All You Need to Know About Commercial Blockboard

There are various types of construction materials available in the market nowadays. Therefore, you have many options when you look for engineered wood such as plywood, block board, particleboard, etc. The availability of so many choices makes it more challenging to choose according to your requirement. Many of you may be confused with the term ‘block board,’ which often sounds similar to the blackboard. Block boards are used in the plywood industry or furniture-making processes. Blockboard is an artificial board that looks similar to plywood, but the center layer is made of softwood strips. The design of the block boards is achieved when the strips are put in every corner and sandwiched between veneers of softwood, hardwood, or MDF, pulp under extreme pressure, and heat with glue.

The followings Steps are involved in Block board Processing:

• Acquiring raw materials, i.e. timber.
• Slicing Wood/ Rotary Cutting. In this process, the logs of lumber woods are sliced as per industry standards.
• The next process is gluing, in which glue or adhesive is used to attach the sliced wood.
• The blocks are then left for drying to reduce the moisture. After successfully drying, they are ready to make a sandwich.
• The next step involved is attaching the blocks. They are attached after deciding which block boards are required, i.e. softwood or hardwood.
• Finishing is given with lamination, brand printing, and coating for high durability at the final stage.

Block boards are available in different sizes and thicknesses in the market. The block board price varies depending on their size and thickness. Usually, 8ft x 4ft, 6ft x 3ft, etc. sizes, and different thicknesses like 16 mm, and 25 mm are available.

Blackboard's can be used for furnishing homes and offices. Here are some applications of it

• For making tables, benches, and wall furniture
• Used for block boards doors and solid core flush doors
• For creating single and double beds and settees
• For making beautiful wall panels and partitions
• For woodwork in railway carriages
• For interior and exterior decoration

It is also used in making study shelves, window shelves, etc. In addition to this, blockboards are used for both decorative and commercial uses. When it comes to something more decorative, the veneer is used mostly on either side to create high-quality furniture, panelling, partition design, and interior decoration.

In the commercial block board type, the composition used is veneers of timber on either side. It is used for making table top seats in buses and railway coaches.

Advantages of Block board

• They are light-weighted, and hence very mobile.
• They are commonly used for doors due to their lightweight
• It is an affordable and cheaper alternative to plywood
• Mainly resistant to warping or bending
• They are robust and durable

At the bottom:

Block boards are the best board for furniture as it offers excellent life, durability, and strength. If you’re looking for high-quality block boards, check out Bhutan Tuff’s range. We are among the leading plywood supplier in India. Our range of block boards is available in various colors and designs that will suit every space and will fit in aesthetically.