Standard sizes of MDF panels and boards. Tables. Characteristics. Weight.

What kind of material is this? Decoding the abbreviation

MDF is an abbreviation that comes from the English language. Literally translated, the name of the material sounds like MEDIUM DENSITY FIBERBOARD. The first letters of these words served as the basis for the creation of a familiar colloquial term. Translated into Russian, the name of the material stands for medium-density fiberboard.

Composition and Characteristics

In terms of its structure, MDF is a wood fiber board consisting of crushed sawdust. During the manufacturing process, the raw materials are cleared of sawdust and converted into a powder state. Then the resulting composition is treated with steam and an adhesive base is added: lignin and paraffin.

Among the main advantages of MDF are the following characteristics:

• Resistance to dynamic loads. To break an MDF panel, a force of 15 MPa must be applied. According to mechanical properties. The material is significantly superior to solid wood.
• Environmental Safety. The release of formaldehyde from the panels must meet the requirements:
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  Test method	Release rate into air	Purpose of tests
  Chamber method according to GOST 30255-95	no more than 0.124 mg/m3 air	Qualification and control periodic tests
  Gas analysis method according to GOST 53867-2010	no more than 3.5 mg/m2 per hour	Production control

• Reliability. The material has increased moisture resistance, is absolutely neutral to temperature changes and direct sunlight.
• Easy to process. With high strength, MDF is easy to process; if desired, you can decorate the panel with decorative cuttings.
• Density. MDF from 600 to 850 kg/cub.m. Fiberboard is also produced in low density (LDF) from 200 to 600 kg/m3 and high density (HDF) over 800 kg/m3 .

It is worth noting that fungus and mold do not appear on the slabs.

KRONOSPAN

The Polish manufacturer of wood fiber panels, the Kronospan brand, produces high-quality MDF panels with a wide range of textures and colors. Its products have gained such popularity among consumers that the company's name has come into use as a common noun for all MDF panel structures.

Dimensions of KRONOSPAN MDF:

In Moscow, Kronospan panels in rich colors and textures are sold at a price of 185 rubles per m2. But, if the appearance of the material is not so important, you can buy cheap products from 96 rubles per m2, mostly in light, inexpressive tones.

In Rostov-on-Don, good Polish panels are sold at an average cost of 300 rubles per 1 m2, but in the region you can find goods at lower prices, especially if you are going to buy a large batch of products.

In construction supermarkets in Kazan, Polish MDF panels 20 cm wide are sold from 85 rubles per m2, but for finishing walls in a residential area it is better to choose products with a laminated surface costing from 160 rubles.

MDF or PVC: which is better?

It’s worth clarifying right away that two finishing materials (MDF and PVC) are widely used in home construction and have no complaints about quality. Therefore, when choosing, you need to focus on the area of ​​application. For example: MDF is considered more environmentally friendly, so it will be suitable for decorating a nursery or living room without any problems. PVC is impervious to any aggressive influences, so it is often used to decorate bathrooms and kitchens.

It is worth noting that PVC has minimal weight, so when installing it is quite possible to do it yourself. However, this material is very susceptible to mechanical damage, so even a slight blow can damage the surface. MDF is more resistant to external influences, but it cannot remain in a humid environment for a long time.

Dimensions of MDF depending on the manufacturer

Manufacturers of medium-density wood fiber materials produce products in different sizes, which is very important to consider when choosing.

These are the most popular brands that produce MDF panels of the most popular dimensions.

Types of wood-fibrous material

There are many varieties of MDF on the domestic market, so problems with choosing a finishing option usually do not arise. The assortment of construction stores usually includes the following categories:

1. Laminated . A special film is applied to the surface, which gives standard panels different shades. The surface can be matte or glossy.
2. Veneered . This is quite expensive material. Here, veneer made from valuable wood species is glued to both sides of the panel.
3. For painting . This is a special type of MDF designed for self-painting. The surface is coated with a special compound that ensures adhesion to dyes.
4. Wall panels . Such products are very convenient in terms of installation for interior decoration. A “groove-lock” fastening system is used here, which ensures reliable adhesion of the elements to each other. It is worth noting that the wall panels are attached with a stapler or glue.
5. Moisture resistant . This material is impregnated with a special composition, so it can remain in high humidity conditions for a long time. In their properties, such panels are very similar to PVC.
6. Flexible . The material is resistant to dynamic loads, so it can bend without receiving mechanical damage. Typically, such panels are used when decorating arches.

