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Product information Product details MDF (Medium Density Fibre) is a widely used panel material in the construction and carpentry industries. Being defect free, it is easily cut and shaped with both hand and machine tools to provide a surface that can be easily painted or otherwise decorated.

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Standard 3mm MDF is for indoor use only and contact with moisture will cause the board to swell. MDF panels are easy to work with hand or machine tools and provide an excellent surface for subsequent finishing/decoration.

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MDF is made from wood fibers that are mixed with resin and wax and then hot pressed to the desired thickness. These wood fibers come from eco-friendly thinning wood, recycled wood/pallets and sawdust. All our suppliers are FSC and PEFC certified.

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None of the frames pictured below cost more than $10, and all of the art was framed by (a non-professional) hand. Fascinated? Read on to find out how to use thrift store supplies and a few DIY smarts to frame like a pro.

If you love hanging art, it’s important to know a reliable framer in your town. Who better to entrust your new favorite pictures, prints, paintings and posters to than an artist? But that sinking feeling when you see the price tag upon pickup is almost inevitable, especially when framing less valuable pieces like printed Instagram pics and pictures of your friends. If you’re wondering if there’s a cheaper way, the good news is there is, and — hooray! — by upcycling frames that would otherwise be wasted.

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The first step to freedom of design is to regularly source quality vintage frames – a task that isn’t as arduous as it sounds. If you’re at the local thrift store or flea market, look for bad art in decent frames, or even decent frames that are empty, and don’t spend more than $5 on anything (up to $10 for the large frames). It’s a bit of a mental shift from finding quality art at thrift stores, which can be a needle in a haystack, but finding vintage frames is consistently more rewarding. Once you start adjusting your perspective to see them, good old frames pop up all over the place. Note two things: that the frame is sturdy, meaning the corners will hold rigidly at right angles if wobbled, and that it comes with a piece of glass, saving you the cost of a bespoke piece.

Prepare an old frame for reuse by first removing the existing art from the frame:

Turn it over to see if there is a “dust cover” which is brown construction paper cut to the size of the frame and glued to the back, sealing everything inside. If this is the case, use a box cutter or X-Acto knife to trim, remove, and discard the edges.

Now, using pliers or a screwdriver, gently bend back the staples or metal tabs called “dots” that secure the art and any cardboard or thick padding in the frame, then carefully remove the existing art and glass.

Clean the glass on both sides with glass cleaner and put it back into the frame (cloth gloves make this fingerprint proof, but careful hands will do).

Before throwing it away, take a look at the “bad art” you just removed and decide if it can be salvaged. Sometimes beauty is just a matter of framing – and a large white mat board, that piece of thick paper that often separates art and framing, can do wonders.

Once your frame and glass are free to accommodate new tenants, use them to frame new pictures (or the art you just saved) in one of three ways:

1. Use alternate forms of matboard:

Printing your favorite pictures at home on plain paper or in photo quality is easy and inexpensive.

Crisp white matboard is perhaps the most traditional way to give your art a gallery look, but don’t let that limit you. Scrapbooking papers (a wide variety are available at any craft store), recycled vintage papers (see above!), or even thick fabric swatches can all be used to pass art and photography. Note that all matting materials should be acid-free when working with fine art or images printed on photographic paper.

Simply cut your desired mount to the size of the frame and attach the image to it using double-sided tape or archival quality framing tape. If you want a white background to separate the two, a piece of plain paper can be cut out slightly larger than the art and placed between it and the mat.

Tip: If your frame doesn’t have glass, buy a custom piece (made of glass or Plexiglas) from a frame store. It’s not as expensive or time-consuming to have a piece of glass cut for a frame; Just make sure you bring the frame so they can measure the exact size. The prices below are from a boutique framing workshop in New York, where they will cut your glass while you wait, so consider them the high end of what to expect. A larger craft store with a framing department should be able to do the same thing for even less. Choose plexiglass, which is lightweight, scratch-resistant, and fairly unbreakable if you don’t mind that it’s a bit more expensive (see below) and not entirely natural.

