These materials are not low-quality substitutes for solid wood. Furniture made with particleboard and MDF is less likely to warp, crack or split. The engineered wood cores also allow for a variety of finish options, including veneers, laminates, foils and printing. In fact, it is impossible to use wood veneers over anything except a wood core because of the way the wood veneers expand and contract. The dimensional stability of particleboard and MDF also make them ideal for use in tables, since warping or splitting the tops can spell disaster.
Consumers know very little about furniture.
It's up to us as an industry to make them aware of the value that we offer. A Manufacturer's Perception According to Davld Leffler, Senior Vice . President, of Century Furniture the company is a firm believer in particleboard and MDF and sees a number of advantages to the products. The first and foremost thing is warping. The application of fancy veneers is superior on particleboard than it is on solid wood.