7 best manufacturers of MDF panels

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

MDF panels are made from fine wood dust by dry pressing. For this, high pressure and urea resins are used. Panels are actively used in the manufacture of furniture. They make kitchen sets, tables, bed frames, wardrobes and other items. Use sheets for interior wall decoration. The building material differs in the thickness of the slab (4-20 mm), and the variety of colors for the finish of the outer layer allows you to reproduce both the pattern of natural wood of different species and the unusual texture.

The panel lends itself well to milling, so relief patterns are possible. To select material for furniture production, home workshop or room renovation, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the rating of the best manufacturers of MDF panels. TOP-7 is compiled on the basis of characteristics of manufactured goods and customer reviews.

Which is better: chipboard, MDF or chipboard?

Since furniture is made not only from MDF, before considering the rating, we will briefly compare other materials that are similar in structure, but have a more affordable cost. This will help you decide exactly which is better and understand what the money is being paid for.

TYPE OF PLATE	ADVANTAGES	LIMITATIONS
MDF	+ ATTRACTIVE VIEW + LARGE SELECTION OF COLORS + HIGH DENSITY + WELL HOLDING SELF CUTTERS + MORE MOISTURE RESISTANT + THE MOST SAFE FORMALDEHYDE CONTENT + WELL PROCESSED WITH MILLS, JOBS	-HIGH PRICE -PORTABLE FROM TEMPERATURE 80-100 DEGREES
Chipboard	+ AFFORDABLE PRICE + EASY TO CUT + CAN BE COLORED + ADHESIVES TO WOOD, PLASTIC	-ROOF STRUCTURE – BAD SELF CUTTERS -DO NOT KNOW THE NAIL -NO COLOR OPTIONS – UNAUTHORIZED VIEW (ONLY FOR INTERIOR PARTITIONS)
Chipboard	+ BEAUTIFUL LAMINATED SURFACE + VARIETY OF COLORS AND STRUCTURE + SLOW RELEASE OF FORMALDEHYDE + AVERAGE PRICE + WATER PROTECTED	-ROOF INNER BASIC LAYER – CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE

Rating of the best manufacturers of MDF panels

Nomination	a place	Name of product	rating
Rating of the best manufacturers of MDF panels	1	Swisskrono	5.0
	2	Union	4.9
	3	Albico	4.8
	4	Finitura	4.7
	5	Eurostar	4.6
	6	Avic	4.5
	7	Nevsky laminate	4.4

Understanding the advantages of MDF over other materials, consider the rating of the best manufacturers. This will help you find quality products for specific tasks.

Swisskrono

Rating: 5.0

The first place in the rating is occupied by a Swiss manufacturer, whose products are especially popular in Poland, Russia and Ukraine. In total, the brand's MDF panels are sold in 75 countries around the world. The company has been developing and manufacturing MDF for over 50 years. All production is carried out on our own industrial premises. There are lines for pressing, introduction of paper decorative layer, lamination, cutting. Resin and glue are also produced here, so all products are of excellent quality. Buyers in the reviews like that MDF panels from this manufacturer do not fade under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.

We have included the manufacturer in the rating of the best because of the large selection of dense MDF panels manufactured using postforming technology. These are particle boards with a height of 20-30 mm, used for countertops. They have a particularly durable top layer that is resistant to abrasion and high temperatures. This surface is easy to keep clean.

Advantages

• own line for the production of resins and glue;
• large selection of embossing options;
• high-quality impregnation;
• 50 years of experience in manufacturing;
• postforming technology is applied.

disadvantages

• high price;
• the surface is scratched with sharp objects;
• may leave a deep stain on the panel from ink or blood;
• the material is not suitable for polishing agents.

Union

Rating: 4.9

In second place in the ranking is a domestic manufacturer that produces both individual MDF panels and ready-made headsets. The company strives to maintain high quality in order to compete with European brands. The most famous lines of the company are Alleanza Room and Alleanza Kitchen, which offer MDF boards for living rooms and rooms with high humidity. Buyers in the reviews like that you can immediately buy from the manufacturer the necessary trifle that comes in handy in the manufacture of headsets. The high quality of the products is due to the release on the German KOCH equipment, installed in 2012 and having no analogues in Russia.

We singled out this manufacturer as the best in the ranking because they produce special MDF panels for wall decoration. These are durable boards that do not require additional processing. There is a large selection of color options. The surface is protected from mold and mildew. It is worth paying attention to MDF wall panels from this manufacturer when decorating various premises (offices, cafes, restaurants, bars).

Advantages

• good sound insulation of panels;
• resistance to high temperatures;
• impregnation from fungi;
• produces accompanying elements (cornices, corners, light strips).

disadvantages

• there is a factory cut curve;
• the panels are heavy and need reliable fastening;
• not all types of MDF can be used in wet rooms;
• can not be washed often.

Albico

Rating: 4.8

The third place in the rating is taken by a relatively young Belarusian manufacturer, which has been on the market for only 5 years. Albico has already managed to take part in 19 international exhibitions and received a diploma for the use of the latest technologies in production. The production of MDF panels is carried out on the Italian equipment “Orma”. The manufacturer tries to ensure that the products comply with the E1 formaldehyde emission class, and its amount does not exceed 10 mg per 100 g of material. The company offers customers several lines of MDF: Sp-lida, Master Gloss, standard Sp and Pl series. For lovers of special finishes, there is a VIP decor series.

