Use this guide to make samples, quotations and repeat orders describe the same construction.
CUZI MDF manufactures melamine-faced MDF at our factory in Shuyang, China. Bring your furniture finish and component schedule to us, and we can develop the board, sample, cutting and edge work together. A clear specification helps your workshop receive the surfaces and parts it expects, with the same references carried into the next order.
Name the melamine construction and delivered condition
Melamine MDF is an MDF core with resin-impregnated decorative paper pressed directly onto the board using heat and pressure. The decorative surface is applied before your workshop cuts, drills, edge-bands and assembles the panel. Name the core as MDF when ordering a melamine board, then identify the supplied faces and the work included.
The Composite Panel Association's TFL explanation describes this direct-fusing process. TFL means thermally fused laminate and identifies a surface construction; MDF identifies the core in this order. The printed colour, texture and gloss describe the finish that your furniture will show.
| Delivered condition | Information attached to the order | What your workshop receives |
|---|---|---|
| Full melamine MDF sheets | Core, sheet format, thickness, face A and face B | Faced sheets for your cutting and assembly |
| Cut rectangular parts | Material reference, part ID, quantity, size and direction | Identified rectangles at the specified cutting stage |
| Edge-banded parts | Covered edges, band reference and completed dimensions | Parts with the agreed edges and corners |
| Machined components | Current drawings, holes/profiles, finish and kit group | Parts with the quoted machining and identification |
Use Melamine MDF for the actual board selection, Cut-to-Size MDF for rectangular schedules and CNC MDF Processing for drawing-defined features. State the operations your workshop completes after delivery so the quote describes the supplied stage accurately.
HPL MDF uses a separately manufactured high-pressure laminate sheet bonded to MDF. Our HPL face-sheet options are 0.5–1.2 mm; this is an HPL specification. For melamine MDF, record the selected paper/resin surface system and complete panel thickness. The HPL and melamine comparison helps connect those constructions to your application and required surface performance.
Choose the MDF core and thickness basis
Select the core around the actual component: a shelf with a stated span/support, a cabinet side with hardware positions, a flat front or an interior panel with mounting details. The face gives the decorative appearance; core grade, thickness, geometry, support and fixing details contribute to how the part performs in use.
Our panel range is 2–35 mm. Listed full-sheet formats are 1220 × 2440, 2100 × 2800, 1830 × 3660, 1830 × 2440, 2440 × 3660 and 1830 × 4200 mm. The quote confirms the selected decor, core, format and quantity together. Keep parent-sheet dimensions separate from the finished dimensions of cut components.
CUZI MDF's published density ranges vary with thickness. Use them to identify the proposed core and request the particular product information relevant to your part.
| Published thickness group | CUZI MDF density range | Specification use |
|---|---|---|
| 2–4 mm | 800–810 kg/m³ | Identify the thin core and supported component |
| 5–8 mm | 780–800 kg/m³ | Connect the selected core to the part and fixing |
| 9–11 mm | 760–780 kg/m³ | Confirm the actual grade and processing requirement |
| 12–18 mm | 680–750 kg/m³ | Review thickness, support and hardware together |
| 19–35 mm | 650–680 kg/m³ | Review the section, weight and component design |
Our density guide explains how density information relates to selection and measurement. State whether an order thickness refers to the MDF core or the complete faced board. Record the actual finished thickness and tolerance that fit your hardware, grooves and assemblies; core thickness, completed panel thickness and cut-part dimensions each need their own basis.
For dry protected interiors, start with the selected standard core. For humid furniture locations, describe the exposure and discuss Moisture Resistant MDF or High Moisture Resistant MDF, together with the completed face, edges, joints and installation details. The core's moisture performance and the finished component's protection are both part of the order.
Record E0, E0.5 or E1 with the required test method, product scope and destination requirement. For a US or European purchase, send the actual procurement standard and required documents with the RFQ. We confirm the available documents for the proposed core and faced construction. The certificate and test-report guide helps your team match the document to the product, thickness, test and intended use.
