PARTICLE BOARD

AND
BLOCK BOARD

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WHAT IS PARTICLE BOARD?
Particle board(chipboard /fibreboard) is a type of engineered wood product made from wood particles, such as sawdust, wood chips, and shavings,
mixed with a resin binder and compressed into sheets

GRADES OF PARTICLE BOARD

Particle board comes in different grades, which denote its quality and intended use.
Common grades include
1. Standard Grade: This is the basic particle board used for general applications like shelving and inexpensive furniture. It’s less dense and not as
strong as higher-grade boards.
2. Furniture Grade: This grade offers better quality and is often used in making furniture. It has a smoother surface and is more durable than
standard grade particle board.
3. Moisture-Resistant Grade: Designed for environments where moisture is a concern, like kitchens and bathrooms, this grade has additives that
make it less susceptible to swelling and warping when exposed to moisture.
4. Exterior Grade: This is the highest quality particle board, suitable for outdoor use. It’s engineered to withstand exposure to the elements and is
commonly used in outdoor furniture and construction applications.

RESIN

Wood chips Shavings Sawdust

Common types of wood used - Common types of Resin used -

Pine Urea-Formaldehyde (UF)
Spruce Phenol-Formaldehyde (PF)
Fir Melamine-Urea-Formaldehyde
Hardwood residues (MUF)
Recyclers wood

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 TYPES OF PARTICLE BOARD

(HDF) (OSB) Fire-Rated Laminated Moisture-Resistant Melamine Veneer Core Cement bonded
(MDF) Particle Board Particle Board
High-Density Oriented Particle Board Particle Board Particle Board Particle Board
Medium-Density
Fiberboard Fiberboard Strand
Board

● Construction ● Interior ● Sheathing ● Fire-Rated ● Countertops ● Bathroom ● Budget-friendly ● Backs of ● Exterior

of kitchen and Doors material for Doors ● Cabinet Cabinets furniture high-quality cladding for
bathroom ● engineered walls, roofs, ● Interior carcasses ● Shelving ● Interior cabinets buildings
● Cabinets wood and subfloors Partitions in damp components of ● Custom ● Wall and
Interior Wall flooring ● Structural environm closets, like furniture floor
Paneling panels for ents. shelves and pieces applications
floors and drawers in areas like
walls swimming
pool
enclosures
OVERVIEW ON MANUFACTURING

MAT
PARTICLES HOT PRESSING INTRODUCE
FORMATION
WATER TO COOL

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MANUFACTURING OF PARTICLE BOARD

1.PREPARE RAW MATERIAL 2.CONVERTED INTO PARTICLES

Sorting Classification Of Waste Wood And The material are send to machine to produce chips
Removal Of Metallic And Other Contaminants of suitable size and shape

4.PARTICLES CLASSIFIED AND SCREENING

Need control particle size in order to make sure the size
3. PARTICLES DRIED
and position of the particles in right place, small particles
on or fine chips for surface, bigger particles and coarser The material are send to machine to remove
chips in the core moisture

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MANUFACTURING OF PARTICLE BOARD

5.BLENDED WITH RESIN AND ADDITIVES 6.PARTICLE,RESIN AND ADDITIVE BLEND IS FORM INTO A MATTRESS

An adhesive or glue will be applied to the surface of particles

to bind all together

8.COOLED AND FINISHED
Panels need to be cooled before finishing. After cooling the
boards are sanded to the final thickness and to give good
surface finish
7.HOT PRESSED TO COMPACT THE PARTICLES TOGETHER AND CURE
THE RESIN TRIMMING AND CUTTING
Pre-pressing of furnish to reduce the bulk and give some mechanical
strength to the mattress. Hot-pressing to finally consolidate the board and
cure the adhesive

