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Chipboard
Chipboard, also called low-density fibreboard or particleboard, is a thick fibre ‘paper’, naturally made from recycled small timber strips mixed with resin.
Chipboard resembles cardboard in various ways. Typically, it is a type of non-corrugated cardboard, implying that it lacks corrugated fluting between the two layers, which creates the hollow in corrugated cardboard.
What is chipboard?
To get a better understanding of what chipboard is, it is worth breaking down how the panels are made.
- The chipping process: This process produces chipboard wood strips with uniform sizes that are then dried. Drying ensures that the chips maintain the right moisture content. Then, the chips are screened to sort them into different sizes.
- The glueing process: This is when the chipboard comes together. The process uses a resin treatment, which glues the wood chips together.
- Pressing: At this step, the chipboard is pressed under high temperature and left to cool. The final product after the cooling process has a solid bond.
After cooling, the board is trimmed and sanded to size and smoothness. Some of them are laminated, melamine-faced, or veneered to improve appearance and make them easy to use.
What is chipboard used for?
Chipboard has a wide range of uses. The most common applications are making a secure base layer for flooring (e.g., laminate, vinyl, solid wood, or engineered timber).
Chipboard is also used for creating cost-efficient flooring – mostly in areas where aesthetics is not that crucial, such as a loft space used for storage.
Here are some other uses of chipboard sheets:
- Kitchen cabinets
- Kitchen worktops
- Flatpack furniture
- Home accents for interiors (e.g., mouldings and trims around doors and windows)
- Furniture elements (e.g., wardrobe backs, drawer bottoms)
- Packaging
- Soundproofing and absorption (e.g., music venue flooring and walls)
Types of chipboard
Here are the main types of chipboard you can find on Sheet Materials Wholesale, to fit all your specialised projects:
Underfloor heating chipboard
These pre-routed or machined chipboards come with grooves to accommodate underfloor heating pipework. The routing helps distribute heat evenly and allows the pipes to sit flush and keep the floor even.
Acoustic flooring
Based on overlay or deck boards, these chipboards are designed to reduce sound transference. They often have special layers and, at times, cement-based tops to help deaden sound in flats, multi-storey buildings, upstairs rooms, or where building regulations demand it.
Melamine-faced chipboard
These are chipboards with resin-impregnated melamine facing (one or both sides). They come ready to use and decorate without further finishing and are utilised in furniture, shelving, kitchens, cabinets, etc.
8×4 chipboard
This is the most common standard sheet size used for general sheeting work, including joinery, partitioning, shelves, furniture, etc. Buying the standard size offers value, reduces waste, and is easier to work with.
Fire-retardant chipboard
Fire-retardant options are treated to resist igniting or slow fire spread. Our options combine fire performance with Euroclass B and a P5 moisture rating to protect your walls and help your builds be safe and up to code.
Moisture-resistant chipboard
‘Moisture resistant’ chipboards are designed to withstand humidity and moisture better than a standard board. They are often graded on the P-scale for moisture resistance (especially P5) and find applications in floors, lofts, kitchens, and other minimally exposed settings.
Grades
- P1 – Used for general purposes such as joinery and basic building work.
- P2 – Not load-bearing and can be used in the construction of cabinets.
- P3 – Not load-bearing and is moisture resistant.
- P4 – It is load-bearing only for dry conditions.
- P5 – It is moisture-resistant and load-bearing. It is preferred for chipboard floorboards.
- P6 – It is load-bearing and heavy-duty for dry conditions.
- P7 – It is moisture-resistant, load-bearing, and heavy-duty.
P2 chipboard
P2 chipboard is ideal for interior furniture and fixtures in dry conditions, and moisture exposure is limited. It has a smooth surface, excellent for veneering or laminating to add decorative appeal to furniture.
P5 chipboard
P5 is a flooring-grade chipboard that is appropriate for load-bearing uses where there is fluctuating moisture because of extreme humidity. P5 chipboard is typically used for flooring.
