Furniture Board

Furniture boards are man-made wood panels designed specifically for furniture making. They are not sourced directly from solid wood from a tree, but are made by breaking wood down into small chips, fibres, or thin layers.

The layers, fibres, or chips are pressed and glued back together into flat boards that are more uniform, more affordable, and often stable than natural solid wood.

You’ll find them in almost everything, including desks, bookshelves, kitchen cabinets, etc. They can also be laminated or painted to suit your ideas or hidden under nicer finishes for a high-end but cost-effective look.

What are furniture board sheets?

Furniture board sheets are stable products that feature in residential and commercial furniture. We stock them in various colours, thicknesses, and finishes, providing a practical way to find the ideal types for your projects.

There are several variations, each engineered for specific uses. Depending on the type, you can use them for everything from shelving to countertops to cabinetry.

The Diverse Uses of Furniture Boards

Furniture board finds its uses in both residential and commercial settings. These include:

• Shelving
• Tables
• Cabinets and wardrobes
• Kitchen countertops
• Decorative panels

Types of furniture boards

Our diverse selection includes many types of furniture boards, each with its own set of characteristics that fit different projects.

Here are some of them:

• Colour Veneered Boards– These boards have a thin veneer of real wood or laminate bonded to a core material, for a richer, natural look available in MDF and plywood Veneered sheets.
• Thin MDF– Lightweight and easy to work with, thin MDF sheets are used to make lightweight furniture or components where stability is not an issue.
• High Premium Quality MDF– These are denser, more durable boards with smoother finishes than regular MDF. They work well for high-quality furniture items that need fine finishing. Options available include standard and MR.
• Melamine MDF Boards– Coated in a melamine resin, these boards present a scratch-resistant surface that works beautifully in kitchen furniture and storage units.
• Colour-Throughout MDF– This type of MDF is pigmented all the way through the boards so that even when edges are cut, the colour remains consistent.

These are just some of the boards showcasing the wide range that we offer.

Benefits of using furniture boards

Furniture boards are chosen for their unique characteristics and present the following potential benefits:

• Durable – Pieces made of furniture boards can withstand regular wear and tear with varying degrees of success depending on the type.
• Customisable – The boards are easy to cut, drill, or shape, meaning designs remain highly customisable.
• Affordability – Spend less than you would on solid wood, while getting strength and stability.
• Sustainability – The use of repurposed or recycled wood fibres makes furniture boards part of sustainability initiatives to reduce waste.
• Aesthetics – Pick from a wide range of veneers and coatings or bespoke paint, to make them align with your overall design language.
• Ease of maintenance – With the right veneer or coat, furniture boards become easy to clean and maintain with simple wipes and keeping them dry.

Why Choose Our Furniture Boards?

When you purchase furniture boards from us, you can expect high-quality materials, a wide variety of choices, competitive pricing, and excellent customer support. We will help you source precisely what you need and deliver it to you quickly within the UK so your projects can stay on schedule or start ASAP.

Start your project today! With a range of sizes and finishes, our furniture boards are ready to help you bring that vision to life.

 FAQ:

What is a furniture board?

A furniture board is a highly useful, sheet-like engineered wood product used for shelving, cabinetry, furniture, and more. The structure is composed of wood fibres mixed with resin and compressed under high heat

How do I cut a furniture board?

For precision, apply painter’s tape over the cut line to prevent chipping and ensure your blade is fine-toothed or carbide-tipped. You should also place the finished side down and use a straight edge or track rail to guide the cuts.

How do I paint particle board furniture?

To paint a furniture board, follow these simple steps:

• Clean and lightly sand the surface to make sure the primer sticks
• Once the primer is applied (use one made from shellac or an oil base) wait for it to dry.
• Apply two or more thin coats of your desired paint.
• You can sand in between coats for a smoother finish.