What is the distinguishes particleboard from MDF?
| Sl. no. | Description | MDF. | Particle-board. |
| 1. | Full form. | fiberboard with a medium density. | ———————– |
| 2. | Manufacturing process. | Hot pressing wood fibers and glue mixture form a board. | Formaldehyde and phenolic resins are mixed with wood byproducts like wood chips, sawdust, shavings, etc. The mixture is then hot pressed and compacted to create a board. |
| 3. | Surface appearance. | Uniformly seeming smooth surface. | In contrast, does not have a smooth surface. |
| 4. | Price. | affordable compared to others. | Comparatively cheap. |
| 5. | Uses. | For medium-priced furnishings such as cupboards, shelves, home furnishings, etc. | For lightweight furniture such as computer tables, wardrobes, and shoe racks. |
| 6. | Water resistance . | Comparatively high.
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Comparatively low. |
| 7. | Specified IS – codes. | As per IS-12406 & IS-14857. | IS-3087 & IS-12823. |
| 8. | Durability. |
more robust in comparison.
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significantly less durable. |
| 9. | Weight. | substantially more. | Light weight in the comparison.. |
| 10. | Density. | Relatively more. | Less density. |
| 11. | Strength. | Comparatively good in the strength. | The Less strength. |
| 12. | Voids in the board. | Nominal voids. | Contains more voids. |
| 13. | Split & Crack resistance. | Comparatively more. | Less resistance in comparison. |
| 14. | Painting . | Can be painted easily. | Cannot be painted easily as they absorb paints. |
| 15. | Screw holding capacity. | Average due to the composition’s tiny particles. | The Relatively Good. |
| 16. | Load bearing capacity. | Comparatively more. | Not good in taking heavy loads. |
| 17. | Lifespan. | 15 to 20 years when laminated. | Laminated boards have lifespan of 10 – 15 years.. |
