 Even
before its debut at the International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture
Supply Fair - USA®, BASF’s “Design
MDF” is sparking considerable interest. The through-colored
medium density fiberboard (MDF) technology is already very
popular in Europe where it is used in the innovative design
markets, including office furniture, molding, door skins,
drawer fronts and store fixtures. Now, wood product manufacturers
including displays, furniture and wood paneling as well as
some craftspeople are showing strong interest in this new
and innovative wood product.
“Design
MDF provides many creative possibilities for furniture,
cabinetry, displays, and exhibit and store fixtures,”says
Wolfgang Adams, Business Manager for BASF’s Performance
Chemicals business in North America.
 The
many features and advantages that Design MDF brings to
the marketplace is causing the excitement. Typically
composite wood panels, or fiberboard, are the characteristic
straw color, and are usually unimpressive. Design MDF
is a highly colored composite panel that creates an innovative
look for composite wood products.
The
most evident property of Design MDF is that the color
is intense, and is consistent from one side through to
the other. No longer does composite wood need to be covered
up by decorative overlays and laminates. Nicks and scratches
are not as noticeable with Design MDF and can easily
be removed, which is not possible with conventional MDF.
How
Does Design MDF Get its Color?
The development of new colors specifically for
the needs of the wood-based materials industry became possible
because of the integrated network of expertise on adhesives
and colors within BASF. BASF is the world’s only
manufacturer of both colors and adhesives. This made it
possible to carry out the development and in-house testing
of colors for wood-based materials. BASF’s own technical
center tested the compatibility of colors with adhesives
and additives used for manufacturing MDF.
BASF’s
pigment preparations can be used to create Design MDF
in black, blue, green, red, grey, brown, orange and yellow.
Custom colors are also available.
The
colors are added during production and bond with each
individual wood fiber. No other mass colored MDF has
the same properties as composite boards made with BASF
materials. The final product has bright colors with good
lightfastness.
Coated
or varnished, Design MDF continues to look good even
when subjected to heavy use; any signs of wear can be
removed again and again with a light surface sanding.
Interest
is expected to peak at the International
Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Supply Fair-USA® in
Atlanta, Ga. Here, woodworking and furniture supply professionals
will be able to see furniture and other objects made
from Design MDF.
For samples
and additional information on Design MDF made with BASF colorant
technology, please contact:
Fernando Moreira
Product Management MDF Germany
Phone- +49 5234848356
Mobile- +49 15112545702
mail- fernando.moreira@glunz.de
Coutinho Ribeiro
Global Export Manager
Phone- +351229360120
mail- jcribeiro@sonaeindustria.com
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