Furniture items are intended for long-term use, therefore the type of material from which they are made is one of the main criteria in assessing the appropriateness of their acquisition. It is clear that there are many nuances that affect the service life of the products - the accuracy of the owners, the operating conditions( temperature, humidity in the room) and a number of other factors. In order to understand which furniture will be better, it is necessary to understand what the chipboard and MDF are and what properties they are characterized by. Then either of us can make the best choice, consistent with the circumstances.
Features of
chipboard This abbreviation stands for "chipboard" laminated. It is based on compacted sawdust and shavings, which are bonded with formaldehyde resins. On sale there are products from different manufacturers, but quality products are necessarily three-layer. In the center - raw materials with larger fractions, and for outer layers, small ones are used.
The chipboard used for furniture is subject to surface finish. For the chipboard it is made with a film( paper + melamine resin).Such a coating is pressed into the substrate, so the samples differ from the conventional particle board with greater strength and moisture resistance.
What to take into account
- All chipboards are divided into classes." E1 " is characterized by minimal formaldehyde content. Therefore, when choosing furniture for living quarters( especially for children's rooms, bedrooms), it is necessary to clarify this parameter with the accompanying documentation( certificate).The " E2 " class, if purchased, is only for utility rooms, since such products are more "harmful".Samples " E3 " are generally forbidden to use inside buildings, since in their composition the proportion of harmful resins reaches 30%.
- Given the structure of the chipboard, it is clear that the high strength, especially on the fracture, they do not differ. Permanent disassembly / assembly or dragging of furniture from place to place leads to rapid wear of the material at the locations of the nests for fasteners.
- At high temperatures( for example, in the vicinity of the oven), the finish can begin to peel off and warp. It will not be possible to bring it to its original form. This is worth paying attention to when preparing a kitchen set.
Features MDF
This is a wood-fiber board. It differs in that it produces small fractions, which are subjected to special treatment. Such products are not only more dense, but also weight. In comparison with the chipboard, there is practically no harmful fumes. In fact, this is an intermediate option between solid wood and particle board.
What to take into account
The choice of color shades of MDF is significantly limited.
Conclusion of
An unambiguous answer to the question "what is better, MDF or MDF" will not be given by any specialist. It is necessary to focus on the following factors.
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Operating conditions - assumed load, humidity, possible thermal impact, appearance of furniture. But if there is a choice, then it is better to refuse from the use of chipboard in living areas. - Cost - everyone chooses, according to the financial possibilities. The approximate price of chipboard( depending on the thickness) is from 120 to 340 rubles / m²;MDF is somewhat more expensive - from 155 to 415 rubles / m².This is the most budgetary versions of the samples, because the cost depends on the surface finish, color design and a number of other factors. But the general idea of the price range these figures give.
The thinking reader has already understood that it is necessary, as elsewhere, to look for a "golden mean" for oneself. And what to consider, set out quite understandable.