8″ x 10″: $3 for glass / $4 for plexiglass

11″ x 14″: $6 for glass / $8 for plexiglass

18″ x 24″: $10 for glass / $24 for plexiglass

24″ x 36″ (poster size!): $22 for glass / $44 for plexiglass

2. Float your images:

Need simple art? Quirky vintage photographs can be found at many thrift stores for pennies.

Floating a few pictures between glass is easy and looks professional, and it’s a particularly good tactic if you have a few photos that go together and a larger frame, or if you don’t want to mess with a mount. Even if your frame already has a piece of glass, you’ll need a second piece of the same size for this DIY – just have one cut or borrow one from another cheap frame of the same size.

Clean the two panes of glass and add one to the frame. Glue your pictures face up to the second sheet of glass using small pieces of acid free double sided tape in the corners and then place that sheet of glass in the frame so the pictures are protected on both sides. Bend the dots to secure them, then hang them up!

Tip: Sand or paint your frame to give it new life. If you can find a sturdy wooden frame in a design you like but has a cheap looking finish, sand it! Hardware stores sell sandpaper, but for better control you might look out for a “sanding sponge,” which is sandpaper attached to a foam block. Start by lightly buffing the front and sides of the frame to see if you like the shabby-chic, rustic look, or sand the entire surface to reveal a raw wood grain (as in the frame pictured above) . Sometimes untreated wood is beautiful as is, but if the color is off or you don’t like the matte look, paint over it. Sanding a wood frame ensures the paint looks smooth and professional, although you can of course paint over metal frames without sanding them at all.

3. DIY a real mat board:

Old maps, like this one of Berlin, are often beautiful and make good gifts if they are neatly mounted and framed.

If you collect vintage frames often enough, you’ll often have roughly the right size on hand when purchasing art (and if you’re not displaying your art, you can use it for decoration!). The trickier part is getting fresh, clean matboard so a piece fits just right. You can have a mat board cut at a frame or craft store for a reasonable price (ranging from under $10 for an 8″ x 10″ to about $30 for a 24″ x 36″), but if you want to use a lot of mat from things and a clean, sturdy table to work on, consider investing in some supplies to cut them yourself – it will pay off quickly!

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Armed with a hand-held mat cutter, which is an angled blade on a hand-held pusher, a sharp X-Acto knife, a T-square ruler like the one above, and a cutting mat, you’re on your way. A giant sheet of matboard can be as cheap as $10. Just follow these, um, professionally illustrated steps:

After your art is mounted on your mat, place it in the frame behind the glass. Secure your art with a trimmed piece of acid-free foam core (you can cut a large piece with your cutting mat, T-Square, and X-Acto) to protect it, then bend the points back into place to seal it to back up. If the above steps make you nervous, simply purchase the custom cut matboard when you receive your glass. Both can also be ordered from online frame companies, which by the way are an inexpensive way to get new custom frames that you put together yourself.

However you acquire the pieces, framing your own art won’t cost nearly as much as having someone do it for you. Of course, framing some works of art is best left to the professionals: paintings on thick canvases, fabrics or garments that you want to hang on mats, and anything very expensive is best left to the experts.

What are your tips for inexpensive framing? Tell us in the comments!

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Cement backing boards have made it possible for DIYers to lay tiles like a pro. The reason: most installations do not require laying tiles in a thick bed of mortar. Instead, you can use thin-bed mortar, which greatly simplifies assembly.

Cement backing board forms a much flatter, harder substrate than plywood, which can warp, sag, or rot. If you still don’t believe it, remember that professionals use backer board for almost everything they do, including walls, floors, and countertops.

Backer board is a flat, hard board that serves as a base for tiles. There are two basic types, both made primarily from Portland cement. One type is very hard and heavy – similar to concrete – and the other is softer, lighter, and more fibrous. Backer board is commonly available in four gauges – 1/4, 1/2, 7/16, and 5/8 inches – and in two sizes: 3′ x 5′ and 4′ x 8′. A 3 x 5 foot sheet made of 1/4 inch coreboard costs between $9 and $11; The same sheet in 1/2 inch costs about $12-$14.

The only DIY challenge when working with cement backing board is cutting the rock hard boards. Fortunately, there are a few different options.

