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We would like to say a few words about the most common materials used for the production of “Hard” furniture - cabinets (both built-in and cabinet), kitchens, dressing rooms, cabinets, etc.
First of all, it should be said that the main components furniture can be:
- frame,
- facade,
- table top,
- accessories.
Case materials - product basics
Material No. 1 - laminated chipboard
The vast majority of furniture cases in Russia are made from Chipboard thickness 16 mm, although there are other thicknesses, for example 18, 25 mm. LDSP is a Laminated Chipboard (the official abbreviation is LDstP, the most common abbreviation is LDSP, in common parlance - chipboard, in professional slang - firewood). The basic device is a particle board, consisting of wood chips glued at a high temperature, onto which special decorative paper - impregnate - is “glued” on both sides. This paper (Impregnate) either imitates various materials - usually wood of various species or some other materials, for example, Titanium metal, or simply plain in different colors: white, beige, red, blue, etc.
Non-laminated (or sanded) chipboard is not used for the production of furniture cabinets.
1 chipboard
2 laminated chipboards
The price of laminated chipboard depends on the Thickness, Color, Texture (the surface may feel different to the touch) and the pricing policy of the manufacturer. Prices
In the photo: Egger chipboard white with different textures.
To make furniture, a laminated chipboard is sawn, and a decorative edge of varying THICKNESS is glued to the ends, depending on its purpose.
In the photo: 16 mm chipboard with PVC edging 2 mm thick
The material from which edges are now made is plastic (or PVC-Polyvinyl chloride or ABS - Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) with a thickness of 0.4 to 2 mm. These edges are designed to be applied using special equipment. The previously common melamine edges, which could be glued with an iron, have practically fallen out of use due to lower consumer qualities.
Material No. 2 - MDF
MDF is, like chipboard, a glued board, only it is glued not from shavings, but from wood “dust”.
MDF (MDF) - from English. Medium Density Fiberboard to indicate fibreboard medium density. The most common thicknesses are 16, 19 and 25 mm, and gluing of these boards is also possible.
The fundamental difference from chipboard is that MDF is much stronger and denser, so patterns can be applied to its surface using milling.
In the photo: MDF with milling
MDF is a more expensive material (more wood base, more binder) than chipboard, and, as a rule, intended for subsequent surface treatment: painting, milling, gluing veneer, plastic, PVC film, etc.. For this reason, laminated MDF in any color other than white is a rarity.
There is an opinion that MDF is a more environmentally friendly material than chipboard - this is a misconception.
The environmental characteristics of these materials are very similar: both high-quality chipboard and high-quality MDF corresponding to class E1 have equally low formaldehyde emissions. To see this, read the Egger environmental brochure - see page 24.
Egger environmental brochure
Eco Egger.pdf (1.61 MB)
Material No. 3 - furniture board, solid wood, plywood
Furniture board, solid wood, plywood are also glued wood. In general, furniture made from a single piece of wood is a rarity in modern world. The number one reason for this is due to changes in humidity whole piece wood of large width (and this is exactly what is needed for the production of the cabinet body) is prone to deformation, reason number two - solid wood of large width is very expensive.
Material No. 4 - for rear walls
For back walls, the most common materials are fiberboard, HDF, laminated chipboard, and in the cheapest furniture - fiberboard.
A little more about each of these materials in ascending order of cost.
Fiberboard - Wood Fiber Board is similar in composition to MDF, only the density is lower and the standard thickness is just over 3 mm. This is the cheapest board material known to us; it does not have a decorative finish, but it often has a persistent odor, which tends to accumulate inside your cabinet. This material is suitable only for the most undemanding consumers.
DVPO – Ennobled Wood Fiber Board, in common parlance - Hardboard. This is fiberboard, one side of which is painted and either imitates wood or is simply a solid color. Because the decorative layer DVPO is applied using a technology that is fundamentally different from chipboard, and their colors are different.
HDF – from English High Density Fiberboard – wood-fiber board high density. Roughly, this is a higher quality DVPO. HDF is produced by the same companies as laminated chipboard, so some of the colors of HDF and laminated chipboard are almost identical, but, alas, not all. Disadvantages of MDF– the cost is close to laminated chipboard and relative fragility.
