Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)

A wood product used in furniture construction, usually beneath veneers. It is formed by breaking down wood into fibres and mixing with wax and resin. Panels are created through the application of pressure and high temperatures.

MDF has a more dense and sturdy construction than particleboard, and is easily worked with machine or hand tools. is widely available with a wide variety of veneers and makes a good substitute for timber in furniture making.