P6 chipboard
P6 is high-density chipboard with a well-sanded exterior. It is also perfect for laminating or coating for dry conditions. It is commonly used in making load-bearing walls, floors, and roofs.
Chipboard edging tape products
To keep your chipboards performing at a high level, we stock edging materials that are often glued and ironed on to cover the raw edges of a panel.
We also have veneer and wood-look edging strips that come in at 22mm wide x 50m long and about 0.5 to 0.6mm in thickness.
Benefits
Here are the key benefits of using chipboard boards:
- They are uncomplicated and therefore effortless to use.
- Cutting chipboard is easy. You can trim the sheet to fit in awkward areas like cupboards and stairs.
- Chipboards are affordable.
- It is easy to use nails, screws, and adhesives with them.
- All sides are perfectly grooved, which allows every piece to interlock securely, creating a reliable connection. Adding glue will add strength to the connection and prevent the chipboard flooring from squeaking.
Chipboard quality will vary depending on where you buy it. Sheet Materials Wholesale offers top-notch quality products at a pocket-friendly price.
At Sheet Materials Wholesale, you can purchase Chipboard at low wholesale prices with fast nationwide delivery for most of items within 1-3 working days across the UK. Next-day delivery is also available on most orders. Competitive rates guaranteed.
FAQ
What are the main uses of chipboard?
Chipboard is used for a wide range of applications, including furniture, flooring, insulation, packing materials, and arts and crafts.
How is MDF different from chipboard?
Chipboard is a lower-cost type of wood made from larger wood chips and resin, with a rough surface and low density. MDF, on the other hand, is high-quality, made from finer wood fibres and resin, and offers a smooth surface that takes paint well.
How long can chipboard last?
That depends on the type, but with great care, you can use chipboard for more than a decade or two. Reinforce it with the proper protections and ensure it is properly installed for the best performance.
Chipboard Range
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6-11 12+ £11.63£13.96 £11.39£13.67 
EGGER D4 Chipboard Adhesive 1L Bottle
EGGER D4 Adhesive is used for bonding the board to the joist and within the tongue and groove joint as well as for sealing nail heads and adjacent areas. 1 bottle of D4 Glue will cover 3 sheets if used on the sheet and joists. If not used on joists, it will cover 5.5 sheets.
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6-11 12+ £12.95£15.54 £12.68£15.22 
CaberFix D4 Chipboard Adhesive 1L Bottle
CaberFix D4 Adhesive is used for bonding the board to the joist and within the tongue and groove joint as well as for sealing nail heads and adjacent areas. 1 bottle of D4 Glue will cover 3 sheets if used on the sheet and joists. If not used on joists, it will cover 5.5 sheets.
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25-49 50+ £30.25£36.30 £28.38£34.06 
15mm White Melamine Faced Chipboard Double-sided Shelving 2440 x 1220mm (8′ x 4′) FSC®
15mm Non-textured smooth white chipboard in white provides extreme support for items around the home.
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24-48 49+ £16.01£19.21 £15.17£18.20 
18mm P2 Furniture Grade Chipboard 2440 x 1220mm (8′ x 4′) FSC®
18mm Furniture Grade Chipboard is a highly versatile and strong board used in making furniture as well as kitchen elements.
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20-39 40+ £37.07£44.48 £35.90£43.08 
18mm White Melamine Faced Chipboard Double-sided Shelving 2440 x 1220mm (8′ x 4′) FSC®
18mm Non-textured smooth white chipboard in white provides extreme support for items around the home.
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40-79 80+ £8.43£10.12 £8.26£9.91 
There are 1 more images18mm EGGER P5 Tongue and Groove Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring TG4E 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′) FSC®
18mm Egger P5 tongue and groove chipboard is a moisture-resistant structural grade flooring board. It is generally used in flooring applications as the board’s construction adds strength when panels are slotted together and screwed or nailed down to floor joists.
