I intending getting wardrobes and kitchen cupboards made. The options are Plywood and MDF. Which of the 2 is better (given that the difference in cost is small). Which will have a longer life, be more durable and resistant to deforming and wear and have better screw-holding capability ?
2006-10-08 08:02:06 · 4 answers · asked by Aashish S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
It sounds supicious that the price difference is small. Get a price for 1st quality Birch plywood and see if that doesn't make a big difference. Plywood would be the better choice as long as you go with good quality. If they use cheaper plywood you will have trouble with warping doors, etc. This usually takes 6 months to a year to happen but when it does it can make the doors, drawers unuseable.
I would probably choose MDF over cheap plywood but I would suggest using a good quality oil base primer and paint to protect it from moisture if you plan on it lasting for years, and be sure they also use wood glue on all joints and screw holes. They have really improved the MDF but it is what it is.
2006-10-08 08:12:19 · answer #1 · answered by Desperate fish owner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For dog's sake, do not use MDF in the kitchen or bath. It absorbs water and falls apart or swells up. If you are going to paint it, it is best to get two sides good 3/4 inch plywood (but it aint 3/4 any more, it is a 32nd of an inch less thick). If you want to stain it, get either oak or birch plywood, two sides good.
2006-10-08 08:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-28 01:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MDF will not take good to water and wear......plywood is ur best bet....
lic. gen. contractor
2006-10-08 08:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by bigg_dogg44 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