HIGH DENSITY

FIBREBOARD (HDF)
Anirudh Kulkarni
Nidhi Patil
Sanjay.K.S
Sujan.H.D
Vismaya Chandra

INTRODUCTION
Hardboard (not to be confused with hardwood), also called high-density
fiberboard (HDF), is a type of fiberboard, which is an engineered wood
product. This product is also known under Isorel or Masonite brand
names.

It is similar to particle board and medium-density fiberboard, but is

denser and much stronger and harder because it is made out of
exploded wood fibers that have been highly compressed.

Consequently, the density of hardboard is 31 lbs. or more per cubic foot

(500 kg/m) and is usually about 50-65 lbs. per cubic foot (8001040
kg/m).

It differs from particle board in that the bonding of the wood fibers
requires no additional materials, although resin is often added.

The hardboard variety is made without resin. The HDF version is made
with resin. Unlike particle board, it will not split or crack .

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

CHARACTERISTICS
- Easy processing
- High stability
- Increased density
- Smooth surface
-Suitable for surfaces applications (melamine facing, foil, veneer,
etc.)
-Unfinished
APPLICATIONS
- Interior design
- Furniture components
- Cupboard backs
- Doors, partitions
- Draw bases
- Packaging
- Shutters
-Substitute to hardboard

MANUFACTURE

MDF and HDF.mp4

The process of manufacturing fiberboard combines natural wood

fibers with synthetic polymer resins for bonding purposes. These
materials are mixed and then molded together in a dry environment
using high temperature and pressure to bond and shape the mixture
into individual panels. This method of manufacture in a dry process
helps to bond the elements together in a more uniform density that
retains its composite structure

Source - http://www.weihuaonline.com/Eng/files/DensityFiberboard.pdf

USES

Unlike solid wood, hardboard has no grain.

A wood veneer can be glued onto it to give the appearance of

solid wood.

Other overlays include Formica, laminated papers, ceramics, and

vinyl.

It has many uses, such as a substrate. It is used in construction,

flooring, furniture, home appliances, automobiles and cabinetry,
and is popular among acrylic and oil painters as a painting
surface due to its economical price (though it must be coated
with gesso or canvas before use).

Hardboard has often been used as the surface material in

clipboards, especially older models.

It is also used as the final layer in many skateboard ramps and

the half-pipe.

SIZES
High Density Fibreboard
THICKNESS
3.0mm (1/8)
4.8mm (3/16)
5.5mm (7/32)
DIMENSIONS
2440mm X 3660mm

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 panelling,

furniture, room partitions, and doors.

Disadvantages
HDF is expensive 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

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