The Definition of Chipboard
Chipboard is a common material used by scrapbookers, construction workers and everyone in between. In fact, if you've used a notebook or a kitchen counter today, chances are you've come in contact with some form of chipboard. Does this Spark an idea?
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Types
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Chipboard exists in a couple of forms. The term may refer to a flexible, cardboard-type substance made from recycled paper, or it may describe a form of compressed wood similar to plywood.
Recycled Paper
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The flexible form of chipboard is commonly used to provide backing and texture to scrapbooks and other craft projects. It is the same material used as the back cover of many spiral notebooks and legal pads.
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Compressed Wood
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Chipboard formed from compressed wood is used for the majority of inexpensive countertops. The chipboard is covered with a decorative laminate that gives it a finished appearance. A number of other work surfaces are made from chipboard as well.
Other Forms
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Some forms of chipboard are fire- and water-resistant, making them useful for a number of other building purposes.
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References
- Photo Credit chipboard texture image by pncphotos from Fotolia.com