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40-79 80+ £12.27£14.72 £12.02£14.42 
18mm EGGER Peel Clean Xtra P5 Tongue and Groove Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring TG4E 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′) FSC®
18mm Tongue and Groove Chipboard, commonly known as P5 is a structural grade flooring board highly regarded by builders because of its moisture-resistant properties. 18mm T&G flooring chipboard is typically utilised in flooring applications.
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50-99 100+ £8.06£9.67 £7.98£9.58 
18mm Caberfloor P5 Tongue And Groove Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring TG4E 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′) FSC®
18mm Caberfloor P5 tongue and groove chipboard is a moisture-resistant structural grade flooring board. It is generally used in flooring applications as the board’s construction adds strength when panels are slotted together and screwed or nailed down to floor joists. Generally used on joists with 400mm centres.
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18mm CaberDek P5 Tongue and Groove Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring TG4 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′) FSC®
18mm Tongue and Groove Chipboard, commonly known as P5 is a structural grade flooring board highly regarded by builders because of its moisture-resistant properties. 18mm T&G flooring chipboard is typically utilised in flooring applications. Caberdek provides weather exposure of up to 60 days. Generally used on joists with 400mm centres.
Original price was: £13.25 Ex VAT (£15.90 Inc VAT).£12.89£15.47Current price is: £12.89 Ex VAT (£15.47 Inc VAT). Ex VATInc VAT Add to cart -
18mm P4 Chipboard Loft Panels TG2 LE 1220 x 320mm (4′ x 1) FSC® Pack of 3
18mm P4 Chipboard Loft Panels is designed to be compact in size which means that they are easy to move by hands due to light weight. They can easily fit in loft and tight spaces. With the 18mm Chipboard P4 Loft panel, you will find a seamless installation process and perfect fit for the job as it has a (T&G) tongue and groove section along longer sides of the panel.
Original price was: £15.69 Ex VAT (£18.83 Inc VAT).£14.35£17.22Current price is: £14.35 Ex VAT (£17.22 Inc VAT). Ex VATInc VAT£5.23£6.28£4.78£5.74 Per Sheet Add to cart -
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32-63 64+ £9.95£11.94 £9.75£11.70 
There are 1 more images22mm EGGER P5 Tongue and Groove Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring TG4E 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′) FSC®
22mm Egger P5 tongue and groove chipboard is a moisture-resistant structural grade flooring board. It is generally used in flooring applications as the construction of the board adds strength when boards are slotted together and screwed or nailed down to floor joists.
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32-63 64+ £14.45£17.34 £14.16£16.99 
22mm EGGER Peel Clean Xtra P5 Tongue and Groove Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring TG4E 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′) FSC®
22mm Tongue and Groove Chipboard, commonly known as P5 is a structural grade flooring board highly regarded by builders because of its moisture-resistant properties. 22mm T&G flooring chipboard is typically utilised in flooring applications.
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32-63 64+ £16.66£19.99 £15.96£19.15 
22mm EGGER Protect P5 Tongue and Groove Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring TG4E 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′) FSC®
22mm Tongue and Groove Chipboard, commonly known as P5, is a structural grade flooring board highly regarded by builders because of its moisture-resistant properties. 22mm T&G flooring chipboard is typically utilised in flooring applications.
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10-19 20+ £7.71£9.25 £7.16£8.59 
There are 1 more images22mm Smooth White Melamine Pre-Glued Edging Tape Strip 50m
Also known as veneer edge banding or wood veneer edging tape, each professionally made roll is fleeced with non-woven fabric and sanded for a perfectly smooth surface.
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41-81 82+ £9.98£11.98 £9.78£11.74 
22mm Caberfloor P5 Tongue And Groove Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring TG4E 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′) FSC®
22mm Caberfloor P5 tongue and groove chipboard is a moisture-resistant structural grade flooring board. It is generally used in flooring applications as the construction of the board adds strength when boards are slotted together and screwed or nailed down to floor joists. Generally used on joists with 600mm centres.
