Chipboard Sheets

Chipboard sheets, also sometimes referred to as fibreboard, are specially engineered wooden sheets that are made from a combination of small wooden particles and synthetic resins. These component materials are pressed and turned into flat sheets.

Chipboard sheets are manufactured in a range of thicknesses (typically between 2mm and 30mm) and densities (low, medium, or high). Each type is suited to different uses, with common applications including kitchen cabinets/worktops, furniture elements such as wardrobes and drawer backs, packaging, flatpack furniture, flooring, and even soundproofing.

In deciding which type of chipboard is best for your project, you should consider the following: purpose, appearance, environment, and budget.

Purpose essentially determines the required class for the application in question. If it is for crafts or hobbies, then low-density is usually fine, but if it needs to bear a significant load, then you will need a high-density option.

When it comes to appearance, you will need to establish if it will be hidden away or on view. Raw chipboard is fine if it will be hidden, but you will probably want laminated or veneered versions for visible surfaces. You can, however, laminate or add a veneer yourself to most types.

If it is going to be located in a moisture-rich environment such as a kitchen or bathroom, you will need to look for moisture-resistant versions.

From a budget perspective, you will need to bear in mind that higher density versions are more expensive, although still affordable and almost invariably cheaper than plywood or solid wood.

Here at George Hill Timber, we offer standard Grade P2 chipboard sheets in several different sizes. This chipboard is suitable for general use, including in applications such as joinery, packaging, and furniture-making. It has a smooth, sanded, open grained surface which means that veneers and decorative finishes can easily be added. This product is easy to cut to size and has good impact strength.