Overview
MR / HMR MDF for humid interior furniture
Moisture-resistant MDF is designed for humid interiors such as kitchens, bathrooms and fitted joinery. Choose it when standard dry-interior MDF does not match the room conditions, then specify the coating or facing for the finished part.
MR and HMR are buying terms for moisture-resistant board; the offered grade and technical data identify its properties. Green colour alone does not establish performance. Protect faces, cut edges, joints and openings; prolonged wetting and outdoor exposure require a material and assembly specified for that service.
For an outdoor component, use the exterior MDF project brief to specify the exposure and proposed grade. Keep its documented service conditions, finish and installation requirements together with the quotation.
For a side-by-side buying decision, read Moisture Resistant MDF vs Standard MDF. Compare the location, complete edge/finish detail and relevant product methods before choosing the working sample.
Plan the MR grade, nominal thickness and sheet format together. Our MDF thickness and size guide helps frame your dimension and density request alongside the humid-interior specification.
Applications
Kitchen fronts, bathroom furniture and humid-room joinery
Kitchen cabinet fronts
Painted doors, drawer fronts and routed details for humid interiors. Trial the deepest profile, hinge pocket and finished edge on the board you intend to order.
Bathroom furniture
Vanity doors, panels and storage components. Include the cut-outs, joints and protection against splashes in the finished-component specification.
Interior joinery
Painted mouldings, trims and fitments in humid rooms. Match the grade, fixing details and finish to the location and maintenance conditions.
For shelves or other loaded components, include the span, supports and working load. Humidity resistance and load capacity are separate selection questions.
Specifications
Supply specifications
Regular sizes mm · width × length
On request
Other sheet sizes and cut-to-size panels on request.
| Nominal thickness | 9–25 mmView measured panel data → |
|---|---|
| Board grade | Moisture-resistant MDF for humid interiors |
| Emission grade | E0 / E1Formaldehyde emission grade. Compare grades, test methods and report values → |
| Surface finish | Unfaced; for painting, routing or laminating |
Measured product data
SGS · HMR MDF
- Formaldehyde emission
- 0.080 mg/m³SGS · Reported result
- E1 limit in the report
- ≤ 0.124 mg/m³EN 13986:2004(E) reference
- Report conclusion
- PASSFormaldehyde emission
EN 717-1:2004
Details for your application
Panel construction and finishing
| Board | Moisture-resistant MDF, 9–25 mm, for humid indoor furniture and joinery. |
|---|---|
| Finish | Specify the paint or facing system, routed profile and protection of exposed edges, joints and openings. |
| Moisture performance | Request density, thickness swelling, internal bond and bending data with test methods for the selected board. |
| Order details | Thickness tolerance, item quantities, emission method, destination and named FOB or CIF port specified in the quotation. |
MR MDF thicknesses, sheet formats and performance requirements
Nominal thicknesses of 9–25 mm and E0 or E1 emission options are available. List each thickness, sheet size and quantity separately. Add the required test method and destination market so the technical documents match your purchase.
| Thickness & fit | Nominal thickness, finished tolerance, cabinet clearances and hardware pockets from your drawing. |
|---|---|
| Board performance | Required density, thickness swelling, internal bond and bending properties, with the test methods and acceptance limits. |
| Finish & machining | Paint or facing system, routed profile, cut-outs, edge sealing and back-face treatment. |
| Service conditions | Room type, humidity, possible splashes, ventilation and the protection around sinks or plumbing. |
Choose thickness around the pocket, profile and fitting.
An 18 mm MR MDF inquiry is a useful starting point for a cabinet drawing. The final choice follows the part geometry, remaining section and fittings. Keep nominal board thickness, finished tolerance and any facing build-up separate when comparing bare board with a faced or processed alternative.
