HOW TO DIFFERENT 4 POPULAR TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL WOOD

If in the old days people only used wood to make columns, walls, etc., with the increasing demand for tastes like today, people have artificial wood types that contribute to the beauty of each work. different architectures. Artificial wood is also one of the materials used quite commonly in construction works, as well as interior design. But with the variety of artificial wood types, making it difficult for you to choose which type to use for the best. The following article we will help you identify and distinguish the current types of artificial wood for you to choose more easily.

1. Plywood

This type of board is made from many layers of thin veneer (peeled board) of natural wood from planted forests such as acacia, eucalyptus, rubber…
Layers of plywood are glued, arranged in order and pressed under high temperature and pressure to form Plywood panels. Along with the advanced technique of high-tech machines, the finished plywood can be shaped into flat or curved panels.

Plywood is used to make furniture such as: chair plywood, bed lap plywood, drawers, bookcases, formwork, etc. The items are manufactured from plywood.

This product has high durability and natural beauty, so it is very popular with many people.

2. MFC (Melamine Faced Chipboard)

It is made of wood chips from short-lived forest trees like Eucalyptus, Acacia, Rubber… formed into particleboard and bonded to melamine resin impregnated paper
The composition of MFC includes about 80% wood, 9 – 10% Urea Formaldehyde glue (UF glue), 7 – 10% water and less than 0.5% other ingredients such as Paraffin, hardener, …

Melamine layer helps to waterproof, resist scratches, and increase the aesthetics of the surface.

MFC has a variety of colors, lightweight, easy to construct, but it not seamless, limited in thickness and low resistance to water.

MFC is suitable for home and office furniture in dry areas such as wardrobes, nightstands, desks…and the price of this type of wood is also relatively cheap and can be suitable for many people.

3. MDF (Medium density fiberboard) 

Made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals wood fibers, combining it with additives (wax and a resin binder), and forming it into panels by applying high temperature and pressure.

Normally, the composition of MDF includes about 75% wood, 11 – 14% Urea Formaldehyde (UF) glue, 6 – 10% water and less than 1% other ingredients (Parafin, hardener…).

For environments with high humidity, Melamine resin or Phenolic & Polymeric Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (PMDI) resin is added to the adhesive to create moisture resistant MDF.

MDF has a higher density board than MFC, has a smooth surface that is ideal for painting, gluing and screwing.

 

The ultra-light MDF plate is often used for indoor furniture such as filing cabinets, wardrobes, beds…

Green MDF is moisture resistant, which is often used in humid places such as kitchen cabinets, …

Red MDF wood is fire retardant, so it is often used for furniture in offices or apartments.

4. HDF (High Density Fiberboard)

Composed of 85% natural wood, combining with additives and binders.

It has a smooth surface with moisture and scratch resistant, high rigidity and load capacity, joins securely with nails and screws, ensures the durability of the furniture.

HDF is an ideal material for laminate flooring, making doors and high-class home furniture such as kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, office counters.

However, the price of HDF wood is much higher than that of MFD and MFC wood.

Above we have just listed 4 types of artificial wood commonly used on the market for your reference.
Currently on the market, there are many different types ofartificial wood with different prices, including cheap artificial wood for you to choose according to your economic conditions.
Hopefully, the above sharing has helped you gain more experience in choosing artificial wood to use most effectively.