Wood or even a hybrid door wood framing with a mdf center panel.
Mdf vs wood panel doors.
More often than not solid wood is primarily used for the construction of cabinets while mdf is used for specific components such as the door center panels.
This has been discussed and debated online in articles and forums with no clear cut winner that i can tell.
In fact solid wood cabinets will opt for mdf doors.
Mdf hdf cannot come into contact with water as it will make the fibers swell and damage is very hard to repair.
So which is better mdf vs.
First of all i am talking about the doors and drawer fronts not the cabinet box.
I agree that the mdf panel is a better product.
There are several reasons for this.
Let the battle begin.
Mdf can be milled by cnc machines in one piece frames with the center cut out for a panel.
Very processed which makes it very stable so no warps and it lies flat.
But unlike wood mdf does not warp.
Read on to find out why cabinet manufacturers use mdf for specific cabinet products.
Mdf wood does not warp or crack.
All our mdf is phase 2 california compliant formaldehyde free.
Mdf like wood expands and contracts when there are fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
If this makes you conclude that mdf is inferior to solid wood hold your horses.
If being used for furniture items that need to be frequently dismantled reassembled it may not be your best choice.
If you are using maple for the balance of the door construction mdf is fine.
The conventional frame and panel method for building solid wood doors involves connecting five separate pieces.
The above list of characteristics should help you make your decision on whether to opt for mdf or wood on your next project.
Do not use for outdoor projects.
Four frame pieces and a center panel cut slightly smaller than the frame because it needs to float to allow for expansion and contraction.
Mdf hdf does not have good holding strength when compared to real wood.
If you are concerned about the grain an mdf panel with a matching veneer is available.