What kind of boards are good for making furniture?

As living standards improve, people's needs and requirements in all aspects are also increasing. For example, the building materials market offers a wide variety of home decoration products. Faced with a dazzling array of artificial board products, experts from China Board Network offer advice to consumers on which type of board is suitable for making furniture in today's diverse furniture market.

Everyone knows that solid wood furniture is incredibly popular in the market. Due to the scarcity of solid wood, its price was once driven extremely high. Later, for various reasons, engineered wood products replaced solid wood and became much more popular. However, there are many types of engineered wood products used in furniture making, causing confusion for many consumers. Now, experts will offer some advice.

MDF

As the name suggests, MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) is a type of engineered wood product with high density requirements. Its biggest feature is the distinction between different density types, namely high-density, medium-density, and low-density fiberboard. These types can be distinguished simply by weighing them. MDF is also known as fiberboard, which highlights another characteristic: its main material is wood fiber. It is popular in furniture making due to its smooth surface and stable performance. However, because of its poor moisture resistance, it is unsuitable for making kitchen furniture such as cabinets, as it is prone to deterioration and rot.

plywood

Plywood is the most commonly used engineered wood product in furniture making. Its practicality has earned it consumer trust and preference. Plywood is made from solid wood veneers, bonded together with adhesives and hot-pressed to form a engineered wood product. Various types are available, such as three-ply, five-ply, and twelve-ply, all suitable for furniture making due to their stability. Many consumers choose plywood, especially for back panels, where it's indispensable, particularly in handcrafted furniture. The biggest drawback is that the adhesive can sometimes cause the boards to detach.