MDF boards are used to make interior doors, decorative kitchen splashbacks and cabinet furniture facades. External parameters depend on the type of application.

Standard sizes and their scope of application

If you purchase a standard panel, it can be successfully used to make:

• table top;

Tabletop

• facades . Here about film kitchen facades;

Facades

• aprons _ Here about kitchen aprons made of MDF;

Aprons

• door panel;

Door panel

• cabinet drawers;

Cabinet drawers

• profile surfaces.

The smoothness and stability of the material makes it a good choice for areas such as:

• painting;
• applying decorative film;
• gluing natural veneer.

Natural materials are quite expensive to be widely used, especially for finishing the walls of public buildings. Yes, and there are also difficulties in installation when working with wood.

MDF is characterized by stability, good processability, and high strength.

Therefore, the panels have successfully conquered the construction market as an alternative to solid wood. In addition to wall MDF, some boards are ideal for creating structures such as:

• furniture;
• retail store equipment;

Retail store equipment

• exhibition display;
• lining;
• elements of architectural compositions.

These and many other designs can be created if you purchase an MDF panel, the wall sizes of which are available in a wide range. This material has high performance:

• resistance to moisture and fire;
• high density;
• relationships with other types of materials.

If you need to make repairs or decorate a room in the desired style, it is beneficial to use MDF panels, the dimensions of which can be selected at your discretion.

Please note that it is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the room. If this is a kitchen or bathroom, choose only moisture-resistant types of MDF.

Moisture resistant

Here about moisture-resistant MDF for walls. They are characterized by a high level of resistance to moisture, steam and wetting.

MDF panels, which have a high level of fire resistance, are successfully used to make built-in furniture, doors and panels in rooms in a private home or public buildings.

Due to the fact that MDF has an increased level of density, the ability to process this material improves. In the recent past, they were made only from wood, but now they successfully use MDF to create:

• kitchen furniture;

Furniture for kitchen

• doors;

Doors

• baseboards;

Skirting

• details.

The panels are coated with powder type melanin. This ensures universal application and greater functionality. When painting, you can get metallic, pearl and many other shades. This allows you to successfully create original residential and commercial interiors.

For more information about the sizes of MDF panels, watch the video:

dimensions

Depending on the area of ​​application of MDF, the dimensions of the facing material also change. Here you can derive the following standards:

• Wall panels. The standard length of the wall panel is 2.62 meters, however, some manufacturers produce products with lengths 2.44 and 2.8 m. Width may vary within 100-900 mm. Panels are divided into types depending on width P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4, P-5 (100, 125, 150, 175, 250). With panel thickness 3-30 mm. The thickness of veneered MDF can reach 60 mm.
  Compliance with quality requirements:

  Specific resistance during normal coating separation. MPa, not less	0,4
  Coating abrasion resistance, rpm, not less	30
  Hardness of protective and decorative coating, microns. no more	120
  Warping, µm/m, no more	1.5

• Plates . The length of the material is usually about 1.5 meters , width - 100-900 mm . The thickness of MDF boards varies between 6-24 mm .
• Facades . Considering the various options and dimensions of furniture, there are no strictly defined standards. The following parameters can be considered as a basis: thickness 16 mm , height 140-934 and width 296-596 mm .
• Aprons . For the manufacture of decorative aprons, furniture panels are usually used, which have the following characteristics: length - 3,000 , width - 600 and thickness 6-10 mm .
• Countertops . This element must be resistant to dynamic loads, so the following dimensions are used here: length - 1,000 , width - 600 and thickness 28-38 mm .
• Doors . MDF doors are usually made according to the following standard: thickness - 35-45 mm , height - 190-200 cm , width - 70-90 cm . Read more about door and opening dimensions >>>

It is worth noting that the dimensions given may vary depending on the manufacturer.

Table of parameters of polished sheets.

Table of parameters of laminated sheets.

Table of parameters of sheets laminated with paper film.

MDF panels for walls: Dimensions

MDF panels are used for finishing walls and ceilings in residential apartments, offices and public institutions. They are easy to use, as they are easy to cut, do not emit fumes harmful to health, and are made from natural raw materials (chopped wood). Another advantage of the material is that it is available in different sizes, so you can choose products of the desired height and width for a particular case. But you need to take into account that each manufacturer has different panel size standards.