Laminated chipboard for rear walls is used in the following cases:
- The back wall is not covered by the facade and its color must completely match the rest of the body parts. In this case, the thinnest plate, 8 mm, is most often used.
- The product is located in the middle of the room - and its back side is visible. The rear wall experiences high loads - in this case, chipboard with a thickness of 16 mm or more is used.
Facade materials
It should be noted that facades come in different types of opening: sliding – for example, sliding doors made of aluminum profiles and hinged ones, which affects their design.
From a structural point of view, facades can consist of a single material and be prefabricated, for example, infill from other materials is inserted into a profile made of one material. Common frame materials – aluminum profile, a profile made of MDF and wrapped in PVC film.
The materials for facades consisting of a single material and the materials for filling prefabricated facades are fundamentally the same: laminated chipboard, painted MDF, both with and without milling, MDF covered with PVC film, MDF covered with HPL plastics, Mirror and glass, as simple and processed - matte, tinted, painted, with a pattern, etc., decorative plastics and artificial leather.
- 1) laminated chipboard.
- 2) Transparent glass and “silver” mirror (i.e. not tinted)
- 3) Glass with Oracal color films
- 4) Facades made from MDF frame profiles
- 5) MDF covered with PVC films
- 6) MDF coated with HPL plastic from Egger, Melaton, Arpa and others.
- 7) Matte painted MDF
- 8) Painted MDF glossy
- 9) MDF veneered
Options for materials from which countertops are made
If the furniture is not exposed to moisture, then it is laminated chipboard or MDF, painted or veneered.
If the furniture is exposed to moisture, for example in the kitchen, then it is a tabletop based on moisture-resistant chipboard, lined with plastic, a tabletop made of artificial stone or natural stone.
Our company works with most of the listed materials. More detailed information You can obtain it in the relevant sections of the site or from our employees.
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When choosing furnishings for your home, not only the external design of the products is important. And the composition of the furniture is no less important.
Chipboard is a wood chipboard that is hidden under the laminate of your furniture, no matter what the outside is: alder; nut; wenge. Inside, under the laminate layer, there will always be chipboard.
Pros and cons of chipboard
The advantages of chipboard are as follows:
- fairly inexpensive in cost;
- covered with many types of laminate;
- endurance to the influence of high temperature;
- it is very easy to process in the manufacture of cabinet furniture.
The disadvantages include:
- strong looseness of matter;
- poor retention of screws, especially when reused;
- nails are practically not held inside the slab;
- service life is no more than 10 years.
In the manufacture of this building material, the shavings may contain substances that emit formaldehyde in moderate quantities. They are quite harmful to humans.
This modern material is produced in large factories from wood shavings. It is ground and mixed with resin. Subsequently sawn into slabs.
What's better
Before gluing, it is necessary to place the panel on a flat surface. The chipboard must be cleaned of dust and other possible contaminants. Clean with a sanding machine. The film is gradually removed from the base. Gently apply and smooth to There are no air bubbles left under the film.
Photo printing can be successfully applied to laminated chipboard. It looks very impressive.
Small shavings of this material are more reminiscent of cardboard. It is made by pressing fine wood dust. Mixed with resins and glue. One side is covered with laminate. The other, wrong side, is covered with glossy plastic, paint or various kinds of films.
Advantages fine dispersion fraction ( mdf):
- the dose of formaldehyde is minimal, within normal limits;
- more plastic, which allows you to make furniture in different versions;
- in production, urea resins modified with melamine are used, which brings the material closer to wood;
- material may be moisture resistant, unlike chipboard, which strongly attracts moisture. all about moisture-resistant MDF for walls;
- characterized by comparative strength.
For a kitchen, it is necessary that the material is not only beautiful, but also practical. Matte painted facades from Italian designers are in fashion now.
Ultra interesting design options are now being created with matte facades. Gloss is easier to maintain. Various contaminants are less visible on it. For practical people, it is better to choose furniture from glossy MDF panels. Using the advice of designers, you can successfully purchase furniture.
Choosing furniture from chipboard and MDF, the difference will be in cost and quality. However, both panels can be successfully used if you need to purchase budget furniture.
