Regarding wardrobe boards, this article focuses on listing the advantages and disadvantages of commonly used woodworking boards, particleboard, fiberboard, solid wood finger jointed boards, multi-layer solid wood boards, and solid wood particle boards in customized wardrobe processing

Solid wood particle board

The so-called solid wood particle board is actually a type of board produced by the process of particle board, which belongs to homogeneous particle board. The scientific name of homogeneous particle board is oriented strand board.

It is a type of artificial board made by processing small diameter materials, thinning materials, wood cores, board skins, branch materials, etc. into 40mm, 70mm, 5mm, 20mm wide, 0.3mm, and 0.7mm thick planing pieces through specialized equipment. After drying, gluing, and specialized equipment to lay the surface and core layer planing pieces in a criss crossing and directional manner, it is formed by hot pressing.

Homogenized particleboard uses an advanced single channel dryer to dry the sliced pieces, resulting in a low expansion coefficient and excellent moisture resistance. The sliced pieces are oriented layer by layer paving, so their internal texture is uniform, with stronger nail holding force, bending and compression resistance, and stability than ordinary particleboard and powdered density board.

Oriented strand board, as a high-end and environmentally friendly substrate, is widely used by furniture manufacturers in Europe and America, and the domestic high-end panel furniture market has also begun to widely adopt this type of board.

Multi layer solid wood panel

Multi layer solid wood panels are made of criss crossing multi-layer plywood as the base material, with high-quality solid wood veneer or technology wood as the fabric on the surface, and processed through several processes such as cold pressing, hot pressing, sanding, and health preservation.

Due to the non deformable characteristics and excellent performance in regulating indoor temperature and humidity of multi-layer solid wood panels, as well as the natural and authentic texture and feel of the surface layer solid wood veneer material, the selectivity is stronger. Therefore, it is highly favored by consumers.

Multilayer solid wood panels have good structural stability, are not easily deformed, and are of strong quality. Due to vertical and horizontal bonding, high temperature and high pressure, the deformation defects of solid wood panels have been solved from the perspective of internal stress. In the production process, homemade high-quality environmentally friendly adhesive is used to ensure that the formaldehyde emission limit of the product meets the national standard requirements, which is green and environmentally friendly.

Woodworking board (commonly known as large core board)

Woodworking board (commonly known as large core board) is a plywood with a solid wood core. Its vertical (distinguished by the direction of the core board) bending and compression strength is poor, but its horizontal bending and compression strength is high. Nowadays, most of the boards on the market are solid, glued together, double-sided sandblasted, and five layer particleboard, which is one of the commonly used boards.

Advantages:

A. Fine woodworking board has good screw holding force, high strength, and characteristics such as hardness, sound absorption, and insulation. The moisture content of fine woodworking board is not high, between 10% and 13%, and it is easy to process. It is widely used in furniture, doors and windows, partitions, false walls, heating covers, curtain boxes, etc.

B. Due to the use of solid wood strips inside, the requirements for processing equipment are not high, making it convenient for on-site construction.

Disadvantages:

A. Due to the extensive use of formaldehyde glue in the production process of woodworking boards, formaldehyde emissions are generally high, and environmental standards are generally low. This is why most woodworking boards have a strong odor.

B. At present, most of the woodworking boards on the market are produced by cutting corners and cutting materials. When splicing solid wood strips, there are large gaps, and there are generally voids inside the boards. If nails are nailed at the gaps, there is basically no gripping force.

C. The solid wood strips inside the woodworking board are longitudinally spliced, so the vertical bending and compression strength is poor, and long-term stress can cause significant lateral deformation of the board.

D. The solid wood strips inside the woodworking board are made of different materials and have varying densities. With only simple drying treatment, they are prone to warping and deformation; The structure undergoes distortion and deformation, affecting its appearance and usability.

E. Due to the rough surface of woodworking boards, a large amount of glue or paint is usually used to treat the surface during on-site processing. Therefore, furniture made from this board is extremely environmentally unfriendly. This is also the main reason why the smell is very pungent during decoration. Such on-site made furniture is the main culprit of cancer and genetic mutations, which can cause great harm to the human body.

Particle board

Particle board is a type of artificial board made by cutting various branches, small diameter wood, fast-growing wood, sawdust and other materials into fragments of certain specifications, drying them, mixing them with glue, hardener, waterproofing agent, etc., and pressing them under certain temperature and pressure. Due to its honeycomb like cross-section, it is called particle board.

