Particle Board

Particle board panels stacked in a workshop

Particle Board

Particle board is a common base material used in custom cabinetry and panel furniture. It is made from wood chips, wood particles or sawdust bonded with adhesive and pressed under heat. Compared with plywood, particle board usually offers better cost control, surface flatness, finish lamination stability and batch processing efficiency, so it is widely used in standardized cabinetry and project-based panel furniture. It is suitable for cabinet carcasses, shelves, side panels and some door panel substrates. Its actual performance depends on board density, core structure, emission grade, thickness, edge sealing quality, moisture protection, drilling accuracy and the final application environment.

Materials Detail

Common Thickness

9mm, 12mm, 16mm, 18mm, 25mm

Suitable Finishes

Melamine finish, PET finish, decorative paper finish, HPL laminate, UV finish

Suitable Applications

Wardrobe carcasses, bookcases, TV cabinets, office cabinets, storage cabinets, dry-area cabinets, standardized panel furniture and custom furniture projects that require cost control and batch production efficiency.

Not Suitable For

Not recommended for main structures of bathroom vanities, sink cabinets, long-term humid areas, outdoor cabinets or positions close to water-leaking walls. If particle board must be used in these areas, stronger edge sealing and moisture protection are required, and long-term contact with standing water or poorly ventilated high-humidity environments should be avoided.

Advantages

Flat surface, suitable for large-area finish lamination, easier cost control and stable board dimensions. It is suitable for standardized production and batch delivery of cabinet projects.

Limitations

Moisture resistance is limited. Edges may swell after water penetration. Screw-holding strength is generally lower than plywood, and repeated disassembly may loosen the fixing holes. It is not ideal for high-load structures or positions that require frequent disassembly.

Key Notes

Check whether the board density is even, whether the edges are loose, whether the edge sealing is firm, whether drilling accuracy is stable, and whether hardware fixing holes can reduce the risk of loosening, water penetration or deformation during long-term use.

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