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| Thickness band to discuss | Buying question | Detail to send |
|---|---|---|
| 9–12 mm | Will the insert or lining fit its frame and fixing arrangement? | Part dimensions, grooves, supports, fixings and the intended painted or faced surface. |
| 15–18 mm | Does the door leave enough material around its pocket and profile? | Hardware drawing, pocket depth, remaining section, edge shape and assembled clearances. |
| 20–25 mm | Does the thicker detail suit the design, hardware and handling? | Profile section, fitting reference, supports, completed dimensions and part mass requirement. |
These bands organise the specification, rather than provide load ratings. For a loaded shelf or top, include the span, support arrangement and working load with the material-property requirements. Ask for the exact nominal thickness you need within the listed range.
Configuration
Compare raw MR, faced MR and standard MDF
Choose raw MR MDF for a component your workshop will machine and paint. Choose a faced MR construction when the quotation should include the decorative surface. Standard MDF remains a separate option for dry-interior parts.
HUMID INTERIOR COMPONENTS
Moisture-resistant MDF
Choose the board around humidity exposure, then specify the face, edges and openings as one finished component.
Try an MR MDF sampleDRY INTERIOR COMPONENTS
Standard MDF
Start here for painted or routed components in dry interiors. Compare the preparation and finish your workshop needs.
Explore plain MDFDECORATIVE FACED COMPONENTS
Faced MDF
For a finished decorative surface, specify the facing and substrate separately. Include any MR requirement with the decor and back construction.
Compare laminated MDFFor “waterproof MDF” inquiries involving humid interiors, start with MR or HMR MDF. Share the actual exposure, finish, edge protection and required standard so the proposed board fits the completed component. The European Panel Federation’s application guidance distinguishes moisture-resistant interior board from exterior MDF.
Choose the decorative face and MR MDF core.
For HPL or PVC-faced MDF, discuss the facing and substrate as one quoted assembly. State which edges and openings are machined after delivery and which finishing operations your workshop will complete.
Take the board and finishing route into the same trial.
For an 18 mm cabinet component, compare the raw MR board your workshop will machine and paint with a white melamine-faced MR construction for a decorated part. Use the same finished drawing and hardware, while pricing the different preparation, edge and reverse work each route needs.
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| Construction to request | What your workshop compares | Start the trial |
|---|---|---|
| Raw MR MDF · 18 mm · E1 | 1220 × 2440 mm board reference; deepest routed profile, hinge pocket, face/edge preparation, paint system and the complete cured part. | Try 18 mm MR MDF for a painted front |
| White melamine-faced MR MDF · 18 mm | 1220 × 2440 mm sheet reference; quoted substrate and total finished gauge, both decorative faces, matching edging, fresh cut-outs and the fitted component. | Try a white melamine-faced MR panel |
Choose E0 or E1 with the required method and destination documents for the item. For a faced panel, identify whether the requested 18 mm refers to its substrate or the complete finished construction, and include the front/reverse and edge scope in the quote.
Request data for the 18 mm E1 MR boardCutting calculation: 1,000 MR MDF door blanks
Use a representative door for the sample trial. The MDF cabinet-door guide helps connect the board, routed profile and coating process.
Compare formats against the cutting list.
For 400 × 700 mm rectangular door blanks in 18 mm MR MDF, the calculation below allows 5 mm trimming at each sheet edge and a 3 mm gap between adjoining pieces. It compares one repeated orientation before defects, production losses or additional machining allowances.
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| Regular sheet | Repeated layout | Blanks per sheet | Blank area / sheet area | Sheets for 1000 blanks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1220 × 2440 mm | 3 across × 3 along; 1210 × 2430 mm usable after edge trims. | 9 | 2.52 / 2.9768 m² = 84.65% | 112 before production reserve |
| 2100 × 2800 mm | 5 across × 3 along; 2090 × 2790 mm usable after edge trims. | 15 | 4.20 / 5.88 m² = 71.43% | 67 before production reserve |
The larger sheet produces more blanks in this arrangement; the smaller format has higher area utilisation. Mixed nesting, a different part size or your machine limits can change the result. Run the full list through your nesting process and add the reserve your production needs.
