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MDF
Also called: medium density fiberboard, MDF board
A smooth board made of compressed wood fibers that takes paint well. Even moisture-resistant MDF is not waterproof, so where a panel has swollen, fix the leak or damp first.
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When you'd need this
- I need a board I can paint
- My furniture panel swelled up from water
Measure and check before you buy
- Thickness
- Sheet size
- Moisture resistance grade and where it will be used
- Formaldehyde emission grade
Safety: Caution: use dust collection and a dust mask when cutting or sanding.