Give face A and face B their own specification
Name face A as the main reference view on your drawing, and describe face B as the reverse. Both sides can be visible when a door opens or when a shelf is fitted. Double-faced supply can use a matching finish or different specified finishes. Single decorative-face supply includes the agreed reverse construction in the complete panel specification.
| Surface field | Face A: reference/visible face | Face B: reverse |
|---|---|---|
| Surface construction | Selected melamine paper/resin system | Matching melamine, another named decor or agreed balancing construction |
| Production identity | Production decor/reference and retained sample ID | Its own production reference and sample ID |
| Appearance | Colour/print, texture and gloss | Colour/print, texture and gloss for its visibility |
| Orientation | Named top edge and pattern direction | Direction related to the physical part/drawing |
| Use in assembly | Front, outside or other named visible surface | Inside, rear, visible or concealed surface |
| Delivered condition | Handling, cleanliness and any agreed protection | Its specified handling and protection condition |
Keep the face convention on every cut list, hole drawing, first-part check and label. A hinge operation from face B uses that named view and its datums. For different surfaces on the two sides, confirm the actual panel build and condition as a complete part with the selected size and handling.
White melamine MDF has a white decorative face over the selected MDF core. Black melamine MDF has a black decorative face; its cut edge exposes that core. For details that show colour through the core, compare our separate Black MDF. Woodgrain melamine uses a printed pattern, with scale, direction and surface texture selected for the furniture design.
When the reverse is concealed, describe the agreed construction and appearance requirement explicitly. A named reverse helps quotation, panel handling and later replacement orders use the same complete product. Where both sides are visible, compare both faces and their edge junctions in the sample set.
Turn the decor shortlist into a physical reference
Start in our melamine colour catalogue, or send a sample of the finish you already use. CU-U01 Alpine White, CU-U16 Soft Black and CU-W01 Natural Oak are catalogue starting references. Our written quotation identifies the actual production decor, texture and physical sample for your order.
Colour or print, texture and gloss are separate attributes. An oak print can be paired with different embossing and reflected appearance; two white surfaces can differ in tone, feel and sheen. Compare the combination in the intended viewing direction under lighting representative of the furniture location.
Keep these six details with the selected sample:
- Production decor/reference, with the catalogue shortlist recorded separately.
- Physical sample ID and which face or reverse it represents.
- Colour or print, pattern scale and the area reviewed.
- Texture and gloss, including orientation during comparison.
- Edge-band sample and the installed corner reference.
- Agreed variation, comparison conditions and order/revision reference.
Use a larger sample or first component when print scale, a directional finish or adjoining fronts needs review. Small swatches help shortlist a colour; the actual part helps your team see the arrangement of grain, reflection and edges. Describe any intended matching across a run before a cutting layout is confirmed.
Our melamine decor and texture approval guide develops the sample-comparison workflow. Keep the selected reference available for quotation and receiving. For a later order, compare the proposed batch to that retained reference and record agreed changes with the new order.
Specify surface performance for the intended use
The decorative face brings a finished surface to furniture, but each performance request needs a named property and test basis. A cabinet side, desk top and retail counter can have different priorities. State what the surface encounters and request the information for the particular melamine construction proposed for it.
| Requested property | Information to include | What the comparison addresses |
|---|---|---|
| Abrasion/wear | Required class or result, method and surface construction | Repeated surface wear for the intended use |
| Scratch resistance | Test method and required result | Resistance to the specified scratching test |
| Stain/cleaning behaviour | Relevant substances, cleaning method and criterion | The actual surface and maintenance requirement |
| Heat exposure | Equipment/contact condition and required information | The part's operating environment and detailing |
| Humidity performance | MDF core grade, exposure, protected edges and joints | The complete furniture component |
| Fire performance | Required classification, tested construction and installation scope | The proposed panel or assembly covered by the documents |
As a reference for how these properties are reported, EGGER's Eurodekor technical sheet uses EN 14322 surface requirements with EN 14323 test methods and distinguishes abrasion classes by construction. CUZI MDF's quotation and product documents identify the requested result for our proposed panel.
Keep wear, scratching and stain requirements individually named. Where the use needs a different surface construction, compare the proposed melamine option with HPL MDF and its specific data. A colour-matched appearance can still require a separate review of the selected surface's performance and edge detail.