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JOINERY DETAILS / HARDWARE USED / INSTALLATION PROCESS

● “Patta” screws ● Adhesive

● Dowel Rods

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PROPERTIES OF PARTICLE BOARD ADVANTAGES
● Density - 600 to 800 kg/m³ 1. Cost-Effective:
● Low Tensile strength - 2 to 5 MPa
● Susceptible to expansion and contraction due to ● more affordable than solid wood or
changes in humidity- 2 - 5% plywood, making it an attractive option for
● Good compression strength - 20 - 50 MPa budget-conscious projects.
● The color of particleboard- vary depending on 2. Smooth Surface:
the type of wood particles used and the
adhesive ● uniform and smooth surface, making it
● The edges of particleboard - porous and rough suitable for applications where a smooth
and require edge banding finish is desired.
3. Dimensional Stability:
● less prone to warping, twisting, and
expanding/contracting with changes in
humidity and temperature compared to
solid wood.
4. Lightweight:
● lighter in weight than solid wood or plywood
of the same dimensions, making easier to
handle and transport.
5. Versatility:
● used for a wide range of applications,
including furniture, cabinetry, shelving,
interior walls, and more.
DISADVANTAGES
1. Limited Load-Bearing Capacity:
● lower strength and load-bearing
capacity compared to solid wood or
plywood
.2. Susceptible to Moisture
Damage:
● prone to swelling and deterioration
when exposed to moisture. Special
precautions are needed to protect it
from water damage.
3. Weak Screw Holding:
● weaker screw holding strength
compared to solid wood or plywood.
Over-tightening screws can cause
the material to strip or break.
4. Reduced Longevity:
● durability and longevity are generally
lower than those of solid wood or
higher-grade engineered wood
products like plywood.

6. Reduced Environmental Impact:

● often made from recycled wood particles
and byproducts, contributing to the
utilization of wood waste and reducing the
demand for virgin wood.

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 APPLICATIONS

Particle Board in Flooring

● Flooring material in temporary structures where there is less application
of loads.
● Used as covering for hardwood floors, as hardwood boards have low
resistance to scratches to protect them.
● Wood veneer particle board or laminated particle board is used in
flooring where finished aesthetic look is desired.

Partitioning or Wall Paneling

● Particle boards are used in wall partitions, as they are non-load bearing
members in the structure.
● For cost-effective options, particle boards can be used as they have
thermal and sound insulation properties.
● Laminated particle boards are extensively used in wall panels as they
give finished walls.

Particle Board in False Ceilings

● Laminated particle boards and cement particle boards are widely used in false
ceilings.
● Due to their thermal insulation properties they are extensively used in false
ceilings for centrally air-conditioned rooms.
● Particle boards are extensively used as ceiling tiles for auditoriums, computer
centers, cinema halls and theaters and in as display boards in commercial
establishments.
● In building construction it is used in false ceiling and paneling due to its
thermo-acoustic insulation properties.

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 Internal lipping
APPLICATIONS Block board core
Stile
Particle board
Core Material for Doors:
● Particle boards are also used as a core material in solid core doors as well as in flush
doors. Cross band
● Particle core is used in manufacturing doors, as it provides flat and smooth surface for
bonding with the door skin. It also has good screw-holding capacity for fixing hinges, Face veneer

unlike fibreboard.

Particle Board in Furniture:

● Wood veneer particle board are durable and perform better in moist environment as
compared to plain particle board.
● Hence, used in kitchen areas and bathrooms in the form of modular kitchen cabinets, storage
units, countertops, table tops, wardrobes and dressing units.
● Plain particle boards are useful in interior areas like bedrooms which have beds, wardrobes,
storage units, etc. It is also used in making shoe racks, computer tables, book shelves, television
cabinets, etc.
● Office furniture is mass-produced by using particle boards.
● Readymade units of office furniture are directly supplied to the offices with decorative
laminated particle board tops.

Commercial Industry:
● On commercial scale, particle boards(Wood veneer particle boards) are used in television, speaker
boxes, sewing machine tops, display boards, automobiles’ parts and in other products which requires
furnished surfaces.

