Particle Board (Chipboard)
N/A (Manufactured Wood Product) · Engineered
- Type
- Engineered
- Origin
- Manufactured globally using various recycled or residual softwoods and hardwoods
- Hardness
- Varies (Soft to Medium, approximately 500-1000 lbf equivalent)
- Durability
- Non-durable, highly susceptible to moisture damage, swelling, rot, and insect attacks
Got a wood sample like this?
Identify any wood from a photo, free.
Grain Pattern
Non-directional, uniform textured surface composed of compressed wood flakes and particles
Color & Appearance
Light tan to brownish-yellow with speckled multi-tonal wood flakes, lacking natural luster or chatoyance
Hardness (Janka)
Varies (Soft to Medium, approximately 500-1000 lbf equivalent)
Durability & Decay Resistance
Non-durable, highly susceptible to moisture damage, swelling, rot, and insect attacks
Value & Sustainability
- Estimated Market Value
- Low cost, approximately $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot depending on thickness
- Wood Age Estimate
- Modern manufactured product, estimated under 5-10 years based on condition
- Sustainability Status
- Highly sustainable as it utilizes sawmill scraps, wood waste, and recycled wood fibers; frequently FSC certified
Common Uses
Cabinet core material, underlayment, furniture shelving, countertops, speaker enclosures
Geographic Origin
Manufactured globally using various recycled or residual softwoods and hardwoods
Workability
Cuts easily with standard blades, but tends to chip or tear out at edges; does not hold screws well in edges; glues and laminates well
Finish Recommendations
Typically covered with laminate, veneer, melamine, or edge-banding rather than finished directly; can be painted if primed with a heavy-duty sealing primer
Notable Features
Made from compressed wood particles and synthetic resin binders; heavy; susceptible to severe water damage causing irreversible swelling