To successfully organize a room for babies, it is important to take into account the advice of doctors. When the baby grows out of his cozy crib. It's time to take care of arranging the space in his room.
For this you need pick up furniture, which will be:
- comfortable;
- comfortable;
- safe.
A grown-up baby already needs:
- a table at which he will create the first masterpieces of his creativity, and later do his homework;
- comfortable bed;
- wardrobe with drawers for clothes and toys.
All furniture for a children's room should be made from environmentally friendly materials. In addition, you cannot place furniture in a child’s room if the child is allergic to one of the materials from which it is made.
The first thing you need to pay attention to when choosing furniture for a nursery is the quality of the furniture. Products must be certified. The quality must be factory made. The more modules, the more opportunities to create the ideal children's room with areas for relaxation, games and activities.
It is necessary that all furniture is suitable for the child’s age. So that he can get his things or toys from the closet or table.
The chair and table should be such that the baby’s posture develops correctly.
If the size of the children's room does not allow placing full-fledged furniture, the solution would be to purchase modular furniture - a transformer. For example, the choice bunk bed helps create personal space for each child. It can have a built-in linen drawer and a closet.
Don't clutter the room extra items furniture. Only necessary things. If you choose the right furniture, children will feel happy and try to complete tasks on time.
Ecologically clean materials for facades and product bodies:
- chipboard;
- natural wood.
E1 is the highest safety class of chipboard. If furniture for children is made from this sheet, you don’t have to worry about the quality of the panels. This material is moisture resistant. It is perfect for furniture frames and shelves. Pasted over chipboard film pvc
MDF is better suited for making furniture doors. This material will ensure the strength and wear resistance of structures. It is not afraid of moisture and does not deform over time. Resistant to scratches and dirt.
What to consider when choosing kitchen furniture
If the kitchen is spacious, choose big table. It can be placed in the center of the room when guests arrive. Several chairs can be placed around the table. It is good to choose oval or round tables.
Table models should be combined with the style of other kitchen furniture. A transformer is good for small rooms. It does not take up much space when folded.
All materials from which the furniture is made must be resistant to steam and moisture. For such furniture, choose only high-quality chipboard materials or MDF.
So that they do not become deformed over time. By choosing glossy surfaces, you can ensure a minimum of cleaning worries. On such furniture stains from grease and other contaminants will not be visible. Matte surfaces are more whimsical, although today they are in fashion.
Simple tips for choosing a custom-made kitchen.
conclusions
The material from which the furniture is made is also important when choosing furniture for the kitchen. The table top can be made from natural wood, stone and mdf. The cost of the latter material is much more affordable.
So, in order not to be at a loss as to which material is better, choose a combination of chipboard and MDF, combine these surfaces and arrange your home to the delight of yourself and your loved ones.
Knowing the characteristics of the materials used in production is important not only for the manufacturers themselves. Buyers purchasing kitchen set or a sofa for the living room, you should also understand the difference between MDF and chipboard, and chenille from velor. This will help avoid unpleasant surprises in the form of defects that appear over time. Operating conditions play an important role for furniture. And even an inexpensive item will last a long time if you know the characteristics of the material and care for it properly.
Particleboard, which appeared in the 40s, became a godsend for furniture makers. Economy-class products began to be produced from it. In the Soviet Union, the boom occurred in the early 80s. Chipboard was used to make bedrooms and kitchens, and various children's furniture, including for schools and kindergartens. Chiefs' desks and cabinets in clinics, as well as dozens of other items for public, medical, cultural and sports institutions, were made from these universal sheets. The dangers of formaldehyde resins were not discussed at that time. But most chipboards were produced in class E1, where the presence of formaldehyde was 10 mg per 100 g of dry matter. Now the requirements have become more stringent, but resins are still present in the slabs.
The production of chipboard is regulated by the provisions of GOST 10632-89. The material is produced by hot pressing a mixture consisting of wood chips bound with formaldehyde resins. High-quality chipboards are characterized by the following properties:
- strength;
- rigidity;
- homogeneity of structure, absence of voids;
- water resistance;
- ease of processing with tools;
- ability to hold fasteners (nails, staples, screws).
