"Industrial wood is a prevalent material that broadly used in modern furniture production. Unlike natural wood, industrial wood is made from scrap wood, wood pulp or wood chips, bonded with together with a technical glue and pressed under high pressure to form large wooden panels”. This not only maximizes the uses of wood but also creates products with high durability and aesthetics.

An Cuong Wood Joint Stock Company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of materials, solutions, and furniture made from industrial wood in Vietnam and the region. Notably, all An Cuong industrial wood product lines are certified by Green Label – Singapore for their green, clean, environmentally and user-friendly attributes. Additionally, these products the GreenGuard certificate from the UL organization, recognized as one of the most prestigious certifications globally for product safety and environmental responsibility and friendliness.

6 types of industrial wood are most commonly used in An Cuong interior wood products on the market today. Let's learn about these 6 types of wood to help customers get helpful information when shopping for furniture for their home and office.

Particle Boards (PB), also refered to as chipboard, is a type of engineered wood panel produced by grinding wood scraps and powder into chips. These particles are then bonded together with adhesive glue and pressed under high temperatures to create wood panels with various thickness specfications.

02 types of particleboard cores:
Standard particle board: wood chipboard is manufactured according to usual standards and is not moisture-resistant
Moisture-proof particle board: also known as green core board, is standard particle board wood mixed with additives to increase the bond between wood fibers, good strength, and moisture resistance.

MFC stands for Melamine Faced Chipboard, a wood-based chipboard covered with Melamine plastic. MFC boards have extremely wide applications, especially in office furniture, houses, luxury apartments, hospitals, schools, and children's furniture.

Currently, 80% of wooden furniture on the market uses MFC boards because of reasonable prices, rich colors, and diverse and modern applications. With MFC wood, under the usage and weather conditions in Vietnam and the indoor environment, furniture can ensure a lifespan of 10 - 15 years without any change in quality.

MDF is the abbreviation for Medium Density Fiberboard, produced by breaking down wood chips, tree branches and similar materials into cellulose wood fibers. This process involves mechanical breakdown using machinery followed by refining the wood into a fibrous consistency. Subsequently, the fibers are then washed to remove impurities and unwanted minerals. Afterward, the refined cellulose fibers are then combined with glue, wood fiber powder (cellulose), paraffin wax, wood protectant, inorganic filler powder.

Like MFC boards, Melamine MDF is also widely used in office furniture, houses, luxury apartments, hospitals, schools, and children's furniture, … With a smooth and flat surface, Melamine MDF can meet many higher technical requirements, especially for decorative surfaces that require high gloss and smoothness, helping these surfaces achieve high efficiency, the highest response, and details need drilling shaping, and painting...

Melamine high-density fiberboard (MDF) has gained significant customer preference in interior design applications due to its exceptional properties. The smooth and level surface of Melamine MDF caters to demanding technical specifications, particularly for decorative surfaces requiring a high degree of gloss and smoothness. This characteristic enables the creation of highly reflective and immaculate surfaces, ideal for intricate details such as drilling, shaping, and painting. Additionally, the high density of HDF imbues Melamine MDF with superior hardness and dimensional stability compared to conventional industrial wood panels.

CDF wood or Black HDF wood - an excellent solution for products that require high moisture and water resistance, such as kitchen cabinets, partitions, lavabos, toilet walls, coffee table tops, decorative walls, and cutting equipment complex shapes. CDF panels are affordable, have diverse surface colors (similar to the surface color of An Cuong's melamine), and are easy to construct with popular industrial panel machines today. In particular, the black dyed board core is an absolute plus for making the decorative details look more aesthetically pleasing. The outstanding feature is its ability to withstand moisture and water, which is highly appreciated and is an absolute advantage in the home interior environment. CDF only needs to be wiped with oil on the edges of the board before it can be used as a final detail.

Plywood is a creation of the engineered wood industry. This Plywood is made from many layers of natural veneer arranged perpendicularly continuously according to the grain direction of each layer. These layers are glued together with Phenol or Formaldehyde glue under heat and pressure.

WPB wood with PVC-based structure, WPB panels are lightweight, fire retardant, and completely waterproof, widely used for advertising designs, fairs, interior and exterior decoration, especially doors waterproof, kitchen cabinets, toilet cabinets, toilet walls, decorative walls... WPB has outstanding durability, especially with no termites, no moldy, and is safe for users' health.

WPB wood can not only use existing smooth and beautiful surfaces for construction but can also be coated with other surface materials to create diverse colors and patterns, such as Acrylic, Laminate, paint, or PVC film coating… In particular, An Cuong accepts no-line collage processing and pasting processing for Acrylic-coated WPB panels, laminate and PVC coating processing on the WPB surface.

