From insidewoodworking.com
A quality wood that provides a dependable product, primed MDF board will outlast many other kinds of
wood panels in the lumber market. Quality for mdf boards begins with MDF Wood. Manufacturers of this
product start with MDF wood, that is, medium density fiberboard. This is wood that has been shredded
and reformed into boards through the application of heat and pressure, possibly with the addition of
polymer resins. Most MDF’s are made through a dry process that bonds wood fibers with the help of
synthetic resins by interlocking three strands of fibers for added durability.
Valued for its ability to resist warpage, this type of board offers greater dimensional stability than natural
wood. Its internal bond strength means that you can use it for a variety of purposes and feel confident in
trusting that the boards will hold up in adverse conditions. An MDF board is built to last, with fiber
cohesiveness that won’t split. It has more lasting value than particleboard.