FREESTONE PRODUCT GUIDE
MDF & Particleboard Cores
Two composite core options, each with its own construction. Start with MDF or particleboard, then specify the decorative face, back and finish.
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MDF — wood-fiber construction
Medium-density fiberboard is made from wood fibers and resin. When specifying an MDF-core panel, tell us about the required surface appearance, machining and fastening details for your job.
Sheet formats
4′ × 6′ · 4′ × 8′ · 4′ × 10′
Thicknesses
1/8″, 5.2 mm, 1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 1″
PBC — wood-particle construction
Particleboard core is made from wood particles and resin. Identify PBC in your request so the core and decorative faces are specified together.
Sheet formats
4′ × 8′ · 4′ × 10′
Thicknesses
1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″, 1″
Confirm the core, thickness and sheet format together. These lists do not imply that every combination is available. Sheet formats are nominal.
Specify the face, back and finish
Veneer & appearance
Tell us the species, face and back grades, veneer cut and matching pattern your job calls for. Cut and match affect the appearance of the finished panel; they are separate from the core construction.
Cut & match options
Ask about rotary whole piece, rotary spliced, plain sliced, rift and quarter cuts. Matching options include whole piece, spliced, book, slip and random, with sequencing and numbering available for specified work.
Surface preparation
Tell us the sanding and finish your job requires. Discuss unfinished panels or clear UV finishing with your face and core selection.
Confirm the requested species, grade, cut, match and finish together. Availability depends on the complete panel specification.
Questions buyers ask
How do MDF and PBC differ?
MDF uses wood fibers; particleboard uses wood particles. Tell us your machining, fastening, weight and surface requirements so we can discuss a suitable panel specification.
How are these different from CFC?
Combination Fiber Core uses a veneer-core construction with a thin MDF cross-band. MDF and PBC are composite core options.
Documents & technical support
Hardwood Plywood SDS (PDF)
CARB & EPA authorization (PDF)
For an exact finished-panel specification or the documentation required for your order, include the product, construction and dimensions in your inquiry.
Let’s specify your panel
Include the core, finished thickness, sheet size, face and back requirements, cut and match, finish, quantity, delivery location and requested timing.
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