Choosing the right storage for school labs is key to creating a durable, safe, and functional space. While MDF (medium-density fibreboard), wood, and steel are popular options, MDF consistently proves to be the best material—offering unmatched value, durability, and style.
5 Reasons MDF Storage is the Best Investment for Your School
Cost-Effectiveness: MDF is generally the most cost-effective option, offering a premium look and feel at a lower price than wood or steel, making it an attractive choice for schools on a budget.
Wellington International School Bangkok, Thailand
Durability: MDF resists warping, cracking, and moisture damage, ensuring long-lasting performance in high-humidity school labs. Unlike wood, which can warp, and steel, which can dent and rust if scratched, MDF remains robust in challenging conditions.
Chemical Resistance: With its plastic laminate finish, MDF provides excellent chemical resistance, making it ideal for school labs prone to spills. Unlike wood, which absorbs liquids, and steel, which may rust if scratched, MDF effectively protects against various lab substances.
Easy to Maintain: MDF is easy to clean and requires minimal upkeep, making it a superior choice to wood, which needs regular polishing, and steel, which, despite its low-maintenance coating, requires periodic rust and scratch checks.
Withington Girls’ School, UK
Aesthetics: MDF can be easily laminated, offering the widest variety of colours and modern designs to enhance school branding. This flexibility creates a more inviting environment compared to the industrial feel of steel and the traditional appearance of wood.
Invest in Quality:
Our S+B MDF storage is designed for a life expectancy of 25 years, making it a long-term investment for schools looking to transform their learning environments.
Bespoke Solutions for Your Labs
Our storage products come with a broad selection of storage options—wall, single-base, double-base, and tall cabinets. Customise each unit with standard or glass doors, locking mechanisms, drawers, adjustable shelves, and Gratnell trays to meet the specific needs of your labs and classrooms.
For a complimentary lab design consultancy meeting, please reach out to us at sales@splusb.co.uk or use the contact form on our website. We look forward to helping you create the perfect learning environment!