Chipboard Sheets

Chipboard is a versatile material made from wood particles and epoxy resin. It is available in a three different densities (normal, medium, high).

Chipboard is used in a variety of different settings. The higher-density grades are regularly used in kitchen worktops and cabinets, flooring, and flat-pack furniture. Softer chipboard and thin chipboard sheets are often used in furniture (drawer bottoms and wardrobe backs), as well as in packaging. Large chipboard sheets can be used as the foundation for countertops or as an alternative to floorboards.

Chipboard is an affordable alternative to expensive woods and concrete, and can also be covered with veneer or laminate.

18mm chipboard sheets and 22mm chipboard sheets are the most popular. Opting for 18mm chipboard sheets gives greater flexibility, whilst the 22mm offers slightly more rigidity.

When it comes to flooring, chipboard can be used on its own or for creating a 'sub-floor'. A sub-floor is a layer that goes underneath the main choice of flooring material (be it laminate, wood, or vinyl). Chipboard sheets are ideal suited for this purpose.

Flooring Grade Chipboard, as its name suggests, can be used on its own for flooring needs. When properly installed, it can provide a flat, draught-proof floor at a reasonable cost. P5 grade chipboard is the most commonly used grade in domestic settings, and is also moisture resistant (not waterproof). Most P5 Chipboard is tongued and grooved which boosts the structural integrity of the boards when they are joined, although it is also available in square-edge variants.