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Engineered Woods

Furniture Essentials

Pros + Cons of Engineered Woods

Engineered Wood Type

PROS

CONS

Edges cannot be finished or sanded smooth

Inexpensive

Particle Board

Light Weight

Does not hold screws or fasteners well

Edges can be easily shaped or detailed

Very dense / heavy

Medium Density Fiberboard

Does not hold screws or fasteners well

Uniform surface for applying veneer or paint

More expensive than other engineered woods

Holds screws and fasteners well Can be easily stained

Plywood

Veneer layers show on edge

In order to maximize the qualities of engineered wood, many Williams-Sonoma, Inc. products use 5 ply construction: sandwiching a piece of engineered wood between 4 layers of veneer.