Which is stronger MDF or particle board or plywood?

Particleboard is a combination of wood chips, shavings, fibers, and adhesives. High strength. Plywood is good at providing rigidity for structures. MDF is not as hard as plywood and can be damaged easily when roughly handled.

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The core material of any furniture is the wood product used. These days there are a huge variety of pre-processed boards available as wood is getting scarce and costlier. The most frequently used are Plywood, MDF and Particleboard.

Lets have a look at these and try to understand the differences.

Compare Plywood, MDF and Particleboard

Property Plywood MDF Particleboards Composition Plywood is made of thin sheets of wood veneer that are laminated in alternating directions. Medium density fiberboard (MDF) is made of very fine wood fibers that are glued and compressed under great pressure . Particleboard is a combination of wood chips, shavings, fibers, and adhesives. Strength High strength. Plywood is good at providing rigidity for structures. MDF is not as hard as plywood and can be damaged easily when roughly handled. Low Strength. Particleboard cannot support heavy loads. Shape Deformity Cross graining of plywood improves dimensional stability by reducing expansion and shrinkage. As the moisture content of MDF changes, it is subject to dimensional changes. Expands too much due to Moisture. Screw/Nails Holding Capacity Nails and screws will hold strongly because of its stronger cross-grain pattern. Because it consists of such fine particles, MDF doesn't hold screws very well, and stripping of screw holes may occur in the long run. The softer and more brittle composition of particle boards, may not hold up well against nails and screws, and could fall apart. Cost Around Rs. 50-150/sqft depending on Brand and type of plywood. Rs. 40-80/sqft depending on interior or exterior grade. Rs. 15-50/sqft

Right material for modular kitchen cabinets?

At Truww we recommend BWP Plywood (See types of plywood) for modular kitchen cabinets. Unless if you plan to rent out your flat and redo your kitchen after few years we recommend you to go for MDF or PLPB (Particle board)

Ply or MDF or Particle board for wardrobes?

For wardrobes we recommend MR plywood. However, if you are looking for a budget friendly option, you can opt for MDF or Particleboard too. If handled with care and used lightly MDF and Particleboard may last longer but not as long as plywood. To understand more about how costing works you can also checkout my other post A brief guide to woodwork costing in bangalore To get an understanding of modular kitchen costs read: Cost of Modular Kitchen in Bangalore Hope I was able to address your doubts in this article. In case I have missed something do let me know in the comments below. If you are struggling to find the right interior design firm for your interior project in Bangalore do try Truww - where you get pre-negotiated best rates, guaranteed quality work & on-time completion from the best interior design firm in Bangalore. To learn more about Truww check this link. To understand how we select the top interior firms read The defintive guide to find the best interior designer in Bangalore

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What is fire-rated plywood called?

FRT (fire retardant treated) Plywood. FRT plywood is a sheathing treated with a chemical to prevent flame spreading in the event of the fire.

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FRT (Fire Retardant Treated) Plywood, What is it?

FRT (fire retardant treated) Plywood

FRT plywood is a sheathing treated with a chemical to prevent flame spreading in the event of the fire. It was used on townhouses and condos roofs, 4 feet on each side (sometimes more) of the walls separating each individual unit in the late 1970’s to early 1980’s. Some types of this plywood have been identified as defective, but not all of them! It was discovered that a chemical reaction occurs at a lower attic temperature than expected, which weakened the plywood and caused structural failure. A visual inspection may not be able to tell you whether the materials used on a roof are defective. FRT plywood is usually darker in color. Look for the following: A white powdery substance or stain on the plywood visible in the attic, caused by the leakage of chemicals

A darkening of the wood, resembling black coffee

A charred appearance to the plywood

Plywood that becomes brittle or cracks and crumbles easily

A leak in the roof

The roof on the exterior might appear wavy

FRT plywood cannot be repaired. If the FRT plywood on the roof is defective, it must be replaced.

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