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 PARTICLE BOARD VS PLYWOOD

Particle board is made of wood chips, sawdust, and resin Plywood is made of thin layers of wood veneer that are glued
COMPOSITION that are compressed under high pressure and heat to together with each layer’s grain perpendicular to the adjacent
form a sheet layer

Particle board is mixed, compressed, and formed Plywood is layered, glued, and pressed then heat-cured

ECONOMY Budget-friendly option More expensive

STRENGTH Not as strong Stronger

EFFECT OF MOISTURE Prone to moisture damage More resistant to moisture and termites

APPLICATIONS Particle board is best suited for indoor furniture, such as Plywood is ideal for furniture that is used outdoors, such as
bookshelves, wardrobes, and study tables garden furniture and benche. And for indoor furniture that needs
to withstand heavy use, such as dining tables and beds.

LIFESPAN Shorter lifespan Longer lifespan

WEIGHT Particleboard is lighter and less dense, making it easier to Plywood is typically heavier than particleboard of the same
handle and transport thickness and size due to its denser and solid wood veneer
layers.
REPAIR Particle board furniture can be repaired using wood filler
and sandpaper Plywood furniture can be repaired by filling in any cracks or
dents with wood putty and sanding it down
INSTALLATION Particleboard is more prone to chipping or crumbling
when cut or drilled, requiring more care and precision in Plywood can be machined, cut, and drilled with ease,
handling. maintaining its structural integrity

PRODUCTION COST Raw Material Cost, Manufacturing Cost lower Raw Material Cost, Manufacturing Cost higher

PRICE IN INDIA Avg. Rs. 35-60/sq. ft Avg Rs. 50-150/sq. ft.

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WHAT IS BLOCK BOARD?

A blockboard( lumber plywood) is a type of engineered wood product It is composed of a core made of wooden
strips or blocks that are glued together, sandwiched between two outer layers of plywood.
The core blocks are made from softwood species like pine or fir.

The construction of blockboard gives it advantages in terms of strength, stability, and resistance to warping.
The core blocks provide structural integrity, while the outer layers on the outside enhance the appearance and
offer a smooth surface finish that can be easily painted, stained, or varnished.

OUTER FACE The specific characteristics of blockboard make it suitable for

applications where both strength and aesthetics are important.
However, due to its wood-based construction, blockboards can
INNER FACE be susceptible to moisture and should be used in appropriate
environments to prevent potential issues like swelling or
delamination.
BATTENS (WOOD)

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TYPES OF BLOCKBOARDS
The classification of block boards depend on different properties such as quality, use, raw wood used for the
core. Followings are the type of blockboard:

A. Depending on quaLity and use:

1. Interior Grade Blockboard
2. Exterior Grade Blockboard
B. Depending on the raw wood used in the core:
1. Softwood Blockboard
2. Hardwood Blockboard

Different aspects of these types are briefly discussed below:

Interior Grade Blockboard
These grades are made for indoor uses which are resistant to moisture and called MR (Moisture Resistant) eg.
Furniture, door, window shutter.
Exterior Grade Blockboard
This variety of blockboard is manufactured for outdoor uses. These are called BWP (Boiling Water Proof) or as
BWR (Boiling Water Resistant). This high quality of resistance is because of the adhesives used here are also
good in quality.
Softwood Block board
Solid blocks of wood are used to make each blockboard sheet those are attached together using glue. The
sheets are called strips or battens. The surface is covered with hardwood veneers.
Hardwood Block board
Hardwood is dense, heavy, costly, strong as the core is made from hard sheets. The coating is also by
hardwood.

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MANUFACTURING OF BLOCK BOARD

1. Saw mill 2.chemical treatment 3.air seasoning

Logs are treated with concentrated and saturated chemical
Highly matured logs free from any natural defect is cut into
Composition of boron compounds using dip diffusion
planks are cut into different shapes and sizes.
method
Layers are separated by crosses and separated
by and stacked on ray’s foundation in a clean
and dry spaces in ambient air.

4. Kiln seasoning
5.piping and plaining
Helps in sterilizing the timber .as the
Cutting of planks before assembling temperature and humidity
employed kills all the fungi.

