Types of boards used in furniture, their usage, size, thickness advantages, and disadvantages

Hi, looking for the perfect furniture for your house? Hold on, first explore the boards available in the market as it would help you in defining the right material with which your furniture should be made up of.

This blog will help you in selecting the best material for your furniture according to the usage purpose, as material plays a very important role in the durability of the product.

Before thinking about buying furniture/ developing new furniture at your home, the important aspect on which you should focus first is to think about the functionality you need in that product. According to which you would be able to know how strong the product should be and what are the specifications the material should have. This would help you in getting the best board for your furniture.

Now is the time to explore the types of boards that are used in the making of different furniture, their usage, size, thickness, and what are their advantages and disadvantages. This would help you in buying the best quality furniture products and also if you are thinking to hire someone to design for you, you should be aware of which is the best material for your furniture and you can guide them.

Types of boards available in the market:

VII. Flush door board

I. Plyboard

Considered as the best quality

Thickness: 6mm to 25mm

Usage/Application

Used for a wide range of:

structural,
interior and exterior applications

For example: used in construction, in making indoor furniture, ceiling, etc.

Size: 8' x 4'

Advantages:

It can be made out of different wood species
Very good strength and durability
It is less susceptible to water damage
can be easily polished or painted
provide a smooth surface for laminate
hold screws well
resistive to shrinking, warping, twisting and cracking
economical as compared to solid wood

Disadvantages:

layers of veneers are seen at the edges, the edges have to be finished either with laminate or veneer.
often splinter come out from the edges during transportation
It is difficult to cut

II. Blockboard

Thickness: 12mm to 50mm

Usage/Application

Used to make

doors,
tables,
shelves,
paneling
partition walls

Size: 6’x4’, 7’x4’, 8' x 4'

Advantages:

Stability of the blockboard is good
inexpensive
Block boards are good for screwing and nailing.
Lightweight
Resistant to both water and humidity

Disadvantages:

are weaker, don’t have long durability
Screwing and nailing should be done with full care else it may crack
Shrinkage and swelling of the board may occur.

III. MDF board

Thickness: 9mm to 25mm

Usage/Application

Used to make

furniture,
cabinetry,
flooring
speaker boxes

Should not be used for exteriors.

Size: Vary with thickness

Advantages:

MDF is generally cheaper than plywood
The surface of MDF is very smooth which makes it a great surface for painting
Because of the smooth edges, you can use a router to create decorative edges.

Disadvantages:

MDF can soak up water and other liquids like a sponge and can swell
MDF does not hold screws
It is difficult to work with MDF as it is a heavy material.

IV. HDF board

Thickness: 18mm

Usage/Application

Used in

construction,
flooring,
furniture,
home appliances,
automobiles
cabinetry

Should not be used for exteriors.

Size: 8 x 6, 8 x 4, 8 x 3, 6 x 4 Feet

Advantages:

Inexpensive
Available in large size and allows you to cut according to your need
It is easy to create joints
No need for the sandpaper to make it smooth
You can paint it according to your need

Disadvantages:

it is affected by water
It is not durable

V. Particle Board

Thickness: 9mm, 11mm, 12mm, 17mm, 18mm, & 25mm

Usage/Application

Used in

Flooring
False ceiling
Wall paneling
As core material indoors
Furniture: kitchen cabinets, storage units, countertops, tabletops, wardrobes, and dressing units

Size: 9 x 6, 9 x 3, 8 x 6, 8 x 4, 8 x 3, 6 x 4, 6 x 3 (Feets)

Advantages:

Light-weight
Easy hold nail
Environmentally friendly and renewable
Thermal and soundproof
Easy laminate

Disadvantages:

Low on strength
Low life, low durability
Warp in moisture and humidity
Cannot support heavy loads

VI. Bagasse Board

Similar to Particle Board

Thickness: 9mm, 17mm

Usage/Application

Can be used as a substitute for plywood. It is widely used for partition and in Furniture.

Size: 8’x4’

Advantages:

Light-weight
Easy hold nail
Environmentally friendly and renewable
Thermal and soundproof
Easy laminate

Disadvantages:

Low on strength
Low life, low durability
Warp in moisture and humidity
Cannot support heavy loads

VII. Flush door board

Thickness: 20 mm and 32 mm

Usage/Application

Used mainly to create doors. Can also be used to create heavy and strong furniture like storage units, beds, etc.

Size: 9’x3’, 7x3 feet

Advantages:

Very strong
Any kind of screw and nails can be inserted
Can be used to make durable furniture which can bear heavy loads
Less prone to scratches

Disadvantages:

It can’t be used in the products which need to be kept in the sun as rain would affect the material
It is heavy and difficult to handle
It is difficult to repair it

The quality of the furniture totally depends on the type of wood used to make it. So choose your Board/Furniture wisely, by seeing all the specifications and the advantages and disadvantages of the board used.

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