Formica פורמייקה
-A plastic laminate sheets with melamine resin, that’s heat resistant and easy to clean. Some of the uses of formica is kitchen cabinets both the exterior and to line the inside of the cabinets, it can also be used as tabletops and countertops. It’s very comman in the bathroom to have the sink and the counters made out of formica as well as shower pans. You can also get flooring out of formica.
MDF
– Medium-density fiberboard, is an engineered wood product, made by breaking down hardwoods and softwoods into wood fibers. Since MDF is made from broken down woods, there are no visible wood grains or rings. Mdf is one of the most versatile building materials as it is relatively inexpensive and pretty durable. It is generally denser than plywood. It is used mostly in the furniture industry, to make cabinets, bookcases, etc.
Veener פורניר
-Thin sheets of wood, that are usually glued to boards of wood, such an MDF, Particle board, or plywood. They are ideal for doors, panels and curved surfaces, since they are thin and can be glued over the edges and rounded surfaces. They are used on furniture such as both interior and exterior of cabinets, desk, tabletops, doors, drawers, furniture, shelves. Veeners give the look of solid wood for a fraction of the price.
Particle Board סיבי
-Made of sawdust that is mixed with resin and pressed into sheets. Particle board is cheaper and more dense than regular plywood, it can be used when cost is more important than strength and appearance. It has had a major influence on the furniture industry, since it’s cost is lower than any other type of wood
Plywood עץ סנדוויץ
-Plywood is an engineered wood product made up of thin layers of wood veeners. They are pressed and bonded together to create one solid piece, with adjacent layers having their wood grains rotaed up to 90 degree. This is called cross-graining and it is important as it helps reduce the tendency for the wood to split when nailed at the corners, it also reduces shrinkage and expansion, as well as making sure that the panels stay strong and stabile in all directions.