For a fire-performance request, start with the required classification, the intended application and the complete facing/core/installation build. Discuss the appropriate Fire Rated MDF construction and document coverage with us. The fire-document checklist helps connect the classification report to thickness, faces, mounting and the actual application.
Map direction to the actual parts
Relate grain or decor direction to each component's scheduled length or width. Mark the top/reference edge and face A view, then keep these names in the cutting plan and labels. Flat panels with identical outside dimensions can have different direction, handed machining or positions in the furniture.
For a directional schedule, identify:
- Face A and the named top/reference edge for each part.
- Grain or decor direction relative to length and width.
- Rotation permissions for the actual finish and component.
- Separate IDs for left/right or other handed parts.
- Sequence positions for adjoining doors, panels or visible runs.
- The drawing, elevation or sample used to check the assembled appearance.
The diagram below uses two fictional doors, D01 and D02. Each is 1200 mm long × 450 mm wide after the assumed edge work, with woodgrain direction along the length. Both have a named woodgrain face A and white melamine face B. The drawing shows two neighbouring face A views; their physical top edges stay identifiable when the parts are handled or machined from the reverse.
The face grain marks are schematic; the actual print, scale and sequence follow the physical sample and furniture elevation. Adjacent doors can share a direction while showing different portions of a printed pattern. State whether your design requests consistent orientation, a coordinated arrangement or a specified continuous-pattern sequence so we can review the actual decor and cutting plan.
Specify the edge and completed dimensions together
An edge schedule identifies material, thickness, colour, texture and the physical edges receiving treatment. Match or deliberately contrast the face and edge samples, then review the installed band, joint and corner on a representative component. This gives your purchasing team a reference for the completed part.
Use the cut-list convention consistently: L1/L2 are parallel to the part length, and W1/W2 are parallel to its width. For the two assumed doors, L1/L2 are the long side edges and W1/W2 are the top/bottom edges in the face A view. Identify the actual geometry on your drawing, including any curved edge, cut-out or exposed profile.
| Assumed door dimension | Nominal edge calculation | Order meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Completed length | 1200 mm | Outside length after the stated edge work |
| Blank length | 1200 − 1 − 1 = 1198 mm | Assumed subtraction for nominal 1 mm bands on W1/W2 |
| Completed width | 450 mm | Outside width after the stated edge work |
| Blank width | 450 − 1 − 1 = 448 mm | Assumed subtraction for nominal 1 mm bands on L1/L2 |
This is an illustrative dimensional convention. The actual band, bonding, preparation, trimming and completed tolerance establish the production blank. Name before-edge-work or after-edge-work dimensions in the order so cutting and assembly use the same basis. The cut-to-size specification guide explains the full cut-list fields, allowances and packing references.
Record exposed edges and openings as carefully as banded ones. When a routed feature reveals MDF, specify its finishing or sealing stage and appearance. For a plain cut edge that your workshop will finish, state that delivered condition. Face thickness and edge-band thickness remain separate specifications.
Build a component schedule that accounts for every piece
The following fictional furniture request illustrates the information to send. It assumes 40 cabinet sets with two doors and two shelves per set. Each code identifies a distinct component; hinge or hole geometry comes from its own current drawing.
| Example line | Completed dimensions/quantity | Finish and assembly reference |
|---|---|---|
| D01: left door | 1200 × 450 mm; 40 pieces | Woodgrain face A, white face B, lengthwise grain; left-door drawing |
| D02: right door | 1200 × 450 mm; 40 pieces | Same named finishes/direction; right-door drawing and sequence position |
| S01: shelf | 600 × 400 mm; 80 pieces | White melamine on both faces; shelf drawing and its own edge schedule |
| Thickness basis | 18 mm complete faced board requested for all example parts | Confirm actual core, complete thickness and order tolerances |
| Door edges | Nominal 1 mm band on L1/L2/W1/W2 | Selected material/reference and installed corner sample |
| Shelf edges and packing | Treatment named on the S01 drawing; kit/bundle group named in the list | Quantity and delivered dimension basis confirmed separately |
The total is 40 D01 + 40 D02 + 80 S01 = 160 ordered pieces. The two-door example uses 80 door pieces for 40 sets. Any sample, trial or spare pieces get their own order line or agreed quantity. Sheet allocation and nominal nesting capacity describe input material planning; delivered piece quantities follow the component schedule.