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MANUFACTURING OF BLOCK BOARD

6.ATTACHING 7.GLUING 8.pre pressing

Blocks are attached together used To attach the slices glue or adhesives are used Urea Assembled boards are kept under high
softwood or hardwood as required for formaldehyde, Phenol formaldehyde which is called plastic pressure and compressed which helps in
interior or exterior grade required. resin. Exterior grade block board requires phenol spreading of glue.
formaldehyde. Gluing is done under high pressure.

9. FINISHING

Final finishing giving lamination, a

coating is done.

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PROPERTIES OF BLOCK BOARD
● Density - 500 kg/m³ to 800 kg/m³
● High Tensile strength - 8 MPa to 15 MPa
● Radial shrinkage- 3% to 8%
● Good compression strength - 20 - 40 MPa
● The color of blockboard- vary depending on
type of wood used for veneers .
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ADVANTAGES
1. Light-weight
● Their less weight ensures easy
transportation, reducing transport
costs.
● In interiors, they are commonly used
in doors due to their light weight.
2. Cheap
● They can be used as a cheaper
alternative to plywood in interiors.
3. Resistance to sagging or bending
● It has a stiff structure, making it
suitable for crafting long furniture
items, such as panels, book shelves,
tables, benches, etc.
4. Strong and durable
● Blockboards are stronger and have
better durability compared to MDF
and particle boards.
DISADVANTAGES
1. Weaker than solid wood
● As it is made using softwood, it is
not as strong as hardwood
plywood.
● But, if hardwood strips are used,
the strength of block board can
be increased.
2. Danger of compromised nail
holding capacity
● It has minor gaps between the
blocks which cannot be seen from
outside.
● The nails driven through the board
surface may penetrate the gap,
which can endanger the holding
strength of that nail.
3. Life
● less life when compared with
plywood.
4. Limited Resistance to Moisture:
● susceptible to damage from
moisture and humidity. If exposed
to moisture for extended periods,
it can swell, warp, or even
delaminate.
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 STANDARD FLUSH DOOR CONSTRUCTION

1 1.TOWER BOLT
2 2.FRAME(KILN DRIED SEASON 1
PINEWOOD)
3.FILLER (FULLY IMPORTED
PINEWOOD/TUBULAR BOARD/SOLID
3 BOARD)
4.LOCK RAIL 2
5.GURJAN FACE
7.DECORATIVE
FACE(LAMINATE/VENEER/ 3
4 POLISHED VENEER)

5 1

-PREMIUM BORER-PROOF DOORS MADE BY

A MECHANICAL PROCESS WHICH ENSURES
6 UNIFORM THICKNESS FOR THE DOOR. 1.CORE OF WOODEN BATTENS
2.EDGE STRIP
7 -POLISHES OFFERED ARE UV AND PR BASED IN 3.CROSS BAND VENEERS
GLOSSY AND MATTE FINISH`

LAMINATED MULTI SINGLE OR GROOVE DOOR WITH DOUBLE LOUVER SS GROVE EXETERNALA
DOOR LAMINATED MULTI DOORS EDGE BAND DOOR WITH DOOR DOOR ND
DOOR VISION REBATE INTERNAL
DOOR LIPPING
DOOR
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COMMON TYPES OF WOOD USED FOR THE VENEERS

Pine: Mahogany:
Oak: Walnut

Maple:
Cherry:. Birch: Beech

Ash: Teak:

Albanian
Finger joint

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APPLICATIONS

Furniture Manufacturing: Blockboard is widely used in furniture making. It serves as the core material
for constructing panels in various types of furniture such as beds, tables, cabinets, shelves, and
wardrobes.
Blockboard is used to make headboards for beds, providing a stable and solid backing for the bed while also
allowing for decorative surface treatments.

Doors: Blockboard is often used to make doors, especially interior doors. It provides stability and
durability to the door structure while allowing for different finishes and designs on the surface veneers.

Interior: Blockboard can be used as a material for interior wall paneling, adding texture and
warmth to the space while also providing structural support.
Blockboard can be used to create partitions and wall panels in homes and commercial
spaces. It offers structural strength and can support different finishes and decorative elements.
Blockboard's layered construction can contribute to soundproofing and insulation when used as part of
interior walls or partitions.