(A word of caution: cutting cement backing board produces crystalline silica dust that can irritate your eyes and lungs. When cutting backing board, wear safety goggles and a two-barrel respirator. Always cut outdoors and away from open air through windows and doors.)

Score and snap

The easiest way to cut a cement backing board is to score the surface and snap the board along the scored line, similar to cutting drywall. In fact, you can use a drywall utility knife to score the backing board, but a better option is a carbide-tipped scoring tool. The scoring tool is only about $10 and features a single, durable tungsten carbide tip that easily cuts into the rock-hard surface of the cement backing board.

To use the scribe tool: Lay the backing board on a flat surface and mark the cutting line with a carpenter’s pencil. (A regular pencil will become too dull from drawing lines on such a hard surface.) Put a ruler, e.g. a 4-foot spirit level or a perfectly straight board, on the cutting line. Kneel on one end of the straight edge. Hold the other end of the straightedge with your hand. Now drag the scoring tool along the edge of the straightedge and score a groove in the surface. Repeat this three or four times to deepen the groove.

Stand the backerboard sheet on its edge and place your knee against the back of the sheet, just behind the scored line. Bend the sheet back against your knee; The carrier plate snaps into place along the scored line. Now use the scoring tool or a utility knife to cut through the fiberglass mesh on the back of the panel to separate the two pieces. The bent edges of the backing board are rough, but you can smooth them out with a rasp.

Using power tools

There are a few different power tools that you can use to cut cement backing board. A lot of dust is also produced here, so protect yourself with safety goggles and a respirator.

For straight cuts, use a circular saw fitted with a carbide wood cutting blade and press the saw into the material with slow, steady pressure. Here’s a little secret: use a blade with the fewest number of teeth you can find. When cutting wood it is best to use a saw blade with more teeth as this will result in a cleaner cut. In this case, however, a saw with many teeth would get stuck and create thick clouds of dust. I recently used a carbide tipped blade with only six teeth and it cut the backing board quickly and smoothly.

You can also cut substrates with an angle grinder fitted with a diamond-impregnated cutting wheel, but this tool generates a lot of dust and is harder to control than a circular saw, so use caution. And while I’ve never tried it myself, you can cut backing board with a wet saw designed for cutting tile. The saw has a grinding blade that is immersed in water, so it cuts clean and dust-free.

Another power tool option is to use a jigsaw equipped with a metal cutting blade or a carbide blade. I’ve used a jigsaw with a metal blade on several occasions to cut a 1/4 inch thick backing board. The saw cut slowly but cleanly with minimal dust, but after six to eight cuts I had to replace the blade.

Cut round holes

Drilling holes in the backplate to fit around a tub faucet, toilet flange, or other fixture can be a challenge unless you know a few tricks. Here’s one method: Using a pencil compass, draw the outline of the hole on the backing board. Then, clamp a 1/4 inch diameter masonry bit in a drill bit and drill a series of closely spaced holes around the outline. Next, lightly tap the center of the hole with a hammer. After several hits, the backing plate breaks along the holes and the circle of the backing plate comes loose. Clean the jagged edge of the hole with tile cutters or pliers.

You can also cut holes with a metal-tipped jigsaw or drill with a carbide-tipped hole saw. If using a jigsaw to cut a round or square hole, first drill a hole through the backing board with a 3/8 inch diameter masonry bit. Then insert the jigsaw blade into the hole and start cutting.

Joseph Truini Joe Truini is a former carpenter and cabinet maker who writes extensively on remodeling, woodworking and tooling techniques.

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Cement backing board is an inexpensive, practical building material that makes tiling, flooring and countertop projects faster and better looking. Most importantly, the cement backing board contributes to a longer lasting, more durable tile installation without the backing board rotting and less rotting of the underlying wall studs or floor joists.

Cementitious backing board, also referred to as cementitious backing unit or CBU, is commonly used to form a base for ceramic tiles. Because the cement backing board is porous and runny, mortar and grout adhere well to it. Backer boards can be nailed or screwed into stud or cinder block, brick mortar or concrete. Boards can be easily cut with a handsaw, circular saw, jigsaw, or multi-tool.

