Laminated and Pre-Laminated Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) are two distinct types of engineered wood products that enjoys varied interior use applications in new as well as old constructions. Since these are two terminologies in the industry’s vocabulary, it will not be out of context to understand their differences for informed decision making in furniture production, interior design and construction.
Laminated MDF involves applying a decorative laminate or veneer to a plain MDF board using adhesives and pressure. This process allows for flexibility in design and material selection, offering customizable surface finishes and a wide range of laminate options. Additionally, laminated MDF is cost effective. However, it also has some drawbacks, including the potential for delamination, requiring additional processing steps, and increased labour costs.
Prelaminated MDF, on the other hand, is manufactured, with the laminate already applied during the production process. This integration ensures enhanced bond strength, reduces the risk of delamination, and streamlines production. Prelaminated MDF benefits include improved durability, simplified installation, and consistent quality.
So, when choosing between laminated and prelaminated MDF, consider your project requirements. Opt for laminated MDF for custom designs and budget-friendly options. Choose prelaminated MDF for high traffic areas and durability focused projects.
Another important qualifier about these two seemingly different but intrinsically related products is that customers usually purchase pre-laminated boards when they like the available shades. If a shade isn’t available, they tend to opt for only laminated boards.
In India, Action TESA – which is an integral part of one of India’s largest business conglomerates, namely Action Group, and individually stands tall as “India’s largest company offering multiple products for interior use under one roof by producing more than 3 Lakhs SKU’s” – offers both the range of Laminated MDF Board and Prelaminated MDF Board, with predisposition to being the best in the industry. The range of this engineered Laminated Plywood offered by Action Tesa is simply unbeatable!
Before we tell you a little more about these offerings by Action TESA, let us introduce you to its parent group, viz., The Action Group:
Action Group – A Brief Introduction
The Action Group, one of India’s largest business conglomerates, was established in the early 1970s under the enlightened leadership of Shri N K Aggrawal, a respected leader, visionary and philanthropist. Its journey began with Action Shoes, a footwear brand that quickly gained massive popularity and became a household name. Driven by a spirit of continuous growth, innovation and commitment to excellence, the Group has subsequently diversified its operations across multiple sectors including footwear, electronics, real estate, chemicals, flex manufacturing, coal mining, and engineered wood panel products.
Recognizing the anticipated future in demand for MDF, the Group proactively expanded its portfolio to include the manufacturing of Particle Board and MDF, along with a range of value added products such as HDHMR, Boilo, HDF Laminate Wooden Flooring, Embossed HDF, UV coated panel, Acrylic Hi-Gloss boards, and HDHMR doors under the brand name Action TESA. With a combination of technical expertise and an extensive array of designs available in a rich palette, Action TESA products have today emerged as the preferred choice for customers.
Notably, Action TESA proudly installed India’s first and only 7th generation Contiroll Siempelkamp GmbH & co., Germany, solidifying its position as the largest engineered wood panel products manufacturer in the country with an annual production capacity of 750,000 CBM. This commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that Action TESA maintains its leading position in the panel industry.
Action TESA has achieved several significant milestones. It introduced the first thin MDF plant in India and currently holds the top position in the panel industry within the country. The company also pioneered the introduction of DOME Technology providing unique features of each product. Additionally, Action TESA established the first true HDF-based laminate wooden flooring manufacturing facility in India. Furthermore, the company introduced UV high gloss Panels for the first time in the country. This unwavering commitment to innovation and advancement has gone a long way in solidifying Action TESA’s corporate leadership position in its respective field.
And now, a few words about Laminated and Pre-Laminated MDF Boards by Action TESA:
About Laminated and Pre-Laminated MDF Boards @ Action TESA
Action TESA offers a comprehensive range of laminated and pre-laminated Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) products, catering to diverse applications in furniture production, interior design, and construction.
Action TESA’s laminated MDF Boards provide versatility and customisation options. With a wide range of laminate designs and finishes, these boards offer enhanced aesthetic appeal, improved durability, and increased design flexibility. Additionally, they are cost effective and easy to install and maintain.
In contrast, Action TESA’s pre laminated MDF boards prioritise durability and efficiency. Manufactured with the laminate integrated during production, these boards boast enhanced bond strength, reduced risk of delamination and streamlined installation. Ideal for high traffic areas and commercial projects, prelaminated MDF boards ensure consistent quality and simplified maintenance.
Some of the Action TESA’s Products in this particular range are:
● Standard Laminated MDF
● Prelaminated MDF
● Moisture Resistant Laminated MDF
● Fire Resistant Prelaminated MDF
● Eco-Friendly Laminated MDF
In addition to this categorisation, Action TESA’s products in this range can be further classified as the following 4 types of pre-laminated boards:
1. Pre Laminated Board
2. UV & Acrylic Prelaminated Board
3. ORNAMATTE Matte Finish Pre-Laminated Board
4. 200 + Shades
A word of introduction about each of them will not be out of place here:
1. Action TESA Pre Laminated Board
You have briefly read about Action TESA’s Pre-Laminated MDF Board in the above write-up. To elucidate on this further, let us tell you a little more about Action TESA’s MDF Board.
Action TESA’s Medium Density Fiberboard is an excellent choice for making modern-age furniture. It has a better resistance against temperature change and humidity than solid wood and ply. A lighter and more durable Engineering Wood option is actually ideal to produce price-less furniture. Action TESA uses German Technology and Hard Wood precisely to manufacture MDF boards. With its homogenous structure and consistent quality, the Action TESA MDF board has a unique edge over available products in the marketplace.
Action TESA produces Interior and Exterior Grade MDF boards. They are engineered to meet the vivid needs of customers and remain great in changing Indian weather. They are resistant to termites, borers, fungus and moisture. They are eco-friendly and a perfect choice to produce quality furniture.