At 18 mm, calculated nominal net volume is 0.0535824 m³ for a 1220 × 2440 mm sheet and 0.10584 m³ for a 2100 × 2800 mm sheet. These dimension calculations are separate from shipment weights and container loading. Send the selected formats and sheet count for the packing and freight quotation.
Send your cutting list through cut-to-size panel supply when the quotation should include processing, or use the panel quantity calculator to organise sheet count and volume.
Compare MR MDF quotations and finished-part costs
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| Compare | Keep equal between offers | Record with the price |
|---|---|---|
| Board and dimensions | MR grade, emission option and method, nominal/finished thickness, format and tolerance. | Price unit, sheets or m³ by item, proposed material and document reference. |
| Usable production | Cutting list, trimming, cutter gaps, machining allowances and material condition. | Usable parts from your cutting plan and the production reserve you choose. |
| Finishing scope | Bare, faced or processed delivery; front, reverse, fresh cuts and openings. | Included cutting, coating, facing and edge work; remaining workshop operations. |
| Packing | Bundle quantities, protection, labels, external dimensions and receiving limits. | Measured weights, pack charges and the proposed mixed-container arrangement. |
| Delivery | FOB or CIF at the same named port, document requirements and receiving date. | Production schedule, included freight/insurance where applicable and separately stated charges. |
Compare the same MR grade, dimensions, emission method and delivered finish. Add cutting, preparation and finishing to the material cost, then divide by the usable parts from your cutting plan.
Documents
SGS HMR MDF emission results and moisture-performance data
Review CUZI's HMR MDF formaldehyde report from SGS before selecting the board for your furniture range. It records 0.080 mg/m³ and a PASS conclusion, with the referenced method, E1 limit and board photograph in the complete report.
- Formaldehyde emission
- 0.080 mg/m³SGS · Reported result
- E1 limit in the report
- ≤ 0.124 mg/m³EN 13986:2004(E) reference
- Report conclusion
- PASSFormaldehyde emission
View the emission result, method & E1 reference
| Product | HMR MDF · CUZI |
|---|---|
| Test item | Formaldehyde emission |
| Reported result | 0.080 mg/m³ |
| Method reference | EN 717-1:2004 |
| Analysis | UV-Vis |
| E1 reference | EN 13986:2004(E) · ≤ 0.124 mg/m³ |
| Conclusion | PASS |
Compare emission results with their method and unit attached. Keep the E0 or E1 option, board designation and destination requirements on the same order line. The emission-method guide helps organise the documents for your market.
Product test reports & records
Moisture-Resistant MDF Formaldehyde Test Report
HMR MDF
SGS formaldehyde emission testing for HMR MDF, including the test method and results under EN 717-1:2004.
EN 717-1:2004
Report issued:
What this report covers
SGS identifies HMR MDF and a formaldehyde emission test under EN 717-1:2004. This file supplies emission data. Specify moisture-performance requirements separately for the selected MR/HMR grade and finished component.
- Choose your emission option
- CUZI supplies MR MDF with E0 or E1 options. Name the required method and destination with the selected option so the quotation includes the documents you need.
- Plan the humid-room performance
- Pair the emission result with moisture-performance data, including thickness swelling, internal bond and the intended board grade. Include the finished edges, joints and openings in your component trial.
- Build one complete order item
- Specify the thickness, sheet format and quantity alongside the raw or faced construction. Keep the selected board, finish and report references together for repeat supply.
If your specification names EN 622-5 MDF.H or MDF.HLS, include that designation in the inquiry. The European Panel Federation explains the humid-condition grades; request the product information for the grade your application needs.
Request the property behind each production question.
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| Property | European method reference | Useful information for purchasing |
|---|---|---|
| Density | EN 323 | Value in kg/m³, applicable thickness and measurement conditions; connect the material and mass requirements. |
| Thickness and dimensions | EN 324-1 | Measured values, agreed tolerances in mm, positions and board conditions; match your cutting and fitting process. |
| Thickness swelling | EN 317 | Result in %, immersion duration, conditioning and covered board; compare using the same method and conditions. |
| Internal bond | EN 319 | Result in N/mm², product scope and the required property alongside your joint and fixing details. |
| Bending properties | EN 310 | Strength and modulus of elasticity, units and thickness scope for the designer’s supported-component checks. |
The European Panel Federation’s property guide explains these measurements. The table organises your data request; the quotation and documents identify the methods and values for the board selected. Density, moisture resistance and emission performance address separate properties.