What is Cement Backer Board? Cement backing board is a precast mineral-based wall unit, typically 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch thick and three feet by five feet long. It is made of cement, water, silica, limestone powder and fibers such as Kevlar or fiberglass for increased strength.

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Things to know Unlike wood-based materials such as plywood or products that contain some wood such as

Why Cement Backer Board is a Good Base for Tile

To understand the value of cement backing board, consider another prefabricated wall unit: drywall. For years, interior walls were clad with wooden battens (slats) placed over wall studs. Plasterers then smoothed out the plaster and waited weeks for it to dry completely.

In 1916, United States Gypsum came up with the idea of ​​doing all the drying in one factory, hence the name drywall. All of this plaster and the structural properties of the slat were pre-pressed and dried in a factory in the form of panels called Sackett Wall Board.

Think of cement backing board as the tiling equivalent of wallboard. Instead of having workers float massive beds of mortar at the construction site, beds of mortar are made in a factory and milled into thin standardized sizes. Due to the reinforcing additives of cement boards, these boards are much stronger and more dimensionally stable than on-site mortar bedding. Most importantly, the reduction in on-site drying time is achieved as the cement backing board is dried in the factory.

How to select suitable sizes of cement backing board

The size of cement backing board you choose depends on its use:

Flooring: 1/4″, 1/2″, or 5/8″ thick backing board. Use 5/8-inch outdoor OSB or plywood as a base.

1/4″, 1/2″ or 5/8″ thick backing board. Use 5/8-inch outdoor OSB or plywood as a base. Countertops: 1/4″, 1/2″ or 5/8″ thick backing board. Use 3/4 inch exterior grade plywood as the base.

1/4″, 1/2″ or 5/8″ thick backing board. Use 3/4 inch exterior grade plywood as the base. Walls and ceilings: 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch thick backing board. Apply directly to the wall studs or joists, each spacing a maximum of 16 inches on center.

Where to use cement backing boards

Finally, ceramic or porcelain stoneware tiles, with their seams and numerous avenues for moisture penetration, can result in their base material coming into contact with water. Once this happens, the cleats can start to dampen. Mold, mildew and rot result. In short, tiles and grout are not inherently waterproof. Wood is not an acceptable material for places with constant water consumption, such as showers and bathtubs.

Ordinary drywall is also not suitable. In fact, many professional installers do not recommend using water- or mildew-resistant drywall in high-humidity areas. In sharp contrast, cement backing boards do not rot, warp, deform or deteriorate when exposed to water. Cement backing boards are mainly used as a base for tiles.

Cement backing boards are often used as a tile underlay on plywood or OSB subfloors. Cement backing board on concrete as a subfloor or underlay is not normally recommended or required. In most cases, you can apply tiles directly to the concrete.

Manufactured veneer stone is another use for cement backing board. Veneer stone cannot be applied directly to drywall or other materials that will draw moisture out of the mortar. Not only that, drywall is also not a material strong enough to support the considerable weight of veneer stone. One solution is to nail CBUs over the drywall with cement backing boards, tape the seams together, and then grout over the cement backing board.

How to use the cement backing board

Cutting the Boards to Size If you have to work around any obstacles, use a jigsaw fitted with a carbide blade to cut the cement backing board before installing the boards.

Apply mortar Apply thin-bed mortar to the substrate and comb out with a trowel. Keep the cement backing boards about 1/4-inch apart.

Position the boards Press the boards into the mortar and hold briefly.

Secure the Boards After pressing the boards into the mortar, screw them in place with screws made specifically for installing cement backing boards. As with drywall, be sure to push the screw heads slightly below the surface of the cement backing board.

Complete the installation cover and mortar the seams with fiberglass seam tape.

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Major Brands of Cement Backer Board

Backer Board is a backing material for tiles. Unlike plywood and other wood substrates, which can warp, the backing board is hard and flat so it will not warp. Its stability allows you to glue tiles with a thin mortar, making it relatively easy to create an even and even tile surface. Backer board also resists moisture, so it’s a better choice than drywall for damp areas like bathrooms and laundry rooms.

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MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) is an engineered material made by breaking down hardwood or softwood scraps into fine particles, combining them with wax and a resin binder, and subjecting them to high temperature and pressure.

Advantages of MDF

MDF is generally cheaper than plywood.