In this case, repeated screwing of the self-tapping screw into the same place of the slab is no longer possible, since when unscrewing, the layers are damaged and pressed chips spill out.
There are 3 types of chipboard that absorb moisture differently. Differences are determined by immersing the material in water for a day. Classification is based on absorption results:
1. moisture resistant (the sheet swells by 15% in thickness);
2. grade A (up to 22%);
3. grade B (up to 33%).
For furniture, a moisture-resistant board is used, which performs quite well not only in dry rooms, but also in bathrooms. During its manufacture, paraffin is added to the main mixture.
When comparing brands A and B, it should be noted that the first (A) is different best performance water repellency, bending strength. It has a lower percentage of roughness and warping.
Grade
There are 3 types of chipboard:
1. first;
2. second;
3. sheets without grade.
Quality requirements allow for minor flaws even in the first type, but unlike second-grade material, the slabs do not have chips along the edges, stains, depressions, or grinding defects.
Chipboard density:
- small (less than 650 kg/m³);
- medium (650-750);
- high (750-800).
The highest density, as a rule, is found in sheets with a thickness of 8-12 mm.
Other types of chipboard classification:
- polished and unpolished;
- extrusion and laminated;
- with fine-grained, regular and coarse-grained surfaces.
What is MDF?
The term MDF is interpreted in different ways. In English, MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is a medium density fiberboard. In the Russian version, the first two letters (M and D) are taken from the abbreviation of the word “fine”, and the third (F) is “fraction”. It is the concept of “fine fractions” that fully reflects the essence of MDF production. Wood dust obtained by grinding wood chips is pressed at high blood pressure and temperature. When heated, wood releases lignin, which becomes a natural binder. Of course, this method is better than using formaldehyde. Accordingly, the material can be used in the furniture industry, including for the manufacture of bedrooms, kitchens, and children's furniture.
Physical indicators for MDF:
- Density – 850-950 kg/m³.
- Swelling in thickness is 20-30% per day.
- Bending strength – 30-36 MPa.
- Humidity – 6%.
- Tensile strength (in the direction perpendicular to the panel) – 0.4 MPa.
Advantages:
- easy installation;
- affordable price;
- wide choice of colors.
Classification of slabs
1. Differences in production technologies:
- whole pressed;
- laminated;
- moisture resistant.
2. Type of external surface:
- veneered;
- glossy;
- painted.
The only difference between solid-pressed and laminated panels is that a polymer film is glued to the front side of the laminated panel. This provides a wide range of colors, which is important for furniture. Moisture-resistant sheets are better in the sense that they are made from higher quality wood and subject to prolonged temperature exposure. They tolerate natural humidity well not only in kitchens, but also in bathrooms, loggias and balconies.
Analyzing the differences in the outer surface of MDF boards, it should be noted that there is a significant difference in technology:
- for veneered ones front part a layer of natural wood veneer (3 mm) is applied;
- for glossy ones, the plane is laminated with a polymer film;
- painted ones have paint applied to the front side.
What to choose: chipboard or MDF?
When choosing furniture for a bedroom or nursery, kitchen or bathroom, as well as sheathing balconies and loggias, you should take into account the difference between chipboard and MDF. What works in one room may not work in another.
MDF positions are preferable according to the following parameters:
1. environmental friendliness, safety for the body;
2. moisture resistance;
3. density;
4. bending and tensile strength;
5. aesthetics appearance;
6. ideal front surface;
7. better retention of fasteners.
Chipboard performs better in terms of fire safety and has a lower price. The surface of the MDF panel is deformed at temperatures above 70 ºС, and the film peels off. Therefore, kitchen furniture made from MDF must be protected from open fire and heat, that is, installed away from stoves, heaters, and ovens.
If chipboard sheets can be used at a humidity of no more than 60%, then for MDF the figure rises to 80%. Another aspect where the advantage of MDF is manifested is its tendency to be processed on milling machines. You can make any shaped recesses on the panel, thereby creating different configurations of furniture facades.
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There are certain requirements that must be adhered to when choosing finishing materials for renovating an apartment. An important role here is played by the choice of materials and furniture for the kitchen, since it is the “hot shop” in the apartment.