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43-83 84+ £29.64£35.57 £28.08£33.70 
22mm UFH Unfoiled Pre-Routed Underfloor Heating P5 Flooring Grade Chipboard For 12mm Pipe 2400 x 600mm FSC®
The 22mm underfloor heating p5 moisture resistant chipboard is a durable, unfoiled board commonly used in a range of flooring applications. Across the market, it is well known as 22mm UFH chipboard. Channels are routed to suit a 12mm pipe, and are machined at 150mm centres with returns.
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10-19 20+ £11.15£13.38 £10.34£12.41 
There are 1 more images22mm Textured White Melamine Pre-Glued Edging Tape Strip 50m
Also known as veneer edge banding or wood veneer edging tape, each professionally made roll is fleeced with non-woven fabric and sanded for a textured surface.
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41-81 82+ £15.18£18.22 £14.87£17.84 
There are 1 more images22mm CaberDek P5 Tongue and Groove Moisture Resistant Chipboard Flooring TG4 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′) FSC®
22mm Tongue and Groove Chipboard, commonly known as P5 is a structural grade flooring board highly regarded by builders because of its moisture-resistant properties. 22mm T&G flooring chipboard is typically utilised in flooring applications. Caberdek provides weather exposure of up to 60 days. Generally used on joists with 600mm centres.
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42-83 84+ £34.06£40.87 £32.27£38.72 
22mm UFH Foiled Pre-Routed Underfloor Heating P5 Flooring Grade Chipboard For 12mm Pipe 2400 x 600mm FSC®
The 22mm underfloor heating p5 moisture resistant chipboard is a durable, foiled board commonly used in a range of flooring applications. Across the market, it is well known as 22mm UFH chipboard. Channels are routed to suit a 12mm pipe, and are machined at 150mm centres with returns.
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42-83 84+ £30.26£36.31 £28.08£33.70 
22mm UFH Unfoiled Pre-Routed Underfloor Heating P5 Flooring Grade Chipboard For 16mm Pipe 2400 x 600mm FSC®
The 22mm underfloor heating p5 moisture resistant chipboard is a durable, unfoiled board commonly used in a range of flooring applications. Across the market, it is well known as 22mm UFH chipboard. Channels are routed to suit a 16mm pipe, and are machined at 150mm centres with returns.
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18-35 36+ £25.14£30.17 £24.62£29.54 
30mm EGGER OSB 4 HDX TG2 Tongue And Groove Flooring Board 2400 x 675mm (8′ x 2.2′) FSC®
EGGER OSB HDX is a 30mm heavy-duty, load-bearing OSB 4 panel designed for applications to replace a commonly used 38mm Mezzanine Flooring. Its side is wider yet up to 20% lighter, making it easier to install and work with the boards.
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10-19 20+ £30.00£36.00 £28.76£34.51 
38mm Finsa superPan Tech P6 TG2LE Tongue and Groove Chipboard Mezzanine Flooring 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′) FSC®
Finsa’s SuperPan P6 T&G Flooring system is an innovative, next-generation board that has a unique composition comprising of two external MDF faces with a chipboard core which is without comparison in the market currently.
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25-49 50+ £27.01£32.41 £26.46£31.75 
38mm Unilin U7 P6 TG2LE Tongue and Groove Chipboard Mezzanine Flooring 2400 x 600mm (8′ x 2′)
U7 is Unilin’s reinforced P6 chipboard, engineered specifically for mezzanine flooring with higher point-load capacity and stiffness. It meets the P6 threshold but is independently tested and documented well beyond it, for structural flooring performance a generic P6 board can’t guarantee.
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5-9 10+ £186.98£224.38 £177.14£212.57 
44mm Halspan Optima FD30 Graduated Density Chipboard Door Core Unlipped 2800 x 1830mm (9.1′ x 6′)
44mm Halspan Optima door blank uses a graduated-density chipboard core with integral facings. It’s unlipped, lightweight and fire-resistant for up to 30 minutes (FD30). Supplied with square-edge and is for internal use only.
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