{"id":30234,"date":"2019-02-18T17:43:44","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T12:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mccoymart.com\/post\/?p=30234"},"modified":"2024-06-06T16:22:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T10:52:27","slug":"what-is-a-particle-board-and-its-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mccoymart.com\/post\/what-is-a-particle-board-and-its-types\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Particle Board & Its Different Types"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many kinds of engineered wood products used to make furniture and other wooden items for interior and external usage. Particle board<\/a> is also one of the many engineered wooden products. It is also known as a low-density fiberboard or chipboard. The answer to the question of what is particle board<\/a> is that it is a waste wood product made by binding wood chips, sawdust, or sawmill shavings with a synthetic resin or some other binder. Urea Formaldehyde is commonly used as a glue for binding wooden chips. Particle board can be used as a substitute for plywood for making furniture, the interior lining of walls and ceilings, as a substrate for countertops, floor decking, roof sheathing, underlayment interior decorative paneling, etc.<\/p>\n

These are the Various Types of Particle Boards Available in the Market:<\/h2>\n
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    Single-layer Particle Board<\/span>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \"Single
    Single-layer particle board consists of wood particles of the same sizes which are pressed together. It is a flat and dense board that can be veneered or plastic laminated but not painted. This is a water-resistant type of particle board but is not waterproof. Single-layer particle boards are suitable for interior applications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Three-Layer Particle Board<\/span>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \"Three<\/p>\n

    Three-layer particle board consists of a layer of large wood particles sandwiched between two layers made of very small and highly dense wood particles. The amount of resin in the outer layer is more than in the inner layer. The smooth surface of a three-layer particle board is ideal for painting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Graded-Density Particle Board<\/span>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \"Graded<\/p>\n

    Graded-density particle board consists of a layer of coarse wood particles which is sandwiched between two layers made of fine wood particles. This type of particle board is used to make cabinets and wooden furniture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Melamine Particle Board<\/span>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \"Melamine<\/p>\n

    Melamine particle board is made by fixing a decor paper infused with melamine on the surface of the particleboard under high heat and pressure. The wood particles in a melamine particle board are bonded using melamine-urea formaldehyde resin and wax emulsion. This makes it water-resistant. Melamine particle board resists scratches. It comes in a plethora of colors and textures. Applications of melamine particle board include wall paneling, furniture, wall cladding, wardrobes, and modular kitchens.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cement-Bonded Particle Board<\/span>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \"Cement-bonded<\/p>\n

    Cement-bonded particle board has magnesium-based cement or Portland cement as the bonding agent. Cement content is 60% while wooden particles such as wooden shavings, sawdust, and wood chips make up 20% of the composition. The remaining 20% is water. Due to the presence of cement, this type of particle board is resistant to moisture, fire, termites, and rot. High moisture resistance makes them suitable for constructing false ceilings<\/a>, walls, and permanent coverings for concrete floors and walls for buildings located in areas with high humidity. They are also used for making fire-resistant furniture products.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Veneered Particle Board<\/span>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \"Veneered<\/p>\n

    A veneered particle board means that it has a thin slice of wood called veneer<\/a> attached to its surface. The veneered particle board appears like a natural wooden board. Furthermore, a veneered particle board is also more resistant to warping as compared to a conventional particle board.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Laminated Particle Board<\/span>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \"Laminated<\/p>\n

    When a thin laminate sheet is attached to the surface of a plain particle board, it becomes a laminated particle board. A laminate sheet not only improves the aesthetics of the particle board but also increases its durability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What is Particle Board Used For?<\/span><\/h2>\n