Information on Engineered Wood Products

Furniture World Magazine

What's in today's home furnishings? More and more, the answer is Engineered Wood. It has become the material of choice for many of the finest furniture and cabinet manufacturers. And for consumers too. Here's why: Quality: Today's Engineered Wood is produced under stringent manufacturing standards using precisely refined wood fiber and ultrastrong adhesives to make high grade particleboard and medium density fiberboard (MDF). Engineered Wood and solid wood are often combined to work together, taking advantage of the unique qualities of each to create beautiful and durable results. Durability: Engineered Wood provides consistent, uniform strength. It is highly resistant to warping, cracking and splitting, whereas solid wood can have voids, knots, and other imperfections that can't meet this requirement. High performance standards make Engineered Wood a superior choice for most furniture, cabinet and architectural applications. Value: Thanks to advanced technology, precise engineering and the efficient use of wood fiber, Engineered Wood furnishings usually cost less than their solid wood counterparts. That means materials that perform beautifully, at a price consumers can afford. Style: Okay, so it's well made, but how does it look? Consumers expect visual style and appeal. A smooth, flawless surface is critical for today's decorative veneers and laminates, and only the face of an Engineered Wood panel meets these requirements. Stylish curves, arches, embossing and trim were once only possible with solid wood. Today's versatile Engineered Wood can do all these things as well or better.