Unlike plywood, MDF doesn’t have a wood-grain appearance; it has a consistent light-brown color with no discernible texture or pattern. MDF is also much harder, smoother and denser than plywood ...

Melamine, MDF board, and plywood have things in common, but are very different. Our master woodworker will explain how all 3 can be used in your DIY projects.

MDF is made by pressing a mixture of waste wood fibres and glue at a high temperature. Some MDFs are more eco-friendly than others, depending on the choice of binding agent.