Give the requested decor and finish a material code shared by the drawing, cut list and quotation. The sample ID identifies appearance; the component ID identifies size, direction, machining and quantity. For D01 and D02, separate codes preserve handing even though the rectangles match.
The 18 mm thickness and 1 mm door bands in this example are assumptions for quotation review. Your actual drawings establish completed dimensions, tolerance, hole locations, supported spans and assembly fit. The shelf's edges use their own component-specific schedule.
For full sheets, list quantities by complete specification. For components, list pieces by ID and state the requested price unit. A per-m³ board price, a per-m² cutting price and a per-piece completed component price describe different scopes. Compare the actual material, operations, quantity basis, packing and named delivery term together using the quotation comparison guide.
Connect machining to faces, datums and the next workshop
Send drawings with the current revision and identify the physical reference face used for each operation. A hole viewed from the reverse may have a mirrored position relative to the front drawing. Naming face A/B and the datums keeps the feature connected to the intended part and hardware.
Include these six machining details:
- Part ID, drawing revision, quantity and handed geometry.
- Reference face, top edge and the datums used for coordinates.
- Hole, groove, pocket, profile and cut-out dimensions/depths.
- Selected hardware drawing and any remaining-core requirement.
- Supplied edge/finish condition and the operations completed afterwards.
- Requested dimensional, face-chipping and assembly checks.
Sharp tools, supported work and an appropriate cutting setup help maintain the decorative faces. Where both faces are visible, inspect entry and exit conditions on the actual board. Agree the cut-edge and face condition on representative parts, with the process selected for your material and geometry.
Our CNC drawing guide explains front/reverse views and feature positions. The drilling and hardware guide connects the actual board thickness, drilling depth and hardware to the first assembly. Confirm the supplied machining and any later sanding, sealing or coating around exposed core with the same drawing.
For kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, office furniture and interior wall panels, identify the visible sides and fitted condition. The component's application tells us which appearance, fixing and protection details your first-part check needs to include.
Check the first parts and carry their identity into the batch
A small colour swatch and a first component answer different questions. Compare the complete first part to the selected sample, drawings and edge schedule, and assemble neighbouring or handed components where fit and visual continuity matter. Agree the comparison conditions and inspection points before repeating the parts.
| First-part check | Reference to use | Result recorded for the order |
|---|---|---|
| Core and thickness | Agreed material and complete-panel thickness basis | Actual identity, thickness and measurement condition |
| Face A and face B | Named decor, texture, gloss and retained samples | Both supplied surfaces and their appearance |
| Direction and sequence | Face views, top edges and furniture elevation | Correct orientation and adjoining arrangement |
| Completed geometry | Drawing and before/after-edge-work basis | Length, width, squareness and specified tolerance |
| Edges and corners | Band reference and completed-corner sample | Match, joint, trimming and exposed-core finish |
| Machining and fit | Current feature/hardware drawings | Hole positions, depth and representative assembly |
| Identity and packing | Part IDs, quantities and pack list | Correct labels, counts and receiving groups |
Inspect the finished surfaces for decor identity, uniform appearance and the agreed face condition. For local surface defects, lifting, blisters, pressure marks, contamination or chipping, record the affected part and position, comparison conditions and order requirement. We can agree the inspection method and support a buyer-arranged third-party inspection before shipment.
Carry these six items into the production and delivery records:
- Order/material reference and batch identification.
- Retained face/reverse and edge sample references.
- Current drawing and cut-list revisions.
- Part IDs, handed/sequence positions and quantities by pack.
- Agreed comparison method, checks and any accepted change.
- Bundle labels, packing list and receiving/assembly group.
Packing is arranged for the actual sheet or part format, faces and handling. Agree clean separators, MDF cover boards, face/edge/corner protection, wrapping, supports, straps and readable bundle labels. Our packaging and shipping page helps connect these details to unloading and receiving.
For a repeat order, send the earlier order number and retained sample ID with revised quantities or drawings. Identify any change in decor, texture, gloss, reverse, edge or machining. Compare the proposed finish under the agreed conditions and keep the new confirmation with the repeat order, giving your team a clear reference for replacement or adjacent parts.