False Ceilings: In some cases, blockboard may be used to create false ceilings. It can serve as
a base for attaching ceiling materials and lighting fixtures.

Shopfitting: In commercial spaces, blockboard is used for creating display units,

store fixtures, and other components required for shopfitting.

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 BLOCK BOARD VS PLYWOOD

Sandwiching a core of solid wood blocks or strips between two multiple layers of thin wood veneers, known as plies or
COMPOSITION thin veneer layers. The core blocks are usually made from layers, that are glued together with each layer's grain
softwood or hardwood and are oriented parallel to each other. direction oriented perpendicular to the adjacent layers.

The core blocks in blockboard are usually wider and thicker stacking several layers of veneers, with each layer's grain
CONSTRUCTION than the veneer layers. The veneer layers are glued onto both direction rotated 90 degrees from the previous layer. The
sides of the core, creating a stable and strong structure. layers are bonded using heat and pressure, resulting in a
balanced and strong panel.

STRENGTH AND tends to be less prone to warping compared to some Plywood is known for its exceptional strength and
other wood products, thanks to its core structure. stability due to the cross-grain arrangement of its layers.
STABILITY

commonly used for interior applications such as furniture, versatile and used for a wide range of applications
APPLICATION doors, partitions, and panels. It's favored for its smooth including furniture, cabinets, flooring, roofing, sheathing,
surface and stability. and more.

lighter than solid wood of equivalent thickness, making it heavier than blockboard due to its multiple layers,
WEIGHT
suitable for applications where weight is a consideration. especially when using thicker panels.

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 PARTICLE BOARD VS BLOCKBOARD

Particle board is made from wood particles, such as Blockboard is made by sandwiching a core of
COMPOSITION wood chips, sawdust, and other wood residues. wooden strips or blocks between two layers of veneer.

Particle board is generally less strong than blockboard. It has Blockboard is stronger and more structurally stable than
STRENGTH lower structural integrity and may not hold heavy loads or particle board. It can support heavier loads and is more
screws as well as blockboard. suitable for applications that require greater strength.

smooth and uniform surface. It is often used for

SURFACE The surface of blockboard often has a natural wood
applications where the surface will be covered with
veneer, laminate, or paint. veneer finish, making it suitable for applications

used for low-cost furniture, cabinets, interior wall paneling,
APPLICATION
and other applications where cost is a primary
consideration. It's also used as a core material for some
types of laminate flooring.
used for furniture making, doors, shelves, cabinets, and
other applications that require structural integrity and the
appearance of natural wood.

WEIGHT Particle board is relatively lighter compared to blockboard. heavier compared to particle board due to the use of solid
wood blocks or strips in the core.

more resistant to moisture than particle board, it is still

susceptible to moisture and water damage. It swells and
MOISTURE advisable to protect it from prolonged exposure
loses strength when exposed to water.
RESISTANCE to moisture.

suitable for applications where the surface will be covered can be finished with veneer, stain, or varnish to enhance
FINISHING with finishing materials like veneer, laminate, or paint. its appearance while retaining the natural wood look.

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 MARKET DATA ABOUT PARTICLE BOARD

Sizes available - 8’x4’(2440x1220mm) Brands - CenturyPly, Greenply , Own branding Colors available - teakwood, White , vinyl etc
8’x6’ (2440x1830mm) Manufacturers- Gujarat and Haryana Laminate - pressed
Thickness of boards - 6, 8, 12, 16, 18mm Price - 12mm - Rs 55 ; 18mm - Rs 68

MARKET DATA ABOUT BLOCKBOARD

Sizes available - 8’x4’ ,7’x3’,7’x4’ boards Brands - Centuryply, Greenply , duroply Colors available - The surface veneer can come in various
Thickness of boards -18, 19mm Manufacturers-Uttar pradesh, Gujarat colors and finishes, depending on the type of wood used
Price - 109 rs/unit, 180rs/unit for the veneer and the finishing techniques applied.

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