Alternatives to plywood
Plywood has a favourite
choice of material when making wooden furniture for our homes. It is cheaper
than standard solid wood furniture (e.g. teak wood furniture) and more readily
available at local shops. In recent times, however, a few alternatives for plywood,
especially ready-made furniture, have become popular in the market.
In
This article, we have listed the first 3 alternatives to plywood that are used in practice
today.
MDF
MDF, or medium-density
fiberboard, is an engineered wood product. These boards are made of very small
wood fibres that are tightly glued together to form a solid surface. Although
not as strong as plywood, it is quite attractive due to its smooth laminated
surface finish.
MDF boards are usually
pre-laminated when manufactured with LPL (Low-Pressure Laminates), and standard
size MDF furniture is assembled in factories and shipped to distributors for
sale.
On the other hand, most
plywood furniture, such as tables, shelves, and beds, is made of plywood sheets
by local carpenters. Laminates or veneers are used to decorate plywood.
Also
read: Different
Ways In Which Plywood Is Decorated
If you want a better finish
you can choose mdf over plywood. If you need the strength you want to choose plywood
Other types of fiberboards
include
· LDF
- low-density fiberboards
· HDF
- high-density fiberboards
HDF is much better. When
working with wood, the general rule is that the higher the density and weight
of the wood, the stronger it will usually be.
PARTICLEBOARD
If you've ever been to a furniture store in the last two
years, you are more likely to have seen particle board furniture. It is very
weak compared to plywood or MDF and it is very cheap.
In fact, we have come
across many shopkeepers who say that they themselves inform their customers
that this furniture ( made by particle board) won't last for more than 4 to 5 years and
recommend choosing plywood furniture instead. Particleboard furniture is more
likely to be damaged during operation, especially in cases where people can
move from one house to another.
SOLID WOOD
The best alternative to
plywood is solid wood, although it is more expensive. This is usually not
available to local carpenters. They often work with plywood. But quality solid
wood furniture is available in large showrooms. Teak wood is the most common solid
wood used in India. Other varieties like walnut or cherry can be hard to find.
Also
Read: Types Of Wood Used For Making
Plywood | Lceted
Also
Read: What Is Ideal Moisture Content
In Plywood? - Lceted
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