Hardboard - Standard
0.19 inches 0.24 inches
What is it?
Trade Essentials Hardboard is formed from wood fibre pulp produced by refining wood chips. A mat of pulp and bonding agents is hot pressed in sheet form into high density panels. These are conditioned to an aim moisture content of 10% before being trimmed to size. Trade Essentials Hardboard has two equally smooth sides. For Tempered Hardboard, the mat of pulp and bonding agents is hot pressed in sheet form into a higher density panel than standard Hardboard.
Design notes
Interior wall and ceiling linings Concrete and wood floor overlays Door-skins Under vinyl floor coverings Cabinet and mirror backs Drawer bottoms Table mats Packaging Sign boards
Adhesives, joints & fastenings
Construction adhesive should be applied to the framing or existing wall surface in a continuous bead. In all cases, follow the adhesive manufacturerÕs instructions for application processes.


