MDF doors offer a number of benefits over their solid wood counterparts, including:
1. NO WARPING
Like wood, MDF will contract and expand as a result of humidity and temperature fluctuations. However, MDF is unlike wood in that it will not warp. This is thanks to the board’s structure, which allows it to move as a unit. Even when temperature and humidity changes are extreme, wood damage will not be a concern. No more worrying about your warped wood doors not fitting in the door frame!
Solid wood doors are extremely vulnerable to heat and cold, and rapid fluctuations in humidity and temperature can have a negative effect on solid wood doors. Even though advancements have been made in technology and manufacturing, wooden doors still experience some degree of contraction and expansion.
2. SMOOTHER FINISH
MDF board consists of particles that are extremely fine, which means there is no noticeable grain. The result is a better, smoother finish, especially if painted. If your customers want to paint their doors, recommend MDF doors over solid wood doors.
3. MORE CUSTOMIZABLE
Because of the structure of MDF boards, they can be drilled and cut in a wide variety of ways without being damaged. This gives you a ton of design flexibility with your door. MDF door material makes them easy to customize and explains why so many door styles using MDF are available. MDF doors also come in larger sizes. For customers who need a big piece of wood without joints, MDF is often the best option.
4. BETTER WATER RESISTANCE
With solid wood doors, moisture is a common issue. While a wood door can be protected fairly well with a good finish, if the surface is accidentally scratched, this can make it vulnerable to moisture, which can attract mold. Mold is very adaptable, and just a small crack is needed for a colony to grow.
MDF doors can be designed to be moisture-resistant. Homeowners who plan on installing a door in their bathroom or other places with high moisture should be advised to get MDF boards specially designed to be exceptionally water-resistant, as normal MDF boards can still be easily damaged when exposed to water.
5. MORE AFFORDABLE
With MDF doors, homeowners can get the strength and longevity of a solid wood door at a lower price. Although not all solid wood types are pricey, the majority are. Many of the most popular wood species such as walnut, cherry and white oak are considerably expensive, and scarcer species like mahogany and teak can be extremely costly. The three factors that most affect pricing are aesthetics, durability and availability.
6. EASIER TO SUPPLY
Another benefit of MDF is that it is easier to find something like white oak or maple, especially for customers looking for a specific size & style.
7. FIRE RETARDANT
There are also MDF doors that are fire retardant. Although this type of MDF door is most commonly found in commercial buildings, it can also be used in homes for fire protection, especially for areas like bedrooms and kitchens.
8. EASY TO WORK WITH
As MDF is made from wood byproducts, contractors will have no trouble cutting, routing or drilling it with their regular woodworking tools. It is also possible to fasten MDF parts together using a wide variety of screws or nails. Even pocket screws work. MDF pieces can also be glued together with practically any adhesive type, including door construction adhesive, polyurethane glue and carpenter’s glue.
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