Manufactured Boards Flashcards
Explain everything you know about plywood
it is made from lots of layers
it is popular with building and construction
the layers or ply are laid up with the grain running at 90 degrees to each other giving it strength
it can be bent to make it useful for curved furniture
the outer layers can be finished with a nice veneer to improve its aesthetics
Explain everything you know about blockboard
it isnt as strong as plywood but it is a cheap substitute when you need a thicker board
it is made from strips of softwood that are glued together side by side and then with a veneer on each side
Explain everything you know about chipboard
it is cheap but not very strong
it is produced by compressing wood particles together with glue
it is usually used with a hardwood or plastic veneered surface
it is used for table tops and cheap furniture.
Explain everything you know about MDF
It is popular that is pretty cheap
it is made from softwood that is broken don into tiny fibres, mixed with resin and then heated and compressed into panels. It is denser and stronger than chipboard and doesn’t warp if it gets damp
it has smooth faces and takes paint and other finishes well
Explain everything you know about hardboard
it is a cheap board that is like MDF but thinner
it has one smooth and one textured surface
used for cupboard backs and drawer bottoms
What sizes can you get manufactured boards in?
sheets (2440mmx1220mm) or half sheets
range of thicknesses in 3mm increments (3mm/ 6mm / 9mm)
How can you finish a manufactured board?
seal them first and then paint (other wise they soak it all up)
veneer or laminate
