What types of furniture boards are there?

2025-11-04

Today, economic development has brought increased affluence to consumers. Beyond just housing, many people are investing in real estate. As the real estate market booms, the furniture board industry is also incredibly hot. However, ordinary consumers are often bewildered by the wide variety of furniture board products available, unsure how to differentiate and choose. According to information from [Company Name], most furniture on the market is made of engineered wood panels. Solid wood furniture exists, but it's a smaller portion. Engineered wood panels come in many types. So, what kind of panels are needed for custom furniture, and what are the differences in quality and price? Let's find out together.

Fiberboard

This is what people often refer to as MDF (Medium-density Fiberboard), made from fiber as raw material and processed through special techniques. It is a common type of engineered wood product. It is called MDF mainly because it is classified according to different densities. There are not only high-density boards, but also medium-density boards and low-density boards. Regardless of the type of MDF chosen, these boards all have a common characteristic: they are very flexible and suitable for secondary processing. In furniture making, this type of MDF can fully utilize its characteristics and functions.

plywood

In the engineered wood products market, plywood is mostly referred to as thin-core board. Its manufacturing process is very simple, consisting of three or more layers of veneers or thin sheets processed through gluing and hot pressing to form the plywood we see today. This type of plywood is frequently used in furniture making. Such engineered wood products generally come in various specifications; the plywood we are discussing here is available in six different sizes. Depending on different needs, you can choose from 3cm, 5cm, 9cm, and other sizes of plywood, making it very convenient and practical. Another engineered wood product as practical as plywood is the widely used decorative panel. This is a decorative panel made from plywood, a type of high-end decorative panel, very suitable for furniture making. Furniture made from it is beautiful and elegant, and very popular with consumers. Different colors and patterns also serve a decorative purpose, making the furniture less monotonous.