Wood Substrate
| Application | Suggested Substrate |
| Wet or moist areas | MDO ( Medium Density Overlay ) Metal hat channels |
| Fire Code Rating | Medite FR ( Fire Rated ) Metal hat channels |
| Industrial Heavy Use | (2) Solid layers of MDF or MDO |
| Medical & Pharmaceutical | Stainless steel hat channels |
Depending on application, different substrates are used to give a countertop thickness and strength. It also adds support and valuable sound deadening to our custom countertops.
MDF– Standard for indoor residential applications.
Medium Density Fiberboard rivals the affordability and versatility of plywood and similar engineered wood products. Unlike real wood, MDF has no knots, grain, or warping, and it has a smooth surface.
MDO– Used for Outdoor and Marine Applications.
Medium Density Overlay is produced with a high-quality thermosetting resin-impregnated fiber surface bonded to one or both sides under heat and pressure to create an exterior-grade plywood panel. MDO is manufactured with waterproof resins that meet or exceed all veneer-grade, adhesion, and construction requirements.
Medite FR– Fire rating Applications.
Medite FR is made with a formaldehyde free adhesive system and is designed for critical applications where Class 1 flame retardant material is required. Medite® FR has a low flame spread and smoke development as well as extremely low VOC emissions.
The drawing to the right illustrates a stainless countertop that has a rear and left end backsplash with a 1 ½” wood substrate build up.
For both residential and commercial applications, we encourage our customers to order their stainless steel and copper countertops with our factory applied wood or metal substrates for a turn-key application.
