contents
- №1.Features of production and advantages of
- №2.How is MDF better than chipboard?
- №3.Types of MDF panels, depending on the method of production
- №4.MDF panels according to the design method of the front part of
- No. 5.Size of MDF-panels
- № 6.The best producers of the MDthe panels, having appeared in the domestic market, instantly conquered it. It is a durable and safe material with excellent aesthetic properties and as simple as possible to install. It can be faced with the same success as the walls and ceilings, but so far more often it is used just for the surface of the walls. Manufacturers offer a lot of different solutions, so before buying it would be nice to understand the entire range, learn how to choose MDF panels and what to look for when buying.
# 1.Production features and advantages of
For the production of MDF panels, wood chips are used, which are mixed with urea resins. From this homogeneous mass form the plates, which are processed by dry pressing under the influence of high temperature and pressure. The result is a dense slab, which at subsequent stages of production impart the necessary decorative properties.
The rapid spread of the material is dictated by the , with the weight of its advantages:
- has a beautiful appearance and wide selection;
- ease of installation and maintenance;
- panels can be installed in any direction;
- there is no need to carefully prepare the original surface, because the panels will hide all minor defects of the walls or ceiling;
- as the panels are mounted on the batten, between them and the original surface there is a space that can be used for laying cables or for additional sound insulation.
№2.How is MDF better than chipboard?
Often MDF-plates are compared with products from chipboard: they are made of wood shavings, and they look very similar. The difference is in the type of binder used for chips: in the production of MDF, higher quality materials are used, therefore, the plates are more durable and safer.
The main advantages of MDF boards compared to chipboard:
- health safety .Phenol-formaldehyde resins are used as a binder in particle board. The material may eventually produce formaldehyde, which, even in small quantities, causes serious damage to human health. That is why Europe has long abandoned the production of chipboard. MDF panels are completely harmless to health, therefore they are used even in children's rooms;
- protection against moisture. The chipboard is covered with a water-repellent compound, but the protective properties are not enough for a short time, after which the plates can swell under the influence of moisture. MDF panels are much more resistant to moisture.
Nevertheless, it is worth noting that MDF panels are more sensitive to high temperatures than particleboard, and their main drawback is the high fire hazard.
№3.Types of MDF panels depending on the method of production of
Although the principle of production of MDF panels remains common, but some nuances can be used that affect some properties of the material. Depending on the technological features of production, these types of panels are distinguished:
- solid pressed. The most common and common option. The wood pulp is pressed under high temperature and pressure, and as a result a plate with smooth surfaces comes out;
- laminated. Produced in the same way as solid-pressed, but with one difference - at the final stage, the front panel is covered with a thin polymer film, which becomes an additional protection from moisture and mechanical damage. The film can be absolutely any color;
- moisture resistant. The highest quality wood is used for this type of board. Sawdust together with the binder are amenable to longer heat treatment, which results in more durable and resistant to the negative effects of the plate. They can be used for facing bathrooms and balconies.
№4.MDF panels according to the design method of the front part of the
. To give the material an attractive appearance, the front part is decorated in one of the following ways:
- Veneering .It allows you to achieve a chic appearance that completely imitates natural wood, although it is difficult to call it imitation, because a thin layer of real wood, the thickness of which is not more than 3 mm, is used for facing the panel. This is enough to convey the original texture and color of the wood;
- lamination with polymer film, which can transmit any pattern: abstract patterns, the structure of wood, stone, etc.;
- staining. A layer of paint covers the rough surface of the panel, which acquires a certain shade and a matte or glossy surface depending on the type of paint.
The choice of a particular option depends on personal preferences and design features of the room.
Depending on the features of the front surface of the MDF panel, they are also divided into:
- flat;
- relief.
№5.Size of MDF-panels
Each manufacturer produces MDF-panels with the parameters that they consider necessary - no unified requirements exist yet. The length and width of the panels varies widely, the thickness, as a rule, is 5-25 mm.