Usually for finishing furniture facades use MDF or chipboard. These slabs, although externally similar, have significant differences in their composition and the technologies used. This affects them performance qualities. Chipboard or MDF - which is better for making kitchen furniture? What to choose so that the furniture meets environmental standards and lasts as long as possible, maintaining its original attractiveness?
Kitchens made of laminated chipboard/chipboard: characteristics and types of material
Chipboards began to be used for the production of furniture, including kitchen furniture, back in the middle of the last century. The use of this material has made it possible to satisfy the increased need to provide the population with average incomes with affordable and aesthetically attractive furniture.
The basis for the production of chipboard is recyclable materials - sawdust and wood shavings, compressed with the addition of inexpensive glue, so the cost of the final product is quite low. Today, chipboard production is carried out using new technologies, using a variety of finishing materials, which makes it possible to make beautiful and high-quality furniture from slabs.
Based on their external and quality characteristics, chipboards are divided into several types:
- "Naked";
- Laminated (chipboard);
- Laminated.
Naked, or devoid of any chipboard coverings, used as a base, topped with plastic, veneer and other coatings, including even artificial stone.
Laminated chipboard obtained by covering the surface with a laminated film of paper impregnated with melamine resin. Thanks to modern technologies, you can create chipboard with imitation of natural wood or stone, as well as apply any other design. The film is pressed under pressure onto chipboard surfaces, giving it resistance to moisture, minor mechanical and thermal influences.
The main difference between laminated chipboard and laminated chipboard lies in lamination technology. Despite the same price, laminated chipboard is inferior to laminated chipboard in terms of service life, since the protective layer begins to peel off very quickly along the edges of the products.
Using chipboard for the kitchen today has its pros and cons, which you need to know about when buying furniture. The undoubted advantages of this material are:
- Affordable cost of manufactured furniture;
- Ease and speed of installation;
- High density of the material, providing sufficient strength for furniture;
- Resistance of pressed and laminated surfaces to moisture.
Making kitchen furniture from chipboard or laminated chipboard will not require significant effort and expense, since they can be easily processed without the use of special equipment, and have sufficient density for reliable fixation of hinges and handles with screws.
However, one should not discount the disadvantages that this material has. The most important of them is the use of formaldehyde resins for gluing wood components. According to environmental chipboard safety can be divided into two types: E1 and E2
Their main difference is that E1 contains a smaller amount of formaldehyde resins, which emit toxic fumes. Therefore, it is preferable to use E1 for the production of kitchen and children's furniture. Making, for example, children's furniture from E2 chipboard is strictly prohibited. Therefore, using it for the kitchen is also undesirable. The most environmentally friendly chipboards made in Germany or Austria.
The second disadvantage, which is also important when manufacturing small parts, is that very hard chipboards are difficult to process. It is impossible to make figured parts from them.
Naked chipboard
Laminated chipboard
Laminated chipboard
MDF kitchens: characteristics, pros and possible cons
MDF boards are made by pressing tiny sawdust with the addition of paraffins, which have water-repellent properties, or lignin for bonding. A kitchen made from MDF is more environmentally friendly than similar furniture made from chipboard.
Lately making furniture from MDF is becoming increasingly popular in Europe. This is explained by the advantages that MDF boards undoubtedly have:
- Environmental Safety;
- Softness in processing;
- Long service life;
- Preservation of the properties of natural wood;
- Low production costs.
MDF, like chipboard, can be laminated, and this significantly increases its waterproof qualities.
Modern designers They really like to work with MDF; it is easy to process and create beautiful carved or embossed elements for finishing furniture.
New kitchens made from MDF look stylish and look completely indistinguishable from furniture made from natural wood.
The main disadvantage is the lack of a developed production base for MDF manufacturing Therefore, for the Russian consumer, furniture made from MDF is much more expensive than analogues made from other types of boards.
Let's compare what is more suitable for kitchen furniture
Try to compare the main advantages and disadvantages of each material - this will allow you to choose the most suitable option for yourself.
The main requirements that must be met kitchen furniture, This:
- Environmental cleanliness;
- Resistant to moisture;
- Strength;
- Beautiful surface design;
- Affordable price.
Let's look at compliance with these requirements in furniture that is assembled from MDF or wood-based analogues.
