اللوح الحبيبي أم الـ MDF أم الأبلكاش: أي لوح لأي استخدام؟

Chipboard, MDF or plywood: which board for which job?

Most furniture today is made from engineered boards rather than solid wood. They are stable, available in large sizes and cost less. The three main types are chipboard, MDF and plywood.

Chipboard

Made from wood chips bonded with resin and pressed into panels. It is light, economical and very common as the core of melamine boards.

• Good for carcasses, shelves and wardrobes
• Holds screws well when the right fittings are used
• Needs well-sealed edges, because the core absorbs water

MDF

Medium-density fibreboard is made from fine wood fibres. It has a smooth, even surface with no grain.

• Best for painting, profiling and CNC carving
• Heavier than chipboard
• Available in moisture-resistant grades for wet areas

Plywood

Made from thin wood layers glued with the grain crossing. It is strong for its weight and holds screws very well.

• Good for structural parts and areas that need strength
• Usually more expensive
• Edges show layers, so they are often banded or covered

Quick guide

• Melamine kitchen or wardrobe carcass: melamine chipboard or melamine MDF
• Painted doors or 3D carved panels: MDF
• Strong structural parts: plywood
• Areas near water: moisture-resistant boards with every edge banded

Tell us where the furniture will be used and we will recommend the right board.

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