MDF Backing Board
Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) is created by breaking down wood into fine fibers and mixing with wax and resin. It’s a cost-effective material that is commonly used in cabinetry, framing, and furniture upholstery.
Common Names: MDF, Backing Board, Upholstery Board, Hardboard
Material Pros: Cost Effective, Machinability, Consistent surface - ideal for painted projects
MDF is an engineered wood product with a smooth, uniform, grain-free surface. It is manufactured by breaking hardwood and softwood residuals into fine wood fibers, blending them with wax and resin, and compressing them into dense, flat panels. This process creates a material that cuts cleanly without splintering and is more dimensionally stable than solid wood, resisting significant expansion and contraction. Lightweight, affordable, and easy to machine, MDF is a popular choice for cabinetry, furniture, shelving, millwork, and upholstery applications.
Common Uses for MDF
MDF is used in a wide range of industries. Here are a few of the most common customers and applications we work with.
Framing
MDF is the industry standard for backing boards used in picture frames and shadow boxes. Its lightweight construction, smooth surface, and excellent machinability make it the ideal choice for precision-cut backing panels.
Cabinetry
MDF is a popular choice for high-volume cabinet manufacturing because of its smooth, uniform surface and consistent quality. Free of wood grain, knots, and other natural imperfections, it provides an excellent surface for painting and finishing. Its lightweight construction and clean, splinter-free machining also make fabrication and installation faster and more efficient.
Furniture Upholstery
MDF is a popular choice for upholstered furniture because of its smooth, perfectly flat surface. It provides an ideal foundation for applying foam and fabric and is commonly used for wings, side panels, armrests, and other upholstered components.
Commercial MDF Capabilities and Services
Regal Plastics offers complete MDF backing board solutions, from material supply to precision fabrication. Our in-house CNC machines and computerized panel saws allow us to custom cut and fabricate high-volume orders with fast turnaround times. With nationwide delivery, we help keep your projects on schedule.
Large Volume Orders
No order is too big. From pallets to full truckloads, we deliver nationwide.
High-Capacity CNC Machining
Equipped with multiple CNC machines to meet production schedules.
Bulk Cut-to-Size Orders
High-capacity custom cutting for bulk orders, delivered fast.
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