MDF weight

The external dimensions and thickness of the panel play a key role. Weight according to dimensions is given in the tables above. Let's see how the weight of an MDF panel measuring 2,800*2,050 mm (the maximum value on the market) will change, depending on the thickness of the product:

• 3 mm – 16 kg.
• 6 mm – 31 kg.
• 12 mm – 60 kg.
• 22 mm – 106 kg.
• 28 mm – 142 kg.

It is worth noting that the weight of the decorated panels will vary slightly upward.

Length

The typical length of a wall panel is 2.62 m, while some manufacturers have launched products with lengths of 2.44 and 2.8 meters.

The parameters and sizes of the boards vary depending on the MDF manufacturer. So, for example, the popular brand Kronospan produces panels in sizes 2600X200 mm, 2600X325 mm, 2600X153 mm and 2600X200 mm.

The world-famous manufacturer HDM offers panels with parameters of 1300X198 mm and 2600X198 mm. Finally, the Russian one produces panels in a single size 2600X238.

Each manufacturer (within its size range) produces a wide variety of panels, differing in texture and color.

Standard panel colors. Texture

Thanks to modern technologies, you can choose the shade of MDF panels to suit any interior design. In particular, on the market there are textures like stone, natural wood, imitation metal surfaces, copper, silver and mother-of-pearl.

However, the most recognized are the standard MDF colors that imitate solid wood. Here you can select the following colors:

• Apple tree
• Nut
• Ash
• Cedar
• Bleached oak
• Cherry
• Ash

Such panels accurately imitate wood and are suitable for finishing any interior space.

Dimensions of MDF panels of different types and manufacturers

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MDF panels are a popular finishing material made from pressed wood chips using natural adhesives (lignin). High temperature and strong pressure form chips into a slab, which is then sawn into strips of standard formats and sent for decorative processing - painting, lamination, coating with colored film. There are several types of MDF panels used in room design: wall, ceiling, furniture, differing in size and thickness.

How to paint?

If necessary, you can refresh your boring interior by repainting the surface in a different color. It is worth clarifying that the procedure is quite complicated, but quite doable on your own. Here are the following stages:

1. Prepare the dye. The best option for painting MDF would be to mix paint and hardener in a ratio of 1:9, respectively. To prevent the composition from hardening, regular stirring is required.
2. The basis. The panels must be sanded and primed. The thickness of the primer layer should vary between 100-140 microns. The primer usually dries within 2-6 hours.
3. Painting. At this stage, several layers of paint are applied, each thickness is about 80 microns. The finishing layer can be polished to give the surface a glossy finish.
4. Drying. For the dye to “adhere”, it is necessary to keep the painted panel for 8-12 hours at room temperature.

If we talk about paint, then the following emulsions are suitable for MDF:

• Alkyd or oil based.
• Contains polyurethane resins.
• Nitro paint of NC category.
• Aerosols on acrylic base.

In addition, special enamels for painting MDF are sold.

Manufacturer HDM

The German company HDM produces moisture-resistant MDF panels used for finishing rooms with high humidity. Their products are also popular with customers due to a wide range of colors and textures: products imitate different types of wood, wild and noble finishing stone, etc.

The HDM company is one of the few that produces panels of different lengths: 130 and 260 cm. The thickness and width of the products are always standard: 0.6 cm and 19.8 cm, respectively. The size of the panels you choose determines the height at which they will be mounted. For example, to finish half a wall, you can buy products with a length of 130 cm, and if the surface is sheathed up to the ceiling, it is better to give preference to a product with a length of 260 cm.

In St. Petersburg and Moscow, MDF from Germany can be purchased at a price of 460 rubles per m2, but this is the average cost of HDM panels, and it can be significantly higher for products of improved quality and exclusive colors. Since the material is sold per m2, the height of the product does not affect the cost, the main thing is that when cutting them there are fewer scraps left.

Accessories. Clamps for fastening panels

What is a gluer for MDF? Essentially, it is a small metal plate that is used during the installation process. The clamps are inserted into special grooves and screwed to the sheathing with self-tapping screws. The result is a reliable mount that remains hidden after installation work is completed.

The clamps are marked with numerical indices from 1 to 6. The marking is deciphered as follows: this is the distance from the base of the part to the locking tongue in millimeters. When installing wall panels, clamps with the index “2” are used, however, everything depends on the specific thickness of the material.

Properties: pros and cons

PVC panels are a unique cladding product that is made from polyvinyl chloride and is used for decorating rooms with high humidity. The material contains rock salt and elements of petroleum products. Thanks to special manufacturing technologies, these components are converted into an ultra-strong polymer that is resistant to high temperatures and has excellent performance characteristics. In addition to the main raw materials, various additives are also used in the PVC production process, which provide the panels with color, porous structure and high protection from moisture.

