How Much Does The Price of 18mm MDF boards cost?
How should we choose 18mm MDF boards? What are the prices for 18mm MDF boards? I believe many people have encountered significant price differences when choosing 18mm MDF boards. So, what determines the price of 18mm MDF boards? Let’s discuss this.
Prices vary significantly depending on the size. The most common size is 1220*2440mm, but there are also 1830*2440mm, 1830*2750mm, 1830*3660mm, and so on. Generally, the larger the size, the higher the price.
The price of 18mm MDF boards also varies significantly depending on the application. 18mm MDF boards are mainly used for laminate flooring, door panels, partitions, and furniture. In home decoration, MDF is mainly used for mixed oil surface treatment. Medium-density fiberboard is generally used for furniture because high-density fiberboard is too dense and easily cracks, making it unsuitable for furniture. High-density fiberboard is generally used for interior and exterior decoration, office and residential furniture, audio equipment, and vehicle interiors. It can also be used as anti-static flooring in computer rooms, wall panels, security doors, and is also a good packaging material.
Prices vary depending on environmental protection grade. According to national standards, MDF is classified into E0 MDF boards, E1 MDF boards, and E2 MDF boards grades based on its free formaldehyde content. E2 grade formaldehyde emission is ≤5mg/L; E1 grade formaldehyde emission is ≤1.5mg/L and can be used directly for interior decoration; E0 grade formaldehyde emission is ≤0.5mg/L. When purchasing MDF, consumers should try to purchase products with low formaldehyde emissions, as these are safer.
Prices vary depending on the surface treatment. Common 18mm MDF boards include raw MDF boards, melamine MDF boards, and veneered MDF boards. Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is made from wood or other plant fibers. The fibers are prepared, then pressurized with a synthetic resin and pressed under heat and pressure to form boards. The nominal density of MDF fiberboard ranges from 650 kg/m³ to 800 kg/m³. Due to its uniform structure, fine material, stable performance, impact resistance, and ease of processing, MDF is widely used in domestic furniture, decoration, musical instruments, and packaging.
The main thicknesses of MDF boards are: 1mm, 2.4mm, 2.7mm, 3mm, 4.5mm, 4.7mm, 6mm, 8mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 16mm, 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 25mm, and 30mm.
Features of 18mm MDF boards:
1. MDF is easy to paint. Various coatings and paints are evenly applied to MDF, making it a preferred substrate for paint effects.
2. MDF is also a beautiful decorative board.
3. Various materials, such as veneer, printed paper, PVC, adhesive film, melamine adhesive paper, and light metal sheets, can be applied to MDF surfaces.
4. Rigid MDF can be punched, drilled, and installed with sound-absorbing panels, making it a suitable alternative for architectural decoration.
5. Excellent physical properties, uniform material, and no dehydration issues.
Precautions for 18mm MDF boards:
1. MDF is generally not moisture-resistant and swells when exposed to water. When using MDF for skirting boards, door panels, and window sills, ensure that all six sides are painted to prevent deformation. Moisture-resistant MDF boards are also recommended.
2. MDF expands rapidly when exposed to water and deforms significantly. Its deformation is greater than that of homogeneous solid wood particle board when subjected to long-term loads. Although MDF has poor moisture resistance, it offers a smooth surface, fine-grained material, stable performance, secure edges, and easy shaping, preventing problems such as rot and insect infestation. It also surpasses particleboard in both bending and impact strength, and its surface offers excellent decorative properties, surpassing even the appearance of solid wood furniture.
3. MDF has poor nail holding power. Because its fibers are very fine, its nail holding power is significantly lower than that of both solid wood and particleboard.
