MDF Exterior

Order cut-to-size MDF exterior sheets online

You choose MDF exterior for outdoor projects because it is easy to work with and therefore gives a lot of design freedom. You can easily order cut-to-size MDF exterior online. We saw or mill this sheet material with millimetre accuracy. MDF for outdoor use you can be cut or milled to size into various shapes. The most commonly chosen shape is a rectangle, but we also mill circles, ovals, hexagons or even parallelograms for you. Do you want to have your do-it-yourself project neatly finished? Then choose one of the available (edge) finishes.

MDF exterior: what is it?

MDF exterior is the MDF variant that can be used in humid conditions as well as outdoors, it is a waterproof sheet. Because of this property, this sheet is also called MDF waterproof. This wooden sheet has the user-friendliness of MDF but with added waterproof properties. These sheets can be recognized by the grey core. Compared to other sheet materials, the fibre structure of these MDF sheets is less sensitive to shrinkage and expansion at varying temperatures. In addition, MDF Exterior is compressed under high pressure during manufacture, higher than MDF natural and moisture-resistant MDF. Because of this density, this sheet material is more resistant to weather influences. If you want to work on a 'blank sheet' that can withstand different weather conditions, opt for MDF exterior.

MDF exterior is a structural sheet. This means that this sheet material still needs the necessary finishing before it can be used for visual applications.

Available thicknesses of MDF exterior

MDF can be ordered in different thicknesses. You can easily specify your desired thickness during the ordering process. This way you can be sure that the sheet material meets your requirements: both the size and thickness of the material. The following thicknesses are available: 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 18 mm, 22 mm and 25 mm.

Machining MDF exterior sheets

Treating MDF Exterior is essential. When using MDF exterior outside, all edges need to be sealed for optimal use. You do this by first priming the material and then coating it with a lacquer suitable for outdoor applications. The sheet edges are best treated with edge sealer before priming. Avoid contact with the ground.

Specific applications of MDF Exterior

MDF exterior is the material of choice for outdoor projects. Examples include: fascias, door panels, parts of garden furniture, boat interior and a display or billboard for outside.

Alternatives to MDF exterior or waterproof MDF sheets

Is MDF Exterior not the right type of wood for your job? Do you want a board that can come into contact with the ground? Then go for MDF tricoya or check out our other MDF board materials below. Looking for a board material with wood grain? Then go for plywood.