Chipboard, also known as particle board, is an engineered wood product made from wood chips, sawmill shavings, or sawdust, combined with a synthetic resin or other suitable binder. This mixture is then pressed and extruded to form sheets.
Chipboard (otherwise known as “cardboard”) is a stiff and heavy duty kind of paper. It usually comes in two types: corrugated and non corrugated.
Chipboard has various uses, depending on the type. It has varying densities and is efficient and convenient to use. It’s affordable and a “greener” alternative to other materials.
Chipboard comes with many advantages and can be used for a variety of projects — from making your own board game to a scrapbooking hobby. Here are some uses for chipboard:
- Storage – Chipboard is often used for boxes. One of the best things about cardboard is that it can be recycled again and again without losing its strength.
- Scrapbooking – Chipboard is popular amongst scrapbook enthusiasts. It is easy to paint, pin designs to, and cover with patterned paper. Chipboard is light and easy to carry around; it is also useful for binders and frames.
- Packaging – Most companies use chipboard for packaging due to its light feel and eco-friendly advantages. You can find chipboard used as packaging in the food industry. It can be easily customized, making it preferable to other materials for many manufacturers.
- Furniture: Often used in the construction of flat-pack furniture, kitchen cabinets, and countertops, especially when coated with a veneer or melamine.
- Flooring: Used as a subfloor or underlay for flooring due to its stability and cost-effectiveness.
- Crafting: Popular in scrapbooking, card making, and other craft projects. It can be painted, inked, distressed, cut, and glued.
- Office Supplies: Used to make notebooks, binders, and other office supplies due to its durability.
- Displays: Employed in store displays and promotional materials to provide a rigid and long-lasting surface.
- Construction: Utilized in building insulation and as structural components in various construction projects.
Are you planning to use chipboard for a specific project? I’d love to hear more about it!
Hammond Paper manufactures and delivers chipboard and cardboard nationwide. For custom chipboard and other products, call us at 1-877-750-CHIP (2447). We are located at 100 Four Valley Drive, Unit B Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 4T9.