Adding certain "moisture-proof factors" or "moisture-proof agents" and other raw materials inside the particleboard has become what people usually call moisture-proof particleboard, abbreviated as moisture-proof board. It has a certain moisture-proof effect because the particleboard itself has strong moisture-proof performance and a small expansion coefficient after absorbing moisture. It is widely used in environments such as cabinets and bathroom cabinets. However, in reality, it has become a tool for many inferior particleboards to cover up internal impurities.

Advantages:

A. Has good sound absorption and insulation performance; Particle board insulation and sound absorption.

B. The interior is a granular structure with intersecting and staggered patterns, and the performance in each direction is basically the same. The structure is relatively uniform, so it has good nail grip and lateral load-bearing capacity.

C. Strong moisture resistance and low coefficient of expansion after absorbing moisture, it is widely used as a raw material for cabinet products in humid environments such as cabinets and bathroom cabinets.

D. The surface of particleboard is flat, the texture is realistic, the density is uniform, the thickness error is small, it is resistant to pollution and aging, beautiful, and can be painted and veneered in various ways.

F. During the production process of particleboard, the amount of adhesive used is relatively small, and the environmental protection coefficient is relatively high.

Disadvantages:

A. Internally, it has a granular structure and is not easy to mill

B. It is easy to cause tooth breakage during board cutting, so higher requirements are placed on the processing equipment

Fiber board (also known as density board)

Fiberboard is mainly made of plant fibers, which are processed through processes such as hot grinding, gluing, paving, and hot pressing. Fiberboard can be classified into different density sizes, and those with a density below 450 kilograms per cubic meter are called low-density fiberboard;

A density between 450-800 kg/m3 is called medium density fiberboard (MDF), and a density above 800 kg/m3 is called hard fiberboard (HDF). MDF is mainly used for the production of finished furniture, as well as for strengthening wooden floors, door panels, partition walls, etc.

Advantages:

A. The surface of the fiberboard is smooth and flat, and the material is fine and dense, making it easy to shape and mill.

B. Fiberboard has good toughness and is less prone to fracture when the thickness is small (such as 6MM, 3MM)

Disadvantages:

A. Fiberboard has poor moisture resistance and a high coefficient of expansion after absorbing moisture

B. The interior of the fiberboard is a powder like structure, with poor nail grip and easy loosening of screws after tightening

C. Due to the low strength of fiberboard, the height of furniture should not be too high, with the vast majority being 2100mm

D. During the production of fiberboard, due to its internal structural characteristics, a large amount of glue is used, resulting in a lower environmental protection coefficient to a certain extent

Solid wood finger joint board

Finger joint board, also known as integrated board, integrated material, or finger joint material, is a board made by splicing solid wood blocks that have been deeply processed like "fingers". Due to the serrated interface between the boards, it is similar to the cross docking of two fingers, hence the name finger joint board.

Due to the cross bonding between the original wooden strips, this bonding structure itself has a certain bonding force, and because there is no need to stick the surface panel up and down, the amount of glue used is extremely small.

Advantages:

Due to the limited number of connections and adhesive usage in solid wood panels, the environmental protection factor is relatively high. Easy to process, capable of cutting, drilling, sawing, and forming.

Disadvantages:

Solid wood finger joints are prone to deformation and cracking. Good solid wood finger jointed boards have guaranteed quality but come at a higher cost.

Common specifications for furniture boards

Common specifications: L2440 * W1220

Common thicknesses: 3mm, 5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 16mm, 18mm, 25mm

Reasons for formaldehyde production in artificial boards

(1) Wood itself produces formaldehyde during drying due to internal decomposition. The lower the density of wood, the stronger its ability to emit formaldehyde.

(2) The adhesive used for bonding board substrates is one of the main causes of formaldehyde production. The main adhesives currently available on the market are urea formaldehyde adhesive and melamine adhesive.

The production process of urea formaldehyde adhesive is simple and does not require high equipment requirements. It is mostly produced by many small workshops, but it releases a large amount of formaldehyde. However, due to its low price, it is mainly used for plywood, medium and low-density fiberboard, which require a large amount of adhesive during substrate bonding.

And melamine glue is a new type of environmentally friendly glue, with high production process and equipment requirements, low formaldehyde content, but much more expensive than urea formaldehyde glue, generally used for high-end boards.