When your specification names a humid-condition grade, distinguish MDF.H for general use from MDF.HLS for load-bearing use. Send the required designation for confirmation with the proposed construction. For E0 or E1, include the method and destination through the US/EU emission-document guide.
Product data & reports to request
Request a technical data sheet covering:Board designation, thickness, density, swelling, internal bond and bending properties, with test methods for the proposed MR MDF.Include these specification details:- Board designation, nominal thickness, density and dimensional tolerances
- Thickness swelling, internal bond and bending test results for the proposed board
- E0 or E1 option, test method and destination-market documentation
Company documents to view
FSC chain of custody Wood panels · purchase & salesISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Management systems · stated sales activitiesView our company certificates alongside the technical data for your selected panel.Moisture-resistant MDF for humid interiors: what to match
- Board data
- Board designation, thickness, density, swelling, internal bond and bending properties, with test methods for the proposed MR MDF.
- Finished component
- Connect the selected board to the coating, protected edges, joints, openings and expected indoor exposure.
- Emission and destination
- State E0 or E1, the required test method, destination and any project-specific documentation.
US & EU document checklistProduct + destination
Your panel specification. Moisture-resistant MDF: selected grade, thickness, format and producer.
Thickness: 9–25 mm.
US
MDF category and producer; include the requested emission option.
Request US documentsEU
Moisture-resistant board, facing or coating and the intended indoor article.
Request EU documentsRequest moisture-resistance data for the selected board alongside its emission file.
BEFORE YOU ORDER
Ordering information
- Minimum order
- 1 container
- Production time
- 7–15 days
- Samples
- Free samples
- Delivery terms
- FOB Qingdao / Lianyungang
USD 240–360 / m³ FOB Qingdao / Lianyungang
CUZI · Available to order · Raw materials in stock
Made to order · Production: 7–15 days · Warranty: 180 days
Container shipping by sea. Custom specifications and sizes available; ocean freight quoted separately.
Sample freight & order notes
- Minimum order: Mixed loads available.
- Production time: Made to your order; sea transit is additional.
- Samples: Buyer pays freight; full credit on a formal order.
- Delivery terms: Container shipping by sea.
Quality & trial
Sample checks for routed profiles, coatings and protected edges
Machine the deepest profile, hinge pocket and opening on the chosen board. Apply the intended preparation, coating or facing to the face, reverse and exposed edges, then check the cured part and fitted hardware. Evaluate moisture performance against the specified test method and limits.
Review the cured flat face, deepest routed feature, corners and edges together. Keep the coating reference, preparation, curing conditions, fitting and drawing revision with the selected part. The European Panel Federation’s MDF edge-finishing guidance provides background on machined-edge preparation.
MR MDF machining, finish and moisture-performance worksheet
| Check | What to record |
|---|---|
| Board & documents | Sample reference, MR board designation, thickness, emission option and matching technical data. |
| Dimensions & assembly | Measured thickness, tolerance, drawing revision, hardware pockets and complete-component fit. |
| Machining & finish | Tooling, profile, edge condition, coating system, preparation and finished appearance. |
| Moisture performance | Required method, conditioning and acceptance limit; corresponding report or agreed test result. |
| Protected details | Cut-edge treatment, joints, openings, back finish and intended service environment. |
| Order reference | Selected sample, specification, item quantities and outstanding changes for the quotation. |
| Fittings and supported parts | Hardware reference, hole and pocket geometry, fixings, supports, span and the specified assembly checks. |
| Repeat-production reference | Retained finished part, tooling and coating reference, drawing revision and any proposed board or process change. |
FAQ
Moisture-resistant MDF buying questions.