If you decide to purchase chipboard furniture, you should find out what type of material it is made from. Even for the most budget option You should not risk your health and purchase furniture assembled from environmentally hazardous chipboard of class E2.
If you are guided by considerations of complete environmental friendliness of the material, then it is better to give preference to laminated chipboard or MDF - this way you will be guaranteed against the fact that your furniture in the kitchen will become a source of toxic fumes.
MDF has the greatest moisture resistance, since moisture-resistant materials - lignin and paraffins - are used to glue wood components. Therefore, such furniture will be most resistant to moisture. In second place is laminated chipboard. The water-repellent film covering the surfaces protects the furniture from exposure to water. Chipboards are in the worst position - the “bare” board is generally not suitable for kitchen surfaces, and the laminated board is not sufficiently protected from moisture penetration due to possible peeling of the protective layer.
Today, various materials are used for the production of furniture and decorative coverings - chipboard, fiberboard, MDF, solid wood. However, more and more often manufacturers prefer to deal with laminated chipboard. At the same time, many buyers are still confused by the abbreviation LDSP: what it is, how this material differs from the varieties mentioned above, and what are its advantages and disadvantages. Answers to these questions will be provided in this article.
You can notice the similarity between the terms laminated chipboard and chipboard. The latter stands for chipboard or chipboard. The abbreviation itself, although commonly used, is not entirely correct. It would be more correct to write DSTP. We are talking about a composite material, during the production of which, due to hot pressing, sawdust and shavings together with binding formaldehyde resins take on the appearance of a solid canvas.
First this material was invented back in the 30s. twentieth century, but mass production of chipboards began only in the 50s. Last but not least, this is due to the difficult post-war situation. For the needs of mass production, cheap and accessible material was required, but natural wood was expensive and waste during its processing reached up to 60%. In addition, the tastes of buyers have changed significantly - pretentious, bulky furniture did not in any way correspond to the spirit of the era, which combined the desire for simplicity, convenience and lightness with the need to save money. Chipboards fully met all these requirements.
Chipboard production technology
For the production of chipboard, waste from the wood processing industry and specially crushed illiquid trunks are used:
- shavings and sawdust (previously they were simply burned as garbage) are dried in a special drying chamber and is driven through a cycle unit that rejects particles that are too large for re-grinding;
- the raw material that meets the requirements is mixed with formaldehyde resin and transferred to a conveyor belt, where it is given the required shape by cold pressing;
- using a hot press, the layers of the workpiece are firmly glued together, then the sheets are cooled, dried and sawn into slabs of standard sizes;
Pros and cons of chipboard
The resulting durable and very affordable material instantly found application in the manufacture of upholstered and cabinet furniture, carriages, and in construction (as formwork, partitions, beams, floors, cladding, frames). Among its advantages, one can note good thermal and sound insulation performance.
Durable and inexpensive chipboard is used as partitions, floors, cladding, and formwork
However, chipboard also has a number of serious disadvantages. It can absorb moisture (up to a third of its original volume) and become deformed. The slab can also lose its shape under the influence of heat. This limits the possibility of using chipboard sheets in the kitchen or bathroom. The only exceptions are fabrics that have undergone special processing, as a result of which the material becomes moisture and fire resistant.
Due to its dense structure, chipboard holds nails and screws well. However, due to the same structural features, the fastening hardware cannot be re-attached, since the slab will begin to crumble. For the same reason, the material is not suitable for milling and creating curved contours.
And finally, the biggest drawback chipboards– the use of urea-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde resins in the process of their manufacture. They prevent the processes of wood rotting, however, they do not have the most favorable effect on human health.
Note! Formaldehyde is an extremely dangerous chemical. It can accumulate in the human body, cause poisoning or provoke the development of serious diseases. The main signs of poisoning are cough, irritation of the mucous membranes of the throat and eyes, dizziness, fatigue. .
Main types of chipboard
There are several classifications of chipboard.
The amount of harmful substances in particle boards is indicated by the formaldehyde emission class E1 and E2. Class E1 is considered environmentally safer (corresponds to GOST 10632–89 adopted in Russia). Class E2 is not suitable for use in children's premises. Many European manufacturers have already stopped producing chipboards of this class.