The main advantages of this material include:

• Affordable price. This type of cladding is considered budget-friendly and anyone can afford it.
• Huge selection of colors and textures. The market is represented by products of various colors, which not only imitate natural material, but are also decorated with photo printing.

Durability. Since polyvinyl chloride is a waterproof product, it prevents the formation of mold and mildew on the surface of the finish, thereby increasing its service life. Good thermal insulation and sound absorption

The internal structure of the material is designed in such a way that it retains heat and external sounds well, this is very important for bathrooms. In addition, during installation work, a frame is installed, on which another layer of insulation can be additionally laid. Environmental friendliness

The raw materials from which the material is produced are absolutely safe for human health.

• Quick installation. It is quite possible to carry out all the work on assembling and covering the structure yourself, without having any special skills. In addition, you do not need to use a special tool for finishing. Thanks to wall panels, you can also hide all connections, wiring and engineering systems, giving the bathroom a stylish look. Sheet plates are flexible, so they can be easily attached both horizontally and vertically at any angle.
• Easy to care for. To clean the finish from dust and dirt, simply wash or wipe the plastic with water. No special cleaning agents are required.
• Possibility of installation without preliminary surface preparation. The walls and ceiling that are planned to be sheathed with PVC do not need to be plastered and leveled, since the frame is attached to them and after finishing all the flaws will be hidden. The most important thing is that the facing surface is dry and clean.

As for the disadvantages, wall panels are fire hazardous, subject to deformation at temperatures below -18 degrees and, when installed, slightly reduce the space of the bathroom. The disadvantage of the products is their low strength, due to which they are not resistant to scratches and chips. Installation in rooms where direct sunlight penetrates, which has a detrimental effect on the finish, is not recommended. But, as a rule, bathrooms do not have windows, so this drawback can be eliminated.

Varieties and characteristics

All panels of this type are made of plastic called polyvinyl chloride, which everyone is accustomed to abbreviating as PVC. The differences between all types of such planks are their size, coating and thickness. These are the main parameters in which they may differ from each other.

Standard sizes of PVC ceiling panels vary within fairly wide limits and are:

• Width – 25 centimeters
• Length – from 3 to 6 meters
• Thickness – from 5 to 12 millimeters

Non-standard dimensions are also manufactured, while the length of one part can reach 6 meters, and the width reaches 50 centimeters. But such solutions can be found very rarely. Basically, finishing is done in traditional sizes and the main difference is the thickness of the material and the finishing of its front side.

The last characteristic mainly influences the choice of one model or another. The main thing is the appearance of the resulting coating, and here another feature appears - the coating can be either with clearly visible boundaries between the parts used, or without seams.

This is influenced by the type of panels - they can be seamless or regular. Seamless design means that after installation, such planks are connected tightly, without any gaps, ensuring a continuous plane. These panel options cost a little more than regular ones.

On standard parts there are no gaps between them either, but the connection point is quite noticeable. You can see what a ceiling made from these and other types of PVC panels looks like in the photo below.

A classic example of the use of this material. The covering is installed in the bathroom. Its characteristics allow you not to worry about the safety of such a ceiling for many years. Such finishing is not afraid of moisture and various fungi or molds do not grow on them.

Here, seamless PVC panels are used to decorate the ceiling. They really create an almost continuous plane and the joints between the planks are almost invisible. This is greatly facilitated by the special pattern on the front side of the part.

Main dimensions of the material

There are standard and non-standard sizes of MDF sheets. Some manufacturers offer a product line that is different in size, which allows you to implement unusual projects.

Length values

The standard size is 2.6 m. Less common material is 2.4 m long, as well as 2.7 m long. In addition to such sheets, at the customer’s request, they are produced with a length from 900 to 3660 m. Lath and typesetting material are presented as a separate category. The first option is characterized by a length of 2 to 4 m. These are boards of small width and thickness.

MDF panels are made in the shape of a square and are characterized by small dimensions - from 29 to 95 cm on one side. This material is suitable for walls, since you can assemble a certain pattern from individual slabs.

Width

The value of this parameter can vary greatly: from 0.15 to 2.07 m. More often found for walls in formats up to 0.9 m. If we consider typesetting material, then the dimensions in this case will be different, in particular, the width varies within 0 ,11 to 0.29 m. It is recommended to choose one with a coating that matches the structure of the wood. Such a solution will create the appearance of finishing with natural material.

