MDF

Advantages to using MDF 

• Medium density fiberboard is more cost effective than real wood.

• MDF saves trees as MDF materials are produced from a recycling process.

• It is easy to take any color where wood takes long tenure for staining different colors

• Medium density fiber board does not have knots or kinks which disturb the smooth surface.

• It can be painted or stained and given a look just the same as real wood. So, it can replace the place of wood furniture.

• Medium density fiberboard board has no grain as it’s not a natural product, it’s easy to cut, and drill without damage.

• It has excellent machining character for its suitable density.

Disadvantages to using MDF

• MDF is not as strong as solid wood, so it is more likely to break or warp.

• MDF is not as flexible as solid wood and can crack or split under extreme stress.

• MDF absorbs water more quickly than solid wood and is more likely to swell or warp if it gets wet.

• MDF is a dense material so it doesn't take nails and screws easily. 

• Contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs are gases that can be harmful to human health. These VOCs can cause respiratory problems, headaches, and nausea.

• Dust produced during the manufacture of MDF is harmful to breathing. When this dust is inhaled, it can cause respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis.

MDF will need to be painted or sealed for longevity.