Depending on quality and appearance finished products Chipboard happens:
Based on the type of cladding, chipboards are distinguished:
- rough (do not have lining);
- laminated (coated with melamine film or special durable varnish);
- veneered (have a lining in the form thin sheet natural wood).
To figure out which is better - chipboard or laminated chipboard, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of laminated panels.
Laminated chipboard: what is it, variety of colors
So what is LDPS? In fact, it has already been mentioned above and the decoding of laminated chipboard is simple - it is a laminated chipboard. For manufacturing of laminated chipboards(more precisely - LDstP) use only high-quality polished chipboards.
On final stage They are produced at high pressure and high temperatures and covered with a special polymer film. This film is made from paper impregnated with melamine resin. Sometimes, when making expensive LSDPs, a special varnish is used that is not afraid of water and scratches.
Characteristics and main advantages of the material. Areas of use. Features and installation rules. Average cost of production.
Catalogs with samples and photos of laminated chipboards, the colors of which are represented in hundreds of shades, can demonstrate several palettes:
- plain smooth (vanilla, blue, green water);
- plain textured (aluminum, titanium, concrete);
- wood colors (maple, cherry, wenge);
- glossy decors;
- fantasy decors (various patterns and designs).
All this does laminated chipboard sheets universal and extremely popular material. They are used in bathrooms and children's rooms, to create decorative partitions, upholstered and cabinet furniture. On the forums you can easily find many positive feedback: Kitchens made from laminated chipboard can withstand exposure to steam, water and significant temperature changes.
Laminated boards combine well with other materials - glass, mirrors, metal, plastic panels, as well as fiberboard and MDF.
Which is better: chipboard or MDF
The variety of materials in stores cannot but puzzle shoppers. What is better for furniture - MDF or chipboard?
Between laminated chipboard and MDF there are fundamental differences. Laminated chipboard is made from wood shavings and sawdust, with formaldehyde as a binding component.
At MDF production They use wood dust (waste from the woodworking industry crushed to a very fine fraction) and exclusively natural binding components - paraffin and lignin. Thanks to this composition, MDF is much more environmentally friendly than chipboard. They can be safely used even for decorating children's rooms.
Note! Paraffin is not only environmentally friendly, but also has water-repellent properties, so there is no need to additionally treat MDF boards with special impregnations.
Unlike laminated chipboard, MDF is very flexible and soft material. It can be easily milled, which is why it is so popular in the manufacture of luxury furniture. Most of the bent elements, carved headboards and intricately designed facades are made from MDF. Photos of beds made of laminated chipboard or kitchen facades They cannot please with such decorativeness, because the furniture is made of material with a crumbling edge, unsuitable for milling.
Nevertheless, many, when choosing between laminated chipboard or MDF, prefer laminated panels. The reason is simple: the cost of MDF is much higher than affordable wood-based panels. According to consumer reviews, furniture made from chipboard successfully leads in the domestic market and not in last resort This happens precisely thanks to reasonable prices.
Another strong argument in favor of laminated chipboards is wealth color solutions. In the laminated chipboard catalog or on online store sites, you can choose a suitable shade or texture that will harmoniously fit into any interior style - from classic to modern.
Leading manufacturersChipboard: Egger, Kronospan, Lamarti, Nevsky Laminate
When purchasing laminated chipboard, it is very important to ensure that the product has all the necessary certificates guaranteeing the safety of the material for human health and is distinguished high quality ensuring long service life. However, only large manufacturing companies can ensure that standards and technical regulations are strictly observed at each stage of production. The leaders in the domestic market are foreign companies Egger and Kronospan, as well as domestic producers Lamarti and Nevsky Laminate.
Egger chipboard: colorsand advantages of the material
The company's head office is located in Austria. Founded in 1961 by Fritz Egger Sr., the modest family company has gradually grown to become one of the leading chipboard manufacturers in the world.
The highest quality of manufactured products, an extensive catalog of Egger chipboard colors and reasonable prices are achieved through the opening of local production facilities in 7 European countries, including Russia. First-class raw materials are mainly made from coniferous wood and do not include foreign elements. Laminated boards fully comply with European safety standards.