The surface of MDF is very smooth, making it a great surface to paint on.

MDF is very consistent throughout, so cut edges appear smooth with no voids or splinters.

Because of the smooth edges, you can use a router to create decorative edges.

MDF’s consistency and smoothness allow for easy cutting of detailed designs (e.g., rolled or serrated designs) with a scroll saw, band saw, or jigsaw.

Disadvantages of MDF

Just like chipboard, MDF will soak up water and other liquids like a sponge and will swell if not sealed very well on all sides and edges.

Because it’s made up of such fine particles, MDF doesn’t hold screws very well.

Because MDF is so dense, it is very heavy, which can make it difficult to work with.

MDF cannot be stained. Not only does it soak up stains like a sponge, but it also looks terrible when stained as there is no wood grain on MDF.

MDF contains VOCs (e.g. urea formaldehyde) so care must be taken when cutting and sanding to avoid inhaling the particles.

plywood

Plywood is also a engineered wood product made by pressing and binding sheets of wood veneer into a solid piece. Like MDF, plywood not only comes in different thicknesses, but also in different grades, so you can choose the right one for your project.

Lower grades are used in the construction of houses. The higher grades of plywood (stain grade, cabinet grade, etc.) are much nicer and smoother.

Unlike MDF, they have an even wood grain and are generally free of knots and other major imperfections. You can also find veneered plywood in a variety of wood species (e.g. oak, sapele or ash) to give you the exact look you want for your project.

Benefits of Plywood

Plywood is made up of multiple layers of wood veneer and is a very strong material to work with.

It does not absorb water and liquids as quickly or easily as MDF, making it less prone to water damage.

Because it bears a grain, plywood is stained. That makes it perfect for kitchen cabinets, tabletops, and other projects where you want a large stained wood finish.

It holds screws very tightly as the different wood grains on each layer give the screws some grip.

Disadvantages of plywood

Plywood is more expensive than MDF and can of course increase in price depending on the quality and the type of wood.

Because of the layers visible at the edge, plywood must be finished with ironing edges, pieces of wood, or trim.

It’s harder to get a perfectly smooth cut with plywood than with MDF.

It’s more difficult to cut detailed designs in plywood (laced, corrugated, etc.) because the edges can chip and the edges showing layers can have voids in places.

So which one should you use?

Since MDF does not tolerate moisture very well, it is more suitable for indoor use, e.g. B. in furniture. Also because of its random grain structure, MDF is ideal for cutting, machining, and drilling without chipping or chipping.

The smooth surface makes it a good choice for simple furnishings that will be painted, cabinets, shelves, moldings, etc.

Plywood is commonly used for doors, stairs, flooring, and exterior projects, but it also bends easily with the grain, so it’s often used to create curved surfaces. Humidity also affects the strength of plywood; Externally bonded plywood can be used outdoors, but works best when moisture levels are kept low.

Hardboard is most commonly associated with Masonite as it was the first “brand” of hardboard invented by William Mason in 1942. Hardboard is often confused with high-density fiberboard (HDF) or medium-density fiberboard (MDF). The manufacturers of these different panels use reconstituted wood (sawdust and shavings) and use different manufacturing processes, which in turn produce panels that have different properties in terms of density and internal bond strength. One of the key differences between hardboard and fiberboard (both MDF and HDF) is the manufacturing process. MDF and HDF boards are manufactured using a dry process and use synthetic binders or formaldehyde-based agents to bind the wood fibers. In comparison, hardboard uses a wet/dry process that relies on the natural binders in wood to cement the fibers together and make the wood strong.

The wet/dry process used to manufacture hardboard has several advantages. The wet process produces a single sided smooth (S1S) panel while the wet/dry process produces a two sided smooth (S2S) panel. In both processes, the wood particles are detonated by steam pressure and allowed to float in a large tub of water, drawing out many of the natural acids in the wood. The wood fibers are then randomly aligned parallel to the surface and processed into a solid core panel using heat and pressure. Ampersand’s Hardbord also has an additional overlay of a neutral aspen fiber layer. This process allows for an even and very strong board, making it one of the best substrates for painting, laminating and building. Although still a relatively lightweight board, compared to MDF, hardboard has a significantly higher density with much higher tensile strength and internal bonding than MDF and most HDF boards.

