Which type of wardrobe material is best? Let's hear what the experts have to say.

2025-11-04

Choosing the right type of board for your wardrobe is a question many people are concerned about. Today, we've summarized the characteristics of different wardrobe boards so you can choose according to your apartment layout, decorating style, and other factors. Let's take a look together!

1. MDF (Medium-density fiberboard)

Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) is mainly made of wood fibers pressed at high temperatures, resulting in a relatively smooth surface. It is relatively impact-resistant, has high strength, and a relatively uniform density, making it easy to reprocess. However, it has poor water resistance and is prone to deformation and swelling when exposed to water.

2. Particleboard

Solid wood particleboard is a type of board produced using the same process as particleboard. It has a high density, relatively large wood fiber particles, and good heat insulation and sound absorption properties. However, its quality varies greatly during processing and is not easily identified. It also has poor bending and tensile strength, uneven density, and is prone to loosening.

3. Solid wood multilayer board

Solid wood plywood is made of at least three layers of solid wood veneers, each about one millimeter thick, glued and hot-pressed together. Common types include three-ply, five-ply, nine-ply, and twelve-ply plywood. It has good structural strength and is stable and durable.

4. Plywood

The core of plywood is made of solid wood, which has high strength, good heat insulation and sound absorption, is relatively hard, and has low moisture content. It is a popular choice for carpenters to make wardrobes.

5. Finger joint board

Finger-jointed boards, also known as engineered wood, are a newly emerging solid wood material. They are usually made from large-diameter logs that have undergone extensive processing, such as logs from oak, camphor, and New Zealand pine.

6. Eco-friendly paint-free board

Eco-friendly boards, also known as melamine boards, have become quite popular in recent years. They are made entirely of solid wood, with both sides decorated on a plywood base. They are resistant to deformation, stable and durable, and have a very high level of environmental friendliness.

Currently, many brand-name furniture stores primarily use particleboard. Custom-made wardrobes, on the other hand, typically use a combination of eco-friendly boards or plywood to ensure better product quality. However, we'd like to remind everyone not to forget about 3D solid wood boards. This is a brand-new material that undergoes special treatment, resulting in increased durability and greater environmental friendliness; it's currently the most high-end product in the industry.