plywood vs MDF

[rchisum]

I am building a bay window seat in my living room that will double as a place to store my electronics (in an open center) and DVD's (behind doors on each side) what material should I use Cabinet grade plywood or MDF?

[bwssr]

ifyou want a smooth, finish and not to sit on, MDF is easy to work...it will give a smooth edge..plywood will require an edger molding

[Bjankowski]

I agree 100 %.

[Skullworks52]

Cabinet grade plywood is superior to MDF.. It holds better. There are too many advantages to plywood than mdf.

[Kenny Borel]

MDF is just super thick cardboard. Screws hold on the flats but NOT on edge. If you will get dampness from humidity or sweating in winter it WILL swell up. Go with the ply

[River Racer]

MDF is just super thick cardboard. Screws hold on the flats but NOT on edge. If you will get dampness from humidity or sweating in winter it WILL swell up. Go with the ply

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[bassmatt72]

MDF is just super thick cardboard. Screws hold on the flats but NOT on edge. If you will get dampness from humidity or sweating in winter it WILL swell up. Go with the ply

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[theloneranger]

Do not use mdf.

[Texas Stalker]

Do not use mdf.

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[DaveS903]

MDF is just super thick cardboard. Screws hold on the flats but NOT on edge. If you will get dampness from humidity or sweating in winter it WILL swell up. Go with the ply

Yup. Use plywood.

[rchisum]

thanks guys I knew it would be the more expensive product. lol

[oneisnone]

thanks guys I knew it would be the more expensive product. lol

Thats the common denominator in all threads like this...We arent spending our money, so we wanna make sure we spend all of yours

[Eric T.]

Make the right choice and go with plywood..

[Texastaxi]

They both have pros and cons.
I'd need to know more about the installation and finish, before I can give an answer.

[scdavis50]

thanks guys I knew it would be the more expensive product. lol

Cheap, fast, good. Pick 2. Seems to be the rule for everything.