Ampersand’s Hardbord is manufactured using a proprietary wet/dry manufacturing process that creates a superior solid-core panel of unmatched strength and durability. Ampersand’s Hardbord is made from FSC-certified (Forestry Stewardship Council) forests. This external audit system used by Ampersand’s supplier ensures forest management and the sustainability of the fiber. This is the industry’s most rigorous accreditation. Our aspen fiber overlay ensures a more pH-neutral wood content and more even fibers. Ampersand’s Hardbord outperforms all other HDFs and MDFs on the market in terms of moisture resistance and strength.

As previously mentioned, Ampersand’s Hardbord is made from the wood’s natural binders. No added formaldehyde (NAUF) is used in Ampersand’s Hardbord, resulting in a virtually VOC-free board.

What you need to know about painting on hardboard:

Hardboard is probably the best value for artists on the market today.

Hardened plates made in the USA no longer have the current oil content they used to have. However, very small amounts of tempering oil are still added to the integral fibers. Linseed oil is the natural agricultural oil used in the manufacture of hardboard.

Advantages:

Hardboard is denser than MDF and HDF, making it less prone to warping while still being lightweight.

Hardboard is a very smooth and stable surface with no grain, making it easier and quicker to prime.

Only natural binders used.

Provides a pressed, steam ironed finish to create a smooth, embossed panel.

Disadvantages:

Larger plates can be heavier.

The flexibility of the surface requires the use of a thicker hardboard for larger paintings.

Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) and high-density fibreboard (HDF) are engineered boards made through a drying process that completely breaks down the wood particles and reassembles them into a new board using heat, pressure and a binder. One of the most common binders used in their manufacture is urea-formaldehyde, which creates potential outgassing problems. MDF typically has a density of 600-800 kg/m³, compared to hardboard, which has a density almost twice that of MDF (1,450 kg/m³). HDF board comes closer to the density of hardboard, but is still typically 10lb/ft³ less in density than hardboard, making it more porous and prone to warping, especially in a 1/8″ thin version. More layers of sealant and Gesso are required to eliminate the fibrillation that occurs in MDF and most HDFs on the market MDF and HDF technology is changing rapidly and we will see better MDF being made without formaldehyde as a binder and MDF, the much denser and less prone to warping is the future.

What you need to know about painting on MDF/HDF:

If using MDF/HDF, be sure to seal the surface with multiple coats of gesso and a good acrylic sealer such as GAC.

Even if they weigh, there is a high potential for these panels to warp over time.

MDF is not a high density board. Fibers are very porous and tend to swell when painted, resulting in a very uneven surface.

Advantages:

Light and inexpensive.

Original organic structure of the wood fully decomposed to allow for consistent specifications.

Future Potential: Could be a good plate in the future as technology improves density and binding material used.

Disadvantages:

Not a dense panel with a high tendency to warp in thinner versions.

Porous: therefore not easy to prime.

Formaldehyde-based resins mainly used for binders.

High acidity.

Fibers swell when soed.

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Standard MDF is a general purpose interior product manufactured in a wide variety of sizes and thicknesses. Standard MDF can be used for numerous applications such as shelving, partitions, paneling and furniture making.

MDF is a engineered wood product made from pine fibers and resin compacted together, leaving the surface free of knots and grain that can make finishing difficult and time-consuming.

Our laser compatible Medite Premier MDF boards are extremely versatile and are suitable for enclosures and many other applications.

Please note:

Since wood is a natural product, the sheet metal often has a snag or bow. The natural twist can be more than 10 mm

Medite Premier MDF is manufactured using superior wood finishing technology and specially developed resins. The benefits are consistent quality and thickness, and reduced tool wear. Medite Premier MDF retains the tan color of the wood fiber from which it is made.