Wide panels can be placed horizontally, it will look original and expand the room

Large format MDF sheets are recommended to be used with the texture of natural stone. Another option when it is better to use a material of large width is a tile finish. In this case, a minimum number of connecting seams between the slabs will ensure the natural appearance of the wall covering.

Thickness

Standard values ​​for this parameter are in the range from 3 to 30 mm. But in practice you can often find products whose dimensions exceed the specified limits. Thus, non-standard thickness varies from 1.8 to 60 mm. The higher the value of this parameter, the higher the strength characteristics of the panel. Accordingly, the thinnest sheets are fragile, so they should be handled carefully during installation.

There is a special type of veneered panels, its thickness can reach 60 mm.

Another property directly depends on the thickness - sound insulation. Sheets with a high value of this parameter are characterized by excellent sound insulation abilities. For comparison, you can take 12 mm MDF and a 15 cm brick wall. As a result, these structures, at different sizes, exhibit the same properties to block noise.

But there is also a disadvantage to large-sized wall panels - the likelihood that the finishing coating will hide the space. For this reason, the use of thick sheets in small areas should be avoided.

What is MDF made from?

Wall panels, known by the abbreviation MDF, are made from wood chips by pressing dry fibrous raw materials at elevated pressure and temperature using special non-toxic resins. The products have average density, which is reflected in the abbreviation, which is the English tracing paper for the name of the material - medium-density fiber board.

Wood wall panels, called MDF, have gained consumer recognition as a material for finishing both office and home spaces, including living rooms, hallways, kitchens, bedrooms and other living and utility spaces. The products can be used to cover any structures, walls, ceilings, furniture, and decorative interior elements.

Recommendations for working with plastic when finishing

If the wall is flat, then the material can be attached directly to it. It makes sense to make a frame when you need to cover up old finishes (wallpaper, paint, tiles) or level a wall without plaster.

In addition, the lathing improves sound insulation, helps retain heat, and leaves space for ventilation behind the plastic.

It is economical and easy to make a base from wood. Modern antibacterial compounds contribute to the long service life of wood structures. The bars are installed parallel to the direction of the PVC panels, every 50-60 cm.

The frame is also made from U-shaped plastic profiles. Its advantage is that it is insensitive to moisture, lightweight, does not deform due to temperature changes, and is not electrically conductive.

The profile must be secured in increments of no more than 30 cm, with self-tapping screws or dowels every 0.5-1 m. To join the U-shaped parts together, cuts are made at 90˚, 45˚, 30˚. To secure the plastic, you will need clamps.

To work with panels you will need moldings:

• internal and external corners;
• joints;
• the edges; baseboards;
• finishing elements;
• F-profiles.

Living rooms

If treated with an antiseptic, then the frame in the living room can be made from wooden beams.

The premises are decorated with wood, stone, and white brick. Use decorative, laminated or mirror plastic.

One of the walls can be decorated with PVC material of other shapes. Use rectangular or square structures measuring 0.3-0.98 m, highlight the seams.

Bathroom and toilet

For a bathroom, it is better to make a frame from a galvanized profile or plastic. The material is more suitable without a relief - high humidity can cause mold or mildew, and the textured surface is difficult to clean.

Bathroom panels go well with ceramic tiles, textured plaster, or paint. The main thing is to choose the right shades. It will work out well if you alternate the width and contrast of the elements.

Prints and patterns of different colors will help you create an original design. PVC panels for the bathroom go well with a slatted ceiling, into which mirror inserts can be made.

Kitchens

Economy panels (panels at low prices) can be an inexpensive alternative to ceramics for kitchen decoration.

You can choose combinations of brick and natural stone, mosaic, pattern or ornament.

There are tiled modular options from which images are made; patterns can be combined to decorate the entire kitchen or its individual zones.

A few additional tips:

When purchasing plastic material, you should pay attention to the absence of surface flaws and crumpled joints. There should be no translucency at the stiffeners. Tears and cracks should not form if you lightly press the product. Select the width of the panels so that there is less waste

For small apartments, using a panel with a width of 500-600 mm is impractical. The quality of the material can be checked by bending it. There should be no breaks or cracks. In most cases, the more expensive the material, the better it works. Leave ventilation holes (from fungus and mold).

If you want to make lighting on the ceiling from PVC panels or lamps built into it, it won’t hurt to mark and prepare the holes in advance.