Some of this product’s Key Application Areas include • Kitchen Shutters • Wall Paneling • Furniture • Fixtures • Modular Kitchen • Wardrobes • Decorative Display Panels • Can be use in door manufacturing • Shoe Heel & lasts • Railway Cushion Base
2. Action TESA UV & Acrylic Prelaminated Board
Apart from the generic MDF Boards, Action TESA also offers UV & Acrylic Prelaminated Boards.
Action TESA UV High Gloss Board
Action TESA UV Boards are ready to use panels with no further finishing required on surface. Here, Europium Decorative paper is used on the surface of Exterior Grade MDF Board & a special kind of prelamination process is adopted to make boards before UV coatings. A series of 9 layer coating is done on prelaminated boards.
Keeping pace with growth and with commitment to serve the rapidly growing interiors industry, Action TESA has added another superior interior product in its basket by introducing High Gloss Acrylic Surface MDF Boards. Action TESA Acrylic Faced MDF combines the look and feel of a solid surface acrylic with an ultra-high gloss surface in a contemporary range of designs and effects.
All Action TESA Acrylic Surface Boards have a near mirror quality surface (just like a glass mirror) and are easy to install and clean. All they need is a soft, wet cloth. Action TESA Acrylic Boards have natural colour and unique designs. The collection includes 49 exotic designs suited for any interior and furniture design application.
Some of this product’s Key Application Areas include • Kitchen Shutters, • Wall Paneling • Sliding Wardrobe • Fixtures • Modular Kitchen • Furniture Panels • Decorative Display Panels • Product Display Units • Wall Cladding
Action TESA Acrylic High Gloss Board
Keeping pace with growth and with commitment to serve the rapidly growing interiors industry, Action TESA adds another superior interior product in its basket by introducing High Gloss Acrylic Surface MDF Boards. Action TESA Acrylic Faced MDF combines the look and feel of a solid surface acrylic with an ultra-high gloss surface in a contemporary range of designs and effects.
All TESA Acrylic Surface Boards have a near mirror quality surface (just like a glass mirror) and are easy to install and clean. All they need is a soft, wet cloth. Action TESA Acrylic Boards have natural colour and unique designs. The collection includes 19 exotic designs suited for any interior and furniture design application.
Application Areas: Action TESA Acrylic Boards can be used in decoration of walls/cabinets or whole styling. They can also be used for household decoration furniture like bedroom/living room/ wardrobe shutters/kitchen shutters and various other multipurpose applications .
3. Action TESA ORNAMATTE Matte Finish Pre-Laminated Board
Yet another offering in this category of product is Action TESA ORNAMATTE Matte Finish Board.
About ORNAMATTE
Action TESA’s ORNAMATTE is a remarkable range of Matte finishes that fills you with a world of creativity and limitless possibilities. ORNAMATTE is a harmonious blend of sophistication and elegance, that gives you an exquisite realm of serene peace of mind.
Some Key Attributes of Action TESA ORNAMATTE are as mentioned below:
Anti-Fingerprint: You can close your eyes and run your hand gently across Action TESA’s ORNAMATTE’s surface, and then open your eyes to see a captivating spectrum of colours. As your hands feel the velvety Smooth Satin Finish, you’ll be happy to find that there are no ugly fingerprints to disturb its beauty. Indeed, Action TESA’s ORNAMATTE feels luxurious and also is flawless!
Surface Coating Deactivation Technology: Action TESA’s ORNAMATTE employs cutting-edge technology that takes your imagination to new heights. With a diverse range of ORNAMATTE shades at are at your disposal, you can have the creative freedom to design without any limitation. Rightly then, it’s time to let the artist in you fly knowing that Action TESA ORNAMATTE’s unique technology will turn your vision into a reality!
3H Scratch Resistance: Action TESA’s ORNAMATTE also has an exceptional scratch-resistance composition, offering a level of durability that makes it a winner. Its near-zero gloss level ensures that your ORNAMATTE creation remains elegant and pristine, ensuring you to enjoy furniture that remains so close to your heart.
So, our advice is: Add Action TESA’s ORNAMATTE into your lifestyle and observe a world where aesthetics, functionality, and elegance resonate in unison! What you can be sure of is that Action TESA’s ORNAMATTE will elevate your designs and bring your imagination to life in the most compelling and pleasant way!
Some of the Key Application Areas of this exclusive product include • Kitchen Shutters, • Wall Paneling • Sliding Wardrobe • Fixtures • Modular Kitchen • Furniture Panels • Decorative Display Panels • Product Display Units • Wall Cladding
4. 200 + Shades
If you look at this Action TESA product in totality, you will get to know that it comes in the widest possible range of 200 + Shades! This means that there is every possibility that you will find just the right material in just the right shade that you have in your mind and imagination.
To summarize, these products by Action TESA cater to various applications, including furniture production, interior design and decoration, construction and building, and packaging and shipping. By choosing Action TESA’s laminated and prelaminated MDF boards, customers benefit from enhanced product quality, improved durability, increased design flexibility, streamlined production and installation and cost effective solutions.
Conclusion
In today’s world, MDF Boards are the need of the hour. With so much high level protection needed by the customers, Action TESA has come up with Laminated MDF and Prelaminated MDF Boards as their two best options for giving the major makeover to the oddly processed Laminated Plywood. Action TESA gives design flexibility, budget considerations, long lasting durability and easy installation for its customers. Thanks to these stand-out hallmarks, the company & its brand ‘Action TESA’ has made its mark as India’s best engineered wood manufacturers by giving its customers the top notch product for a lifetime!