Chipboards

MDF and chipboard are similar in nature. However, they each have their own characteristics, which means they complement each other nicely. MDF consists of very fine wood fibres. This results in a homogeneous board that is easy to work with right down to its core. Whether milling or profiling, everything runs smoothly. The smooth surface is an ideal base for melamine, HPL or wood veneer, but can also be perfectly finished with paint or lacquer. This makes MDF a popular choice for interior finishes where detail counts: fronts, mouldings, moulded parts and other elements that require finesse. Chipboard, on the other hand, is made from recycled wood chips. This results in a lighter, stable board with a slightly rougher surface. And all this at an attractive price. Chipboard can also be finished to a high standard with melamine, HPL or veneer. It serves as a reliable substrate in interiors, but also plays an important role in construction applications, such as concrete formwork or roof structures.

Chipboard and plywood often appear in the same applications. Both are used in interior design and construction. However, there is a difference in approach. Plywood is in a higher price range and looks sturdy, but is less easy to finish neatly than chipboard. Chipboard, on the other hand, scores highly in terms of durability and finish. This is certainly true at Unilin: our boards are made from up to 100% recycled wood. This provides a stable, reliable substrate with a wide range of products and a neat, consistent look with melamine, HPL or veneer.

OSB and chipboard look similar, but they behave completely differently. OSB is mainly used for construction. The coarse wood fraction makes it difficult to saw and process cleanly, with a greater risk of splinters. A smooth finish is much more difficult to achieve. The tongue and groove is less precise, which makes installation slower and less accurate. OSB is also usually more expensive. Chipboard offers more possibilities. It forms a stable basis for interiors and construction and has a much smoother surface. This makes it easy to finish. At Unilin, we use almost 100% recycled wood, which means that chipboard also scores higher on sustainability. The wide range allows you to choose the right board for every application. Our chipboard has a fine, even structure. This ensures that the surface fits nicely, the board remains airtight with Topfinish and is sturdy in both directions. The result: smoother work on site and a neater end result.

You will find the complete chipboard range in the Unilin Panels stock programme. The downloadable stock list provides a clear overview of all available boards, variants and thicknesses. The stock range shows what is immediately available. Our total offering goes even further. Think of specialised solutions such as Air boards, boards ideal for door cores, and our boards for system floors. In addition, we like to think along with each customer and offer a wide range of customised solutions for projects that require something slightly different.

Our chipboards are produced at two Belgian production sites in West Flanders. We work with 100% recycled wood: residual wood and wood waste that would otherwise be incinerated or landfilled. We give this material a new lease of life as high-quality board material. That quality does not come about by itself. We invest heavily in smart sorting and processing methods. This enables us to extract a raw material from waste streams that is pure enough to be used to make stable, reliable and high-performance boards. Our range is Cradle to Cradle® Full Scope v4.0 certified and is available with PEFC or FSC certification on request.