The article provides insights about the Particle board vs MDF (Medium-density fibreboard), their properties, and differences. Compare the two Wooden variants and their usability.

1. PARTICLE BOARD VS MEDIUM DENSITY FIBREBOARD (MDF)
Particle board and Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF) are formed by breaking down real wood
residuals into wood fibers and glued back together with special resin by applying high
temperature and pressure.
In this article you find out the differences between the Particle board and Medium Density
Fibreboard and take a look at their finer points in the process.
PARTICLE BOARD MDF
Particleboard has less density of 650-700
Kg/m3.
MDF has a density of 750-800 Kg/m3. It
weights 10-15% more than a particleboard, and
are hence stronger.
Used for making readymade furniture. Used for making customized requirements
such as for making wardrobe doors and for the
shutters of kitchen cabinets.
Particle boards are much weaker in strength
compared to MDF.
Weaker compared to plywood, yet these are
better than particle boards.
Economic compared to MDF boards. MDF boards are stronger, and hence costlier.
When a particleboard is soaked into water, it is
probable that it will lose its characteristics in a
short time.
MDF outperforms particle board because it is
water resistant.
The Indian Standards quality specification for
Particle boards is given in document IS:3087
and IS:12823
The Indian Standards quality specification for
MDF is prescribed in document IS:12406 and
IS:14857
Particle boards are very light in weight. MDF boards are heavier in weight than particle
boards.