Depending on the shape and size of the panels, it is customary to divide them into:
- lath type .These are long boards with a width of 11–29 cm and a length of 2–4 m. They can be useful when finishing spacious rooms in an attempt to imitate the veneer of natural wood;
- dialing .These are square plates with a side of 29-95 cm. You can use tiles of the same color and texture, you can combine different ones - in any case, you can achieve an interesting decorative effect;
- panels sheet .The sizes of such sheets are from 1.2 to 2.5 m. Often they are used in facing a large area of bathrooms.
№6.The best manufacturers of MDF-panels
SWISS KRONO GROUP
Once in 1897 it was a small sawmill located in Austria. Today group of companies includes a lot of factories located worldwide , its products are in demand around the world, and the name of the company has become a kind of quality mark. In 2002, the plant of , which is now well known as Kronostar, was also opened in Russia. This company is today considered the largest producer of wood-based panels in the country. On the territory of the country MDF-plates from Kronostar are very popular, because their quality is European, and the prices are domestic. The company offers a huge selection of such panels, they have a lot of advantages, are used for wall cladding and, if desired, ceilings, can be stacked horizontally, vertically or at an angle.
P & M Kaindl
This Austrian company with more than a century of history is today considered the world leader in the production of MDF panels. Here they use only the highest quality raw materials, modern high-tech equipment and constantly introduce innovations, with the result that products constantly receive prestigious awards. The company specializes in the production of laminate and MDF panels, each time striking new developments. Products are exported all over the world, and they are represented in Russia. Sonae Industria
The Portuguese company , whose factories are located in 12 countries of the world, lags far behind the giant and not much in terms of sales. The company has existed since 1959, first produced plastic products, then produced particle board, and since 1990 it has been manufacturing MDF panels. Today, the company is one of the three largest manufacturers of MDF panels in the world. Such high results were achieved thanks to a rigorous approach to quality control, continuous improvement of technology and expansion of the range. KASTAMONU
The company has been operating since 1969 and today unites production in Turkey, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina , and the plant was recently opened in Russia as well in , which is why the company is actively entering the domestic market and has a fairly low price. High production turnovers allowed the company to enter the top five woodworking companies in Europe. At the factories of the company uses modern technology, constantly introducing new technologies. In the company's range of MDF panels with a variety of coatings and different sizes, there are so many decor options that everyone will definitely find an option for themselves. CJSC Plitspichprom
A large domestic enterprise, which includes several factories. Production of MDF panels is carried out by JSC Lesplitinvest, which uses the best and most advanced European technologies adapted to domestic operating conditions. Today, 35 types of various panels are produced here, and equipment of Italian, German and Swiss production is used. The range has veneered, painted and laminated panels, designs options weight. Prices are different: there are budget options, and quite expensive.
“Zheshart Plywood Mill”
The company has been operating since 1946, and today it is one of the main domestic manufacturers of MDF boards. Products are used not only in Russia, but are also actively exported to neighboring countries. Modern equipment is used, new progressive technologies are constantly being introduced, production volumes are increasing. Master and K LLC
This group of companies has been the flagship company in the domestic market for the production of MDF panels for several years in a row. The manufacturer appeared in 1995, began with the manufacture of chipboard, and today its range is very extensive and also includes MDF panels. They are presented in several collections that are constantly updated and replenished with new types, so the buyer will certainly be able to find an option with the necessary technical characteristics and design. "Latat"
Another responsible manufacturer of MDF boards with full-cycle production. The company itself produces logging, itself manufactures low-toxic resins, used as a binder, leads the production of slabs on modern German equipment. Specialists of the company control all stages of production, which allows us to achieve high quality products. Zavod MDF LLC
A full-cycle enterprise, which is engaged in the selection of forest resources, timber harvesting and directly by the production of MDF boards. At each stage of production, strict control is carried out, so the products are of good quality.
