How to Choose the Right Solution for Furniture Manufacturing?
Planning a new furniture project? Selecting the right material is one of the most important tasks.
Laminated chipboard (LMDP) and veneered board are two popular but very different choices. Find out which option best suits your needs and how to maximize the advantages of these materials.
LMDP – Optimal Balance of Price and Design
LMDP (laminated chipboard) is an economical and aesthetic choice. This material:LMDP (laminated chipboard) is an economical and aesthetic choice. This material:
- Offers a wide variety of colors and textures, from classic wood patterns to modern, glossy surfaces. “Trukmė” company’s assortment includes an extremely wide selection of LMDP wood decor boards. The decors, like natural wood surfaces, differ in knot representation, texture depth and intensity, and variety of shades. LMDP decors can be so close to natural wood surfaces that it may be difficult to distinguish by eye. In the assortment of Kronospan, SKIN, SM’art brands, particularly expressive and visually close to natural wood decors are Primavera, Zuccherro, Cremona, Armandona, Gamma, Cumino, Cannella.
- Is resistant to wear, making it excellent for wardrobes, shelves, kitchen and bathroom furniture.
- Offers one of the best price-quality ratios in the market.
LMDP category selection – view here.
What Components Make Up LMDP?
LMDP (laminated chipboard) is made from these main components:
- Wood chips: The core of the board consists of crushed wood chips, which can be obtained from various wood waste, such as woodchips or sawmill residues.
- Adhesives: The chips are glued with resin or synthetic adhesives (usually urea-formaldehyde, melamine, or polyurethane resins), ensuring the board’s strength and stability.
- Lamination layer: The surface is covered with a decorative laminate that is resistant to wear, moisture, and temperature changes. The laminate is usually made from paper impregnated with melamine resin and can have various colors, patterns, or textures.
- Protective layer (not always): A transparent protective layer may be applied to the laminate surface, which increases resistance to mechanical impact or UV rays.
LMDP boards are most commonly used for furniture manufacturing, interior finishing, and other constructions because they are economical, easy to process, and durable.
Veneered Board – Luxury and Uniqueness
If you seek naturalness and exclusivity, veneered board is the ideal choice:
- Each veneered board has a unique texture because it’s a natural wood veneer.
- Various options are available: oak, walnut, ash veneer, as well as processed or reconstructed surfaces.
- Different veneer qualities are offered: from smooth wood grain to vivid grained patterns.
- “Trukmė” company’s assortment includes a wide selection of veneers – various knottiness according to client needs – from the highest quality with extremely even wood pattern to an economic option, which is even closer to the natural unique intensity of wood pattern. Also offered is the MADERA veneer assortment that is already prepared to make furniture, with no additional oil coating required. Madera veneer colors reflect the currently most popular colors used in interior spaces.
What is Veneer and What Components Make It Up?
Veneered board is a chipboard (MDP), medium-density fiberboard (MDF), or plywood, whose surface is covered with a thin layer of natural wood veneer. Such board is used in furniture manufacturing, interior finishing, and other constructions, giving products a natural wood appearance.
Composition:
- Base material (core):
- MDP (chipboard): Composed of wood chips, glued with resins and formed into a solid board by pressing.
- MDF (medium-density fiberboard): Composed of finely ground wood fibers, mixed with resins and glued by pressing at high temperature.
- Plywood: Composed of several layers of natural wood veneer, glued in different directions to achieve greater stability.
- Wood veneer (top layer):
- A thin layer of natural wood (about 0.5-2 mm thick), usually obtained from high-quality tree species such as oak, ash, walnut, or cherry.
- Veneer provides a natural appearance and texture characteristic of real wood.
- Adhesives:
- Used to firmly attach the natural veneer to the base board. The type of adhesive depends on the manufacturing process and the end product’s usage conditions.
- Protective treatment (optional):
- Varnishing: Provides resistance to moisture, mechanical impact, and UV rays.
- Oiling or waxing: Emphasizes the natural wood pattern and provides a silky surface feel.
- Painting or staining: Can be used to highlight or change the natural color.
Veneered board category selection – view here.
Which Choice is Better for You?
When choosing a material, consider:
- Budget: LMDP is more economical, while veneered board is a more expensive but more prestigious solution.
- Design goals: If you want a consistent pattern and a large selection of colors, choose LMDP. If you desire natural uniqueness and a personally tailored color palette, choose veneered boards.
- Durability and practicality: LMDP is perfect for everyday furniture, while the beauty of veneered boards is best revealed in furniture with exclusive design.
Looking for high-quality boards for your project – Why choose Trumė?
- Wide assortment of the best manufacturers’ products.
- Fast delivery and competitive prices.
- Expert consultations will help find a solution for every project.