How to determine different types of industrial wood:

Industrial wood has many outstanding advantages compared to natural wood, making it a popular choice in many different applications, especially furniture and construction. Here are some main benefits of industrial wood:

Industrial wood is often much cheaper than natural wood. This is because the industrial wood production process takes advantage of secondary materials, helping to reduce input material costs.

Industrial wood is more resistant to warping, shrinkage, and termites than natural wood. The production process with modern technology helps industrial wood have high durability and stability.

Industrial wood is easily covered with surface layers such as melamine, laminate, veneer, acrylic high gloss to help create a variety of designs and colors, meeting aesthetic needs consumer diversity.

Industrial wood production often uses waste wood, wood chips, or short-term crops, helping to reduce deforestation and protect the environment. Some recycled materials are used to produce industrial wood.

Easy construction and installation: Industrial wood is uniform in size and thickness, making cutting and assembly easier. Industrial wood products are also often designed in a modular style, making them convenient for installation and replacement.

Some types of industrial wood, such as moisture-proof MDF or HDF, are specially treated to increase moisture resistance and fire resistance, suitable for areas with high humidity or other requirements of high safety.

Industrial wood has a unique structure that helps effectively insulate sound and heat, creating a more comfortable living and working environment.

Industrial wood is becoming increasingly popular in the manufacturing and interior decoration industry thanks to many outstanding advantages. However, it also has disadvantages that users need to pay attention to. Here are some main disadvantages of industrial wood:

Industrial wood usually does not have the same durability and longevity as natural wood. Industrial wood will likely be damaged faster due to solid forces or harsh environmental conditions.

Although some types of industrial wood are improved to resist moisture, most industrial wood is still capable of being damaged when exposed to water for long periods. This reduces the lifespan and aesthetics of the product.

Because industrial wood is made from wood chips, its grain structure is not tightly linked to that of natural wood. Therefore, industrial wood is not capable of carving and sculpting details for interior products that require sophistication and complexity in design.

Industrial wood is more challenging than natural wood when damaged. Scratches, dents, or damage often require replacing the entire panel rather than just fixing a portion.

Compared to natural wood, the bearing capacity of industrial wood is lower. This can affect the durability and stability of furniture products made from industrial wood.

Although industrial wood has a variety of designs and colors, it is still limited in customization compared to natural wood. Unique and complex designs are often complicated to make with industrial wood.

In summary, although industrial wood brings many economic and aesthetic benefits, users must carefully consider the above disadvantages when choosing this material for interior projects.

Previously, a perception existed that industrial wood constituted artificial or imitation wood products. However, advancements in global engineering and technology have challenged this perspective. An Cuong Wood exemplifies this shift by pioneering a significant investment (over $5 million USD) in Southeast Asia's sole German EIR (Embossed In Register) industrial wood production line. This technology achieves a high degree of natural wood aesthetics. Each wood color undergoes a meticulous process on this modern line, employing dipping, pressing, and embossing techniques to replicate natural wood grain patterns, knots, and textures. Consequently, contemporary industrial wood products possess a level of natural beauty that can be indistinguishable from genuine wood at first glance.

The modern furniture manufacturing industry is witnessing a growing adoption of industrial wood, driven by its competitive pricing, diverse aesthetic possibilities, and alignment with environmentally conscious practices.

A thorough understanding of the various types of industrial wood and their corresponding applications empowers both consumers and designers to make informed decisions regarding product selection, ensuring optimal suitability for their specific needs.

An Cuong wood not only beautifies the living space but also contributes to protecting your family's health and our green environment.

Experience in choosing to buy industrial wood

An Cuong tells you a few essential experiences you should keep in mind to ensure you are buying quality industrial wood products that reflect the actual value of your money. The same reference you offline:

Learn about reputable industrial wood brands on the market. Consider the brand, brand certifications, product and service quality certifications, and feedback from previous customers.

You should also visit the product showroom to learn more about the sensory aspect and get advice about the product and its usage needs. In addition, the consultant will advise you on interior solutions to help you gain valuable and exciting information to beautify your living space.

In addition to selecting a reputable and branded industrial wood supplier, you should also decide on professional interior design and construction consulting units that are heat-friendly and thoughtful, with professional knowledge and an understanding of new materials. This will help you give your living space a neat and modern look.

Compare the price and quality of the product. Don't just choose the cheapest product and forget about the quality factor. Calculate your cost value ratio to ensure you're investing in the right product.

After the furniture has been produced, you can visually check the material color and product quality. In addition, big brands will provide value-added invoices and delivery notes. These things allow you to check the origin and source of goods.

Hopefully, the above experiences will help you buy industrial wood confidently and intelligently, ensuring you will get quality products that suit your needs.

How do you properly use and clean industrial wood? 

Proper use and cleaning of industrial wood is essential in maintaining the beauty and durability of your home's interior. Below are steps and notes to help you clean and preserve industrial wood effectively: