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Nov 30, 2018 / By System Admin / in Plywood
| Parameters | Plywood | MDF Board |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Plywood | Medium Density Fibre Board |
| IS Code | IS 303 / IS 701 | IS:12406 for Plain MDF/ IS:14587 for Pre-Lam MDF |
| Types / Grade | MR/Commercial Grade (IS 303) | Solid Board Grade - SBG-I |
| BWR - Boiling Water Resistant (IS 303) | Solid Board Grade - SBG-II | |
| BWP / Marine Grade (IS 701) | ||
| Make | Thin natural slices of wood logs are glued together under heat pressing. | Wood fiber particles, wax, resin (glue) are combined with high heat pressure to increase the density of the board. |
| Applications | Exterior / Interior Weather Furniture. Commercial Grade, Boiling Water Proof (BWP) and Boiling Water Resistant (BWR) grades are available. | Interior furniture's with zero water exposure. |
| Board Strength | Higher compared to MDF | Lower compared to Plywood |
| Aesthetics | Natural wood finish with knots, have to use laminates or veneers on it. Finish depends upon the laminate/veneers | Pre-Laminated MDF's are used commonly. Pre-Lam MDF comes with the beautiful superior finish |
| Quality | Depends upon grade, wood species and glue used. | Depends upon the wood fiber and process of manufacturing. |
| Density | 700-825 Kgs/m3 | 600-875 Kgs / m3 |
| Moisture Content | 5-8% depending on the plywood grade | 5-10% depending on the MDF Grade |
Nov 30, 2018 by System Admin
Nov 30, 2018 by System Admin
