Hardboard is an excellent choice for furniture and interior wall panel backing due to its lightweight design, thin profile, and structural integrity. Additionally, perforated hardboard is commonly used for home organization and storage, especially in garages.
Hardboard is primarily made from inter-felted lignocellulosic fibers that are bonded together under heat and pressure. It has a uniform thickness and density and lacks a natural grain. During production, various additives can be included to improve specific properties such as abrasion and moisture resistance, as well as overall strength and durability.
The versatility of hardboard allows it to be easily cut, routed, shaped, and drilled using standard woodworking tools. It can be securely fastened with glue, screws, staples, or nails. Furthermore, hardboard can be laminated with paper overlays, plastic laminates, or veneers to enhance its functionality and aesthetic appeal.
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Hardy and Handy Hardboard
Hardboard’s exceptional durability and versatility make it the perfect choice for various applications. Its ease of machining allows for creative freedom, whether crafting furniture components, designing wall paneling, creating perforated boards for home organization, or producing moulded door skins and underlayment. The possibilities are endless with hardboard, transforming ideas into practical, long-lasting solutions.
Product Standards
The ANSI A135.4 Basic Hardboard is the North American industry standard. It classifies hardboard by
thickness and physical properties, and includes five classes: Tempered, Standard, Service-Tempered, Service, and Industrialite.
ANSI A135.5 for Prefinished Hardboard Paneling establishes the property requirements for dimensional tolerances and moisture content, along with resistance to abrasion, fading, heat, humidity, scraping, steaming, and staining. Requirements for washability, gloss, workmanship, and flame spread are also specified. ANSI A135.4 and A135.5 are sponsored by CPA in conjunction with producers, users, and general interest groups. Copies of these standards are available at CompositePanel.org.