Our experts liked the manufacturer for a special line with 3D panels. For its production, MDF is used, 4 mm thick, which is pressed in a matrix. This allows you to give the material a different embossed shape (branches, leaves, weaving, bark beetle, etc.). Users in the reviews also like the wide variety of glossy panels with mesmerizing printed designs covered with laminate (for example, glasses with cherries and ice on a black background, or cherry blossoms).

Advantages

• production is carried out on Italian equipment;
• the plates have no smell;
• sheets are produced with a thickness of 4 to 18 mm;
• a very wide selection of printed designs.

disadvantages

• there is a discrepancy with the color saturation catalog;
• varnish can be applied unevenly;
• when buying, decorative printing must be checked on each sheet (it can be different);
• not resistant to household chemicals.

Finitura

Rating: 4.7

Our rating is continued by a domestic manufacturer engaged in the production of MDF since 1994. Now the company's assortment includes 350 types of various panels. The production is focused on four product lines: 3D panels with laminated top, 3D panels for painting, 2D panels with precious wood finishes and 2D panels for painting. The sheets can be painted in any color according to the RAL table. As a decor, the company offers interesting solutions from MDF panels, for example, a large wall map of the world, which will look spectacular in the hall or office.

The manufacturer was included in the rating of the best due to the presence of unique MDF panels covered with natural veneer on the outside. Thanks to this, the top layer looks even more attractive and is able to withstand increased temperature and mechanical stress. The company also equips the panels with connecting grooves, which simplifies installation. Buyers in the reviews like the possibility of assembling MDF with locks both vertically and horizontally.

Advantages

• two-layer construction;
• large selection of colors;
• maximum module size 200×2800 mm;
• there are 2D and 3D types of design.

disadvantages

• few options, thinner than 10 mm;
• high price;
• difficult to paint yourself.

Eurostar

Rating: 4.6

Eurostar is in fifth place in the rating. The manufacturer is known in Russia and neighboring countries. The catalog contains 11 variants of MDF colors, divided into groups: glossy light Savannah boards, darker glossy panels “Oak”, “Golden Velvet” and “Maple”. There is a particularly dark series 'Mahogany'. Buyers in the reviews like walnut veneered MDF. A special feature of the production is the production of boards with a thickness of only 7 mm Despite the small assortment, the products are in high demand, since they are sold at a more favorable price than the above-mentioned participants in the rating.

In our opinion, the manufacturer deserves a place in the TOP-7 on the basis of the manufacture of wall MDF with a width of 250 mm. Other companies produce panels 195-200 mm. The increased dimensions are practical for covering large wall areas or making cabinetry with fewer joints.

Advantages

• attractive price;
• smooth glossy surface;
• increased area of ​​each sheet;
• impregnated with a composition that increases moisture resistance.

disadvantages

• only one thickness option – 7 mm;
• 11 types of colors;
• you can buy MDF only in packs of 6 plates;
• there are no matte boards in the catalog.

Avic

Rating: 4.5

The sixth place in the rating is taken by the AVIC brand, which is the brainchild of Roskitinvest LLC. The manufacturer has appeared in Russia since 2008 and is part of the large Chinese group AVIC Forestry. There is a wood processing plant in the Tomsk region. The main activity of the company was the production of edged boards, but gradually the range expanded to MDF, chipboard, plywood, OSB panels. Now the production of MDF from this brand occupies up to 35% of the domestic market. The plant produces up to 300,000 m³ of boards per year. You can buy products both in cut panels and in the form of finished furniture.

A domestic manufacturer with Chinese roots is included in the rating due to the affordable cost of the panels. Despite the low cost, MDF is available in various thicknesses and color options. There is a separate series with natural veneer finishing from noble wood species.

Advantages

• a large selection of colors;
• on sale MDF with a cross section from 4 to 18 mm;
• raw materials are extracted from a clean forest park in the Tomsk region.

disadvantages

• the official site does not have a detailed catalog;
• difficult logistics to the European part of Russia;
• cooperate only with wholesale buyers.

Nevsky laminate

Rating: 4.4

Our rating is completed by a manufacturer from the Leningrad Region, whose plant is located in the village of Nevskaya Dubrovka. The company was founded in 1998 and uses hardwood (alder, aspen, birch) for the production of MDF. German equipment is used for the production of panels. Designers closely follow the fashion trends in the world of decoration and try to keep up with the leading brands. Customers like the fact that here you can not only buy some MDF boards, but also complex solutions – this saves time in the subsequent manufacture of furniture or wall decoration. Plates are presented in the catalog by the Alternative line and are glossy, matte, with fine embossing. There are options that imitate metal (aluminum, copper, etc.).

The manufacturer is included in the rating due to the presence in the catalog of special types of MDF, such as 'Fire-resistant' and 'Moisture-resistant'. The panels are colored red and green, respectively. This expands the scope of use of sheets when decorating rooms with high humidity or rooms with higher fire safety requirements.

Advantages

• production is carried out on German equipment;
• strict quality control;
• there are all certificates;
• interesting options for embossing MDF.

disadvantages

• not the most affordable price;
• no 3D drawing
• do not deal with lacquered MDF UV-LAC.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.