Manufactured Boards Flashcards
1
Q
Blockboard
A
- 2 strips of veneer with strips of softwood glued together in between
- grain glued at right angles
2
Q
Blockboard vs plywood
A
- Blockboard: cheaper, thicker
* plywood: stronger , can be bent
3
Q
Chipboard
A
- cheap but weak
- compressed wood particles and glue
- cheap furniture
4
Q
MDF
A
- cheap
- broken down softwood fibres heated wit glue and mixed
- denser than chipboard
5
Q
Hardboard
A
- thinner and denser than MDF
* 1 smooth side , 1 textured side
6
Q
Pegboard
A
Board with holes for shelves / drawers
7
Q
Mouldings
A
Made from MDF and are used for door panels
8
Q
What should happen to a board before painting / varnishing?
A
Sealed to stop the cut edges absorbing all of the paint
9
Q
Board finishes:
A
Varnish
Veneer
Paint
10
Q
Plywood
A
- lots of layers
- wood glued together (grain at 90’)
- can be bent
