How much do you pay for 4x8 sheets of MDF

[Stephen Saar]

Title says it all. I went to the local borg stores here in Atlanta and they all run around $25-26 for 3/4 and $20 for 1/2. Is this roughly what you pay or are there better places to find MDF?

One thing I thought was strange was that the plywood (not great plywood obviously) was roughly 1/2 the price. I would have assumed the plywood would cost more.

Thanks.

-Stephen

[Jay Yoder]

That seems to be the going rate for MDF around here (NE Ohio) although Typically cabinet grade plywood is more that that!

[Peter Pedisich]

The reason for the price difference is most likely that the ply is from China, and the MDF is from Canada/USA.

[Rick Fisher]

MDF comes in a bunch of different weights/ Grades..

Now I know this is hard to believe, but the Borg doesnt often stock the Premium MDF. :eek:

The Wholesale cost on " Silver " .. is about $18.50 a sheet.. It retails for $25.00 ish..

The premium item is usually closer to $32.00 .. However in this economy, who knows ??

The Gold/ Silver/ Bronze rating is not really accurate.. its actually rated in Lbs.. but I would have to look it up..

[Gene Howe]

Rick,
Please don't go to a lot of trouble but, what is the difference in the grades and how does one know what grade he's looking at?
Thanks,
Gene

[Jerome Hanby]

Last I purchased, I got from my Hardwood supplier. It seemed like better stuff than what I had previously purchased form the Borg. As I recall, it was about $21 a sheet, several dollars cheaper than the Borg. This was for the standard oversize 4' x 8' 3/4" thickness.

[Howard Jahnke]

I just bought 4 sheets of the 4' x 9' x 3/4 variety. I think I paid around $45 per sheet from local lumber yard.

[Heather Thompson]

3/4x49x97=23.16 the 1/2x49x97=18.48, purchased from my local hardwood supplier. I found a new hardwood supplier this AM, but that will be a new post after I visit with them. ;)

Heather

[Chris Tsutsui]

My pricing is not that good...

At my local HD it's about $30 for a 4'x8' sheet of 3/4" MDF by Sierra Pine.

$25 ish for a 1/2" sheet.

This includes the fairly recent price drop... It used to be $32 for a sheet of 3/4" MDF. :(

I can remember 5 or more years ago when it used to be $22 for a sheet of 3/4" MDF. I bet back then it used to cost other people $15 for a sheet... heh

[Marty Paulus]

3/4 X 49 X 97 is $24.45 in SE Mich.

[Geoff Potter]

Title says it all. I went to the local borg stores here in Atlanta and they all run around $25-26 for 3/4 and $20 for 1/2. Is this roughly what you pay or are there better places to find MDF?

One thing I thought was strange was that the plywood (not great plywood obviously) was roughly 1/2 the price. I would have assumed the plywood would cost more.

Thanks.

-Stephen

So you are saying that 3/4" ply is $12-13 per sheet. I am coming to your neighborhood!!

[Daniel Norrstam]

The equivalent of 49USD for standard quality MDF, 3/4x49x97. In Sweden that is.

[johnny means]

Rick,what is the difference in the grades and how does one know what grade he's looking at?
Thanks,
Gene

Better MDF is a little more dense and more resistant to damage. One way to compare is to try digging a sharp objects into the face. Better brands will resist scratching or gouging better. Also try chipping out an edge with your finger nail. If the outer layer easily flakes off, your not dealing with very "good" material.

I have seen HD selling what we call ultralight (low density fiberboard) labeled as MDF. I do use plenty of this stuff in my work, but I don't think this stuff is very good for the average Depot shoppers intended purpose.

[Peter Quinn]

I'm paying $28 for top grade MDF, around $35 for ultra light in 3/4" thickness. The ultra light machines much better and is far easier to handle but not as durable, if you can call ANY mdf product durable. We make a lot of door panels with ultra light for paint grade raised panels. I would not want to try and lift a 1 3/4"X4X8 sheet of regular MDF on to the panel saw on any regular basis!:D Nor would I want to try and hang the door of which they are then made.

[sean m. titmas]

From my cabinet material supplier, Imagination & Company Hardware, i pay $24.98 per sheet of 3/4" MDF
$20.00 for 1/2" MDF, $32.96 for 1" MDF and $17.94 for 1/4" MDF. volume discounts start at 100 sheets.

I dont know the prices for the big box stores.

[glenn bradley]

3/4x49x97 = about $28 in my part of SoCal.

[Larry Edgerton]

I pay $35 a sheet for the premium grade I use for patterns, and $28 for the normal mid grade the my supplier stocks. I use the mid grade for exterior signs.

[James White]

I'm paying $28 for top grade MDF, around $35 for ultra light in 3/4" thickness. The ultra light machines much better and is far easier to handle but not as durable, if you can call ANY mdf product durable. We make a lot of door panels with ultra light for paint grade raised panels. I would not want to try and lift a 1 3/4"X4X8 sheet of regular MDF on to the panel saw on any regular basis!:D Nor would I want to try and hang the door of which they are then made.

Peter,

If I am not mistaken you are in CT. Were do you buy your MDF?

James

[Don Jarvie]

25 for 3/4 - 4 x 8 MDF and 1/2 inch is 20 in Boston at HD.

1/2 sanded 4 x 8 which I'm putting on my shop walls is 20 bucks.

Sanded 4 x 8 3/4 ply is running around 32 a sheet.

[sean m. titmas]

1/2 sanded 4 x 8 which I'm putting on my shop walls is 20 bucks.

Sanded 4 x 8 3/4 ply is running around 32 a sheet.

"Sanded"? MDF
I've never heard of such a thing. Whats the deal?

[Steve Southwood]

4x9 sheets are $15 each, 1/2" or 3/4". I just go to the local furniture factory and pick up a couple when needed. They do most of the CNC work around the area, so they stock a lot.

[Luis Tian]

$15 for 3/4 - 4 x 8 MDF in China.

[chris renfrew]

That's a great price for 3/4 MDF, Luis.

Although I'm not sure why you bumped a 4 year old thread.

3/4 MDF is about $35 now, and 1/2" is about $25. Lowe's prices.

[Joe Shinall]

We have two places to get them from here. Big blue borg or big orange borg. Both $35 for 3/4. No grades, just expensive damn panels.

And I just noticed I am replying to a 4 year old thread as well........

[Wade Lippman]

How does anyone even come across a 4 year old thread, let alone reply to it?