Send the specification for samples and a written quotation
Start with the finish you want, then add the board or component schedule. Our factory replies to inquiries within 12 hours and helps complete the product and commercial information for the quote.
Your RFQ can include:
- Intended furniture/interior use and destination.
- MDF core grade, thickness basis, format and required documents.
- Face A and face B production decor, texture and gloss references.
- Physical sample or catalogue shortlist and required sample type.
- Part IDs, completed sizes, quantities and current drawings.
- Grain direction, handed parts and neighbouring-panel arrangement.
- Covered edges, band references, corners and included machining.
- First-part/inspection requirements and packing/receiving groups.
- Requested delivery date and FOB Qingdao or FOB Lianyungang.
Our product samples are free and usually available from stock. The buyer pays the courier charge, which can be credited against the formal order amount. We confirm availability, any custom preparation, dispatch timing, courier cost and estimated transit time for the sample requested. A stock finish sample and an order-specific machined component have separately confirmed preparation requirements.
The normal MOQ is 1 × 20'GP per specification, and normal production lead time is 3–10 days after finish, specification and commercial confirmation. A mixed-decor or mixed-component schedule receives its own quantity and production confirmation. Our MDF board production capacity is 300 m³ per day for each thickness; facing, cutting and component output follow the selected surfaces, part mix and included operations.
Your formal quotation includes product specifications, quantities, price and currency, packaging, FOB Qingdao or FOB Lianyungang, lead time, T/T or LC payment conditions and validity. Export is available through Lianyungang or Qingdao. Container loading quantity follows product dimensions, density and the agreed packing arrangement.
Request a melamine MDF quotation, request melamine samples or request product documents. Send your shortlist and component requirements to begin the sample and quotation discussion with our factory.
Questions buyers ask
What is the most useful starting specification?
Give the MDF core, complete thickness basis, full-sheet or part dimensions, quantity and destination. Name face A and face B, with decor, texture, gloss and physical sample references. Add direction, edges, machining and the delivered stage. These details connect the appearance you select to the material and parts in the quotation.
Is melamine MDF the same as melamine particleboard?
Melamine identifies the decorative surface, while MDF and particleboard identify different cores. Specify MDF in the order and confirm the selected core grade, thickness and documents. The component's support, hardware, edge and processing requirements are reviewed for that MDF construction.
Does a white or black face describe the core colour?
White and black melamine MDF describe the decorative faces. The cut edge reveals the selected MDF core and receives the specified edge treatment. For a design with exposed colour through the core, use the separate Black MDF construction and its product specification.
Can the two sides have different finishes?
Yes. Name the decor, texture, gloss and sample for each side, and identify their visibility in the furniture. We confirm the complete face/core/reverse build with your size and processing requirements. Retain those two side references for production and repeat orders.
How do I specify matching edges and grain direction?
Record the actual band material/reference, thickness, colour, texture and covered physical edges. Compare a completed corner with the face sample. Mark direction relative to part length/width and retain top-edge, handed-part and sequence labels in the drawing and cut list.
Are wear or fire performance the same for every decor?
Request the property, test method and result for the proposed surface and complete panel. Paper/resin configuration, core and other layers affect the documented construction. Fire requirements also identify the applicable installation or assembly. We review the requested performance and available product-specific documents with your RFQ.
What does the dimensional example establish?
It shows the convention for two assumed 1200 × 450 mm finished doors. Nominal 1 mm bands on every edge give a planning blank of 1198 × 448 mm. Actual band, bonding, preparation, trimming and order tolerance determine production dimensions. Door handing and drilling remain on their separate drawings.
Can I request a free sample before ordering?
Yes. All product samples can be requested free of charge and are usually available from stock. You pay the courier charge, which can be credited against a formal order. Send the finish/core request and delivery details; we confirm the sample preparation, dispatch and estimated transit time before sending it.
What keeps a repeat order connected to the first one?
Send the previous order number, retained sample references and current drawings with any changed quantities. Keep the production decor, texture, gloss, core, both faces, edge band and direction together. The new quotation records the agreed configuration and any confirmed change for the next batch.