Veneered MDF panels for walls in interior design

Manufacturers of building materials are always looking for solutions that make it easier and faster to finish the premises. Of the products that have appeared recently, one can single out MDF panels, which are used for interior decorating.

MDF panels are made from wood by hot pressing. The process does not involve phenols, which makes these products environmentally safe for humans. This material eliminates the formation of the environment for the appearance and spread of fungus and mold. The use of various MDF panels is possible if there are wallpapers, old paint or on a non-plastered surface on the wall. Installation of panels produced on a pre-made frame, which is attached to the floor and ceiling.Behind this frame you can hide the wiring, fill the space with sound or heat insulation.

In terms of operation, these panels have advantages over wood and chipboard. The strength of MDF is much higher compared to chipboard. These panels tolerate changes in humidity and temperature better than natural wood. More often MDF is used in offices and shops. These panels can be seen in the living rooms, hallways and loggias.

There are many different types of MDF panels.

• One-piece. Have a nice appearance and have high durability. Smooth on each side.
• Laminated. In contrast to those that are solid on one side, they have a strong and wear-resistant laminated film formed under high pressure. The film most often imitates wood (oak, cherry, beech or walnut).
• Veneered. They are made by sticking to the surface of the plates of natural wood. All cracks are sealed with a special putty. This is the most popular type of MDF among designers.

There are three ways to manufacture such panels:

• hot method (pressing at high temperatures);
• cold (gluing with the help of special compounds):
• membrane (the most difficult to manufacture, parts are combined to create a vacuum).

Such varieties are made from high quality wood especially for bathrooms. Other products allow painting. This is one of the most popular types of MDF. The panels are dyed as follows: the finished panel is first primed, then it dries, only after that polyurethane enamel is applied.

Notable varieties of 3D MDF. They are not only wall panels: they are often used to finish doors or cabinets. The use of veneer and MDF is popular, because they allow you to create the atmosphere of a natural wooden wall with various carved wooden elements. MDF has an acceptable cost. If you want to get an excellent result without spending a lot of manpower and money, then it will be a great option for you.

To learn how to install wall veneered MDF panels, see the following video.