What thicknesses and emission options can CUZI supply?
Moisture-resistant MDF is available in 9–25 mm with E0 or E1 options. Include the sheet size, quantity, destination and required emission test method with your selected thickness.
Which MR MDF sheet sizes are regular?
Regular MDF formats are 1220 × 2440 and 2100 × 2800 mm. Formats of 1220 × 3050, 1830 × 3660 and 1220 × 3660 mm are on request. Quote each thickness and format as a separate item.
Is moisture-resistant MDF waterproof?
No. MR MDF is intended for humid interior conditions. Protect the finished surfaces, cut edges, joints and openings. For persistent water contact or outdoor exposure, request a material and assembly specified for that environment.
What should I check when buying green MDF?
Green colour alone does not establish the MR grade or its performance. Check the specified board grade, thickness, moisture-performance data and emission method, then trial your machining and finish on the proposed board.
Can I paint or route MR MDF?
Yes. Request a sample for your profile and finish system. Check the machined edge before coating, then evaluate the complete painted part, including recesses, hardware pockets and protected edges.
How do E0 and E1 relate to my destination requirements?
Select the offered emission option and name the required method, destination and product documentation. Send any US, EU or project-specific requirement with the inquiry so the quotation addresses the documents you need.
Can I view an SGS formaldehyde report for HMR MDF?
Yes. The SGS HMR MDF report records a formaldehyde emission result of 0.080 mg/m³, references EN 717-1:2004 and includes a PASS conclusion. View the complete three-page report for the results and board photograph.
What should I request alongside the emission report?
Send your MR grade, thickness, format, finish and destination. Request the corresponding moisture-performance data, including thickness swelling, internal bond and bending properties, together with the emission option and method for your order.
Can I request free samples and mix products in a container?
Yes. Samples are free; you pay courier freight, which is credited in full against your formal order. The minimum order is one container; mixed loads are available. Send quantities by product and specification.
What information starts an MR MDF quotation?
A thickness, sheet size, quantity and destination port are enough to begin. Add the component drawing, finish and document requirements you already have. Request FOB or CIF against a named port.
What if my cabinet back needs a thinner board?
MR MDF is available in 9–25 mm. For dry-interior backs at 3 or 6 mm, compare Plain MDF with your frame, groove and finish. If you need a thinner moisture-resistant back, share the drawing and humid-use requirement so we can discuss a project option. See standard Plain MDF range.
What should I specify for bathroom furniture?
Include the MR grade, thickness, component drawing, coating and protection at cut edges, joints and openings. Request technical data for the proposed board and trial your finished component.
Further reading: MDF Manufacturing Process: From Wood Fibres to Finished Boards or MDF Density, Thickness, Sheet Sizes and Weight. Compare your shortlisted panels.
Request a quote
Get an MR / HMR MDF quotation
A drawing or simple item list gets the conversation started. Use the outline for a fuller specification, or send the details you have for a sample or quotation.
Open the MR MDF inquiry outline
I would like a quotation for Moisture Resistant MDF. Application / destination: Thickness / sheet or finished part size: MR or HMR requirement / intended humidity and splash exposure: Emission or moisture test requirements: Facing / coating / protected edges / fittings: Quantity / mixed-load items / spares: Samples or product documents needed: Packing / FOB or CIF port / required date:Download the MR MDF inquiry outline (.txt)
Item mix and repeat orders
List MR board designation, raw or faced construction, thickness, emission option, format and quantity by item. Keep the accepted profile, finish and fittings with the drawing revision for repeat production.
Packing and receiving
Separate grades and raw or faced panels on the bundle labels. Specify even support, edge and corner protection, sheets per bundle and measured net/gross weights. Store boards covered and clear of damp floors before workshop conditioning.
Store boards supported, covered and clear of damp floors, and plan conditioning before machining. Use the panel storage and moisture guide for incoming checks and workshop preparation.
Use the incoming-panel checklist for a receiving record connected to the order and the repeat-order guide for changes to a board, finish or pack arrangement.
