MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) for large art panels

[Timothy C. Tyler]

I use MDF on small panels. I use it thick (3/4") because it is able to break - it's fairly brittle when compared to "masonite". Making braces for the back always makes me nervous. On other forums and in books I've read about a dozens methods of "the best way" to do it-all of which are different. My greatest fear in art is getting calls 20 years from now by clients that tell me their painting is showing patterns or any number of worries we can dream up as craftspeople.