Chipboard
More information about Chipboard
Chipboard, also known as particle board, is an engineered wood sheet that is extremely durable and versatile, making it one of the most popular sheet materials used in construction. Chipboard sheets are made of reconstituted wood – usually wood chippings, sawdust or shavings – that is compressed along with a synthetic resin or adhesive under high heat and pressure to create a rigid sheet of wood with a smooth surface.
These particle board sheets can be used for an excellent variety of applications including general purpose joinery, flooring and furniture making, and wall or ceiling lining, as well as a material in kitchen cabinets, worktops and framing. Chipboard tends to be a less expensive sheet material when compared to plywood or solid wood, and many customers will be familiar with melamine faced chipboard in flatpack furniture.
At Selco, we have a selection of various chipboard flooring and loft boards to choose from that can be used in home or commercial settings, with varying thicknesses and specific qualities such as water resistance.
What types of chipboard sheets do we have available?
If you’re looking for chipboard floorboards, we’ve got Caberfloor 18mm and 22mm chipboard flooring from Caberfloor that is a high-density, high-performance chipboard that is excellent for floor laying projects. The CaberFloor P5 T&G Chipboard Flooring is a highly moisture-resistant chipboard and has tongue and groove edging. Tongue and groove chipboard is a popular option for floorboards as the edges fit together quickly and easily with seamless joints.
Or, if you’re after chipboard loft panels, our pack of three 18mm loft boards is the perfect solution for lofts and attics due to their easy tongue and groove fitting, and they can also be secured with nails or screws. This non-structural loft chipboard is incredibly long-lasting and low-maintenance but isn’t suitable for damp areas as it doesn’t offer water-resistance.
We also stock Deckfon Acoustic Chipboard which is used as a soundproofing overlay treatment for conversion and refurbishment projects. This hard-wearing acoustic chipboard flooring helps to improve the soundproofing performance of timber floors or to reduce impact noise on concrete floors.
Get your chipboard flooring and loft panels at exclusive trade prices
You can order your chipboard sheets, as well as other sheet materials and timber supplies straight to your site with our free Click & Deliver service, or you can save time and order through Click & Collect and pick up at your local branch.