This product meets E1 (low) formaldehyde levels and also meets the lower levels required by CARB Phase 2 (CARB Phase 2 compliant <0.11ppm). This product is often referred to as laser grade MDF, but there is no official classification for it. We believe that E1 compliant MDF is the safest and best MDF to use in a laser cutter. Features: Low formaldehyde emissions. Very diverse. Produced under Forestry Stewardship Council certification. Suitable for use in dry indoor areas according to EN 622 parts 1 and 5 and conforms to EN13986. Contents: 1 x 4mm laser compatible Medite Premier MDF, 600mm x 400mm sheet. Dimensions: Length: 600mm Width: 400mm. Height: 4mm. Tolerances: The manufacturing tolerance for the thickness of MDF boards is the specified thickness +/-0.15 mm. This means that a 4mm MDF board can be between 3.85mm and 4.15mm thick. Caution: Because wood is a natural product, MDF often has a bow or snag and, in some cases, a twist. We measured a rise of over 10mm between the flat center of the MDF and the corner. l. If you use this product on a laser cutter; These sheets should be strapped/glued to the laser bed prior to cutting. Resources: Note:

✅ HIGH QUALITY 2MM THICK MDF BOARD – LOW SMOKE – VARIOUS SIZES

✅ Excellent for craft purposes including laser pyrography/cutting

✅ Subject to a production tolerance of +/- 2mm on length and width

✅ Image shows an example of an MDF board – product is 2 mm thick according to the title

✅ Board size A4 A3 etc – is just a rough guide – Actual size given in mm

High quality Medite MDF board.

Low smoke. Excellent for a range of applications including general crafts, laser cutting/pyrography CNC etc.

Please note: All our boards are measured in metric measurements with a cutting tolerance of +- 2mm in both length and width and may vary even within one order (especially large orders).

If we state A5, A4 or A3 for our MDF boards, these are only rough guidelines and are not exactly the same; A5 is 148mm x 210mm – we sell 148mm x 210mm within a tolerance of +/- 2mm

A4 is 210mm x 297mm – we sell 210mm x 300mm within a tolerance of +/- 2mm

A3 is 297mm x 420mm – we sell 300mm x 400mm within a tolerance of +/- 2mm

300mm x 600mm – Approx 1ft x 2ft within a +/- 2mm tolerance

400mm x 600mm – approx. 16″ x 24″ within a tolerance of +/- 2mm

We sell a range of MDF boards in 2mm, 3mm, 4mm and 6mm thickness.

TRUSTLEAF is a Brand Name – Only TRUSTLEAF sells TRUSTLEAF products

A passe-partout is a flat frame that surrounds an image and is used for decorative or protective purposes. Mounting plates that do not lie directly on the original create a distance to the glass and thus offer good protection. A shadow gap can be used to prevent light framing. At the same time, the excerpt draws attention to the original. All KLUG-CONSERVATION mounting plates conform to EN ISO 9706 and offer unrestricted aging resistance.

H variety—white

An inexpensive mounting plate for picture frames, montages, displays and exhibits in conservational quality. Surface in different shades of white with high lightfastness, surface structure parchment or corrugation. Base plate is white.

» to the product A reasonably priced mounting board for high-quality conservation picture frames, hangings, displays and exhibits. Surface in different shades of white with high lightfastness, surface structure parchment or corrugation. Base plate is white.

H grade – black

An affordable, premium quality, black mounting board with excellent diagonal cutting properties, excellent for framing, mounting, displays and conservation quality exhibits. All qualities have a high lightfastness, carrier board optionally available in black or white.

» to the product A low-cost, high-quality black passe-partout with excellent diagonal cut properties, excellently suited for conservational framing, montages, displays and exhibits. All qualities have a high lightfastness, carrier board optionally available in black or white.

015 – bright white

An economical, bright white, solid color (solid) mounting board ideal for framing and mounting conservation quality pictures, displays and museum exhibits. Also available in oversize (182 x 252 cm).

» to the product A low-cost, bright white full-tone cardboard (dyed through), ideal for high-quality conservation picture framing and mounting, displays and museum exhibits. Also available in oversize (182 x 252 cm).

018 – white

A low-cost, white full-tone assembly board (dyed through) with excellent diagonal cutting properties. Ideal for framing and mounting of conservation quality images, displays and museum exhibits.

» to the product A low-cost, white colored mounting board with excellent diagonal cutting properties. Ideal for framing and mounting of conservation quality images, displays and museum exhibits.