HDF v/s Block Board

HDF

Block Board

Raw Material HDF is High Density Fiberboard and is similar to particle board and medium-density board but it is much denser and stronger.  It is made by compressing wood fibers mechanically. Style/Finishing HDF is a much stronger board compared to MDF and it gives a smooth and uniform surface wherever it is applied. HDF does not have any grain and it can be finished by applying paint on it. If you want wood grain finishing then you would need to put a veneer or teak ply on the HDF board   Maintenance To protect HDF the steps below should be taken. Make sure that the board does not  get in touch with water as it can damage it. Clean the board with a clean soft cloth to remove the dust.  Do not mop with damp cloth.  Once you finish the HDF with paint or veneer wood then the maintenance steps for those finishes should be followed accordingly. Advantages HDF comes with a smooth surface. HDF is High density board has more strength compared to MDF and Particle board Great solution for indoor and outdoor furniture, wall paneling,  furniture, room partitions, and doors. Disadvantages HDF is the best board when compared with particle board and MDF. Still a lot of carpenters prefer wood block board compared to HDF as they are more confident about the nail holding capabilities of natural wood whose blocks are used to build the block board

Raw Material Block board is a type of board made by wooden pieces inserted between ply of hardwood which bonded together under a high pressure and temperature.  Style/Finishing Block board does not have any grain and it can be finished by applying paint on it. If you want wood grain finishing then you would need to put a veneer or teak ply on the block board   Maintenance To protect block board the steps below should be taken. Make sure that the board does not  get in touch with water as it can damage it. Clean the board with a clean soft cloth to remove the dust.  Do not mop with damp cloth.  Once you finish the block board with paint or veneer wood then the maintenance steps for those finishes should be followed accordingly. Advantages Block boards are light in weight and comes with a high strength.  Easy to handle and work with.  Used for all site applications, furniture and door manufacturing with high utility. Disadvantages Comparatively expensive.