UV print pvc board is also known as chipboard or low density fiberboard (LDF.) It is typically the least expensive material that can be used for manufacturing furniture. It has a lower cost than other types of engineered woods or plywood.

Its low cost is achieved by using all lumber waste products. This includes wood chips, shavings, sawdust and other residue products left over from mill operations. These are glued together and firmly pressed into boards or sheets.

The major advantage of UV print pvc board is that it is a cost-effective option as compared with plywood or medium density fiber boards. Due to its lightweight properties, UV print pvc boards are easily transported and handled.

UV print pvc board is less expensive than MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard.) Particle board has better screw holding capacity. This makes it a superior option for furniture assembled by using screws.

UV print pvc boards also have thermo-acoustic insulation properties. This is not particularly important for furniture, but is very useful in speakers and in false ceiling of auditoriums, theaters, etc.

Laminated UV print pvc boards have decorative plastic laminates or wood veneers. These are stronger, smoother and better looking than plain unfinished fiber boards. They also require minimal maintenance and are easy to clean.

As a result, laminated and veneered UV print pvc boards are often preferred in the production of low cost mass produced furniture.

UV print pvc board also has several disadvantages compared with other engineered woods and plywood.

It has low strength compared to other fiberboards and its low density makes it easily damaged during shipping. UV print pvc board’s low strength means it cannot support heavy loads.

In the presence of moisture, UV print pvc board can expand and warp. Also in extreme conditions discolouration can occur.

UV print pvc boards have low durability and a shorter lifespan than medium density fiberboard and plywood.

UV print pvc boards can be toxic. The manufacturing process uses urea formaldehyde resin which can release formaldehyde gas.

The main advantage of UV print pvc board over solid wood or plywood is that its cost is very low.

UV print pvc board furniture costs less than half as much as plywood furniture of similar dimensions .

This low cost of course comes at a price, because particle boards are not as durable as plywood or solid wood.

Particle boards are machine manufactured to desired dimensions. Standard pieces of furniture can be mass-produced using these boards.

This further brings down the costs since there is no carpenter work involved.

A thin layer of plastic or wood veneer is usually glued over the surface of the particle boards used for furniture. These are known as pre-laminated boards.

Lamination increases the beauty as well as increasing the strength of the board slightly.

Furniture with exposed plywood surfaces also uses decorative pastic or veneer laminate sheets. The process of gluing these laminates to plywood sheets is time consuming and costly. It significantly increases the cost of the plywood furniture being made.

UV print pvc boards are very light in weight. Furniture made from these boards is relatively easy to transport and move around.

Although this can be an advantage for some people, it is also an indicator that the board is not as strong as other types of wood.

A general rule of thumb when it comes to selecting woods is that the denser the wood the stronger it is. And denser usually also means heavier weight. This is why the solid wood furniture that lasts for several years is so heavy.

Apart from being low on strength, UV print pvc board is also prone to getting damaged because of moisture and humidity.

Furniture made from these boards is not as strong as furniture made from denser wood or wood products.

UV Print PVC Board can generally be expected to last 2 – 3 years, possibly as much as 5 years if it is not heavily used.

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