A huge variety is provided by the Egger chipboard color catalog, which allows you to realize any design solution:
- plain laminated chipboards (white, lagoon, alabaster, beige sand, canyon, pumpkin yellow, green water, Chinese red, reed, Baltic blue and dozens of other colors) – available in matte and glossy versions;
- textured decors (light concrete, beige leather, gray-white Amalvi marble, titanium, bronze quartz, indigo quartz, etc.);
- Egger wood-effect chipboard colors (pink Calvados, light Venchester oak, blossoming pear, natural rosewood, champagne Cremona oak, Havana zebrawood, natural merano - more than 100 shades that perfectly imitate natural wood).
We can state a steady increase in demand for Egger chipboards. Customer reviews only confirm the positive dynamics, noting the high wear resistance of the material, excellent quality and minimal presence of formaldehyde resins (“pine smell without chemicals”).
LDSP Kronospan: high kaquality and wide range
Another Austrian company whose history began with a small family sawmill in Salzburg in 1897. Currently, its activities cover 24 countries around the world.
Among the undoubted advantages of laminated boards from this company are:
- good moisture resistance, which allows them to be used in bathrooms and kitchens;
- increased wear resistance;
- a solid catalog of colors for laminated chipboard Kronospan;
- environmental friendliness;
- antistatic, guaranteeing additional protection from dust;
- fairly democratic pricing policy;
- long service life (up to 20 years).
The colors presented in the Kronospan laminated chipboard catalog can be classified as follows:
- textures (deep pores, wood pores, office, smooth, shagreen, mother-of-pearl);
- plain (modra atoll blue, lime green, façade white, burgundy, Inca gold, lavender, viola);
- wood (Milanese walnut chipboard, snow birch, Guarneri walnut chipboard, dark corduroy, Bodega light chipboard, plank alder, rustic oak, warm Shimo ash);
- fantasy (sakura white, nameo white, twist dark).
Even such a short overview of the colors of Kronospan laminated chipboard gives a good idea of how rich their palette is and how varied the textures are. In fact, a surprisingly believable imitation of the rough surface of natural wood is a kind of calling card of many laminated chipboard lines of this Austrian company.
Lamarti: characteristicsChipboard, colors, photos with names
Thanks to strict quality control at every stage of production laminated chipboard from the Syktyvkar plywood plant successfully compete in Russian market with products of foreign companies. The particle boards of this company are made from high-quality raw materials (coniferous and birch wood without foreign inclusions such as bark), have an environmental certificate and excellent technical characteristics.
They are wear-resistant, resistant to steam, moisture and high temperatures, environmentally friendly, durable and retain their original color for a long time, and Lamarti’s impressive color catalogs of laminated chipboards will allow you to bring any design idea to life.
The Lamarti chipboard color catalog includes:
- solid colors (topaz, chili, serenity, coral, monsoon, lemon, sepia);
- texture decors (slate, titanium, chinon, aluminum, exotic pine concrete);
- wood imitation (plum, Marsala oak, light wenge chipboard, latte, bamboo, noche amati, bleached oak, elm, Italian walnut chipboard);
- fantasy colors of Lamarti chipboard (linen, spring, arabica flowers, modern, luino, graffiti).
LDSP Nevsky Laminate: affordable price, European quality
Laminated sheets from the Nevsky Laminate Plant compare favorably with foreign analogues due to their low cost. At the same time, they have all the necessary quality certificates and good environmental characteristics. Laminated chipboards from this manufacturer hold fasteners well, are not afraid of moisture, and are resistant to mechanical damage and have a long service life.
The Nevsky Laminate chipboard color catalog offers customers a large selection of shades and textures:
- plain (orange, lime, anthracite, yellow daffodil, red wine, dark chocolate, white pearl);
- textured (linen, titanium, aluminum);
- fantasy decors (litera nero, Newport, Sena, titanium, flora verde, mocha stitch);
- wood decors (shimo ash light chipboard, light Indian ebony chipboard, French oak, Macassar, Swiss elm, jarrah, canterberry oak, caramel).
Regardless of whether the boards are produced in Europe or Russia, laminated chipboards will be an excellent choice for many years to come thanks to optimal combination prices and quality.