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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
An overlaid plywood product orignially designed for commercial sign painters. Medium density overlay (MDO) panels are constructed from an exterior-grade plywood core laminated on one or both surfaces with resin-treated paper. A thermosetting glue (such as a phenolic resin) is used to adhered the paper to the wood surface with heat and pressure. The fibrous laminate surface is smooth and opaque with resistance to scratches, peeling, cracking, and moisture. MDO boards are available in large sheets (4' x 8') in a variety of thicknesses, such as 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1". Fine artists have used MDO boards for painting supports.
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An overlaid plywood product orignially designed for commercial sign painters. Medium density overlay (MDO) panels are constructed from an exterior-grade plywood core laminated on one or both surfaces with resin-treated fiberboard or paper (commonly called MDF). A thermosetting glue (such as a phenolic resin) is used to adhered the MDF to the wood surface with heat and pressure. The fibrous laminate surface is smooth and opaque with resistance to scratches, peeling, cracking, and moisture. MDO boards are available in large sheets (4' x 8') in a variety of thicknesses, such as 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1". Fine artists have used MDO boards for painting supports. MOD's contain more adhesive than an MDF.  The are considered as stronger than an MDF and create less dust during cutting.
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== Sources checked for information ==
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Wood Magazine: https://www.woodmagazine.com/wood-supplies/lumber/whats-the-difference-between-mdo-and-mdf
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

Revision as of 13:04, 13 April 2020

Description

An overlaid plywood product orignially designed for commercial sign painters. Medium density overlay (MDO) panels are constructed from an exterior-grade plywood core laminated on one or both surfaces with resin-treated fiberboard or paper (commonly called MDF). A thermosetting glue (such as a phenolic resin) is used to adhered the MDF to the wood surface with heat and pressure. The fibrous laminate surface is smooth and opaque with resistance to scratches, peeling, cracking, and moisture. MDO boards are available in large sheets (4' x 8') in a variety of thicknesses, such as 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1". Fine artists have used MDO boards for painting supports. MOD's contain more adhesive than an MDF. The are considered as stronger than an MDF and create less dust during cutting.

Sources checked for information

Wood Magazine: https://www.woodmagazine.com/wood-supplies/lumber/whats-the-difference-between-mdo-and-mdf

Synonyms and Related Terms

MDO; Simpson Signal®; TwoStep®; Guardian® MDO

Sources Checked for Data in Record

  • External source or communication Comment: Contributed information from Charles Goodwin.

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