LDSP - what is it?

In simple words, laminated chipboard is an improved version of standard chipboard. However, it contains not only particle board, but also a special film, which gives it high strength and excellent resistance to mechanical stress. As a result, the product lasts a long time without losing its consumer characteristics.

The main advantage of laminated chipboard (laminated chipboard) is its affordable cost in comparison, for example, with natural wood. And their characteristics are in no way inferior to hers. The homogeneity of the structure of the slabs allows them to be used in the construction and repair of objects of any type and level of complexity.

The increased strength of laminated chipboard allows them to be widely used in the process of decorating floor and wall surfaces, because the material easily resists any external influences. The undoubted advantage of such structures is their attractive appearance.

During the production of the material, a special technology is used. For production, wood processing waste is taken, as well as illiquid trunks that have passed the preparation stage. The process itself looks like this:

• the shavings along with sawdust are dried in a chamber and then driven through a special installation that “sweeps away” large particles in order to grind them again;
• raw materials manufactured in accordance with standards are mixed with formaldehyde resin and then sent to a conveyor belt, where they receive the desired shape;
• Using a hot press, the layers are firmly glued together, and then the sheets are cooled, which are then dried and sawed into standard-sized slabs.

Designers fell in love with such solutions, first of all, for the variety of textures and colors.

laminated chipboard

What is chipboard?

Laminated chipboard is the same chipboard, but only laminated, that is, there is a polymer film on top of the material. Why is it needed?

The polymer film that covers the chipboard is more durable. It is more resistant to mechanical damage than conventional chipboard and even light impacts. In addition, laminated chipboard is not afraid of hot temperatures, as well as temperature changes.

Most often, chipboard is used in furniture production!

But most importantly, laminated chipboard polymer film can be of a wide variety of colors and textures. For the implementation of any design idea or thought, laminated chipboard can be very useful. To decorate a particular interior, you may need a material with a simple texture.

This lamination is applied under a hot press. Thanks to this, shavings and sawdust acquire the appearance of elite types of wood. In a special workshop, a layer of oiled paper is applied to chipboard sheets

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this material are numerous and obvious.

1. It costs less than natural wood, but in terms of consumer properties it is in no way inferior to it.
2. During the production process, only high quality raw materials are used to ensure uniformity of the structure.
3. High strength allows the use of laminated chipboard in various fields - furniture production, wall and floor decoration.
4. The material has a high level of resistance to moisture, mechanical damage, and temperature changes.
5. The slabs are available in a wide variety of colors and textures.
6. High resistance to wear allows structures made of laminated particle boards to serve for a long time.

Like any other material, laminated chipboard is not without its drawbacks.

1. Brittleness during processing. This suggests that it is unlikely to be able to produce any figures using it. The material cannot be milled deeply.
2. The need to provide regular care. Its rules are simple, but they must be followed unconditionally. It is unacceptable to constantly expose them to moisture and mechanical stress. Products must be cleaned of dirt by wiping them using a soft cloth previously soaked in a solution of water and soap.

Advantages and disadvantages of laminated chipboard in furniture

To choose good raw materials for specific furniture, you need to know its features, including its pros and cons. Any chipboard material is made from sawdust and wood shavings impregnated with formaldehyde resin as a binder. Chipboard emit formaldehyde, which is bad for the environment and human health, but laminated chipboard has a protective film - a laminated layer that prevents the substance from evaporating from the boards.

A variety of colors and textures, imitation of the texture of natural wood.

This is not plastic, not iron, but the same familiar wood.

To make laminated film, paper of a certain texture and pattern is used. It is impregnated with melamine resin, as a result of which it becomes a certain level of rigidity and more friable. Then, under a press, the surface of the board is combined with the film - this is how a laminated sheet of standard thickness is formed.

Resistance to mechanical damage.

Laminated chipboard is a fairly resistant material to mechanical and thermal influences with a wide range of textures and colors. It can be developed in the form of a valuable wood species. Due to its resistance to high temperatures, hot dishes can be placed on countertops made from this raw material.

Resistance to thermal effects (to hot coffee pots and frying pans).

Laminated chipboards are materials made from natural wood.

The disadvantages include the lack of fine processing and the presence of formaldehyde resins in the chipboard composition, while the advantages are high mechanical and chemical resistance.

LDSP is a representative of the old well-known chipboards (chipboards) in a more polished form.

Dimensions

There are no standard sizes of chipboard as such. But each manufacturing company has developed its own parameters.

In the catalog you can find sizes 2440 * 1830 mm with a thickness of 16, 18, 22, 25 mm and 2750 * 1830 with a thickness of 10, 16, 18 mm. Slabs with dimensions of 16, 18 mm are used in the production of dressing rooms and wardrobes. Thicker materials (22, 25 mm) are necessary in the manufacture of tabletops and other furniture elements with high loads.

It won’t be difficult to find the optimal sizes. Most often it is 2800*2070 mm. The thickness of the structures can be any; in this particular company it is varied and is the same as in Swisspan, 10, 16, 18, 25 mm. 19 mm slabs are produced less frequently.

At Kronospan Russia you can choose products 1830*2070 mm, 2800*2620 mm. And the thickness, as in other cases, can be anything - from 8 to 28 mm. The thinnest slabs are usually used in the manufacturing process of furniture elements that bear minimal loads. Or during the production of MDF fillings, sliding wardrobes.

It is these slabs that are classic for most brands of domestic and foreign production.

Edging laminated chipboard

By edging laminated chipboard it is usually understood as a procedure during which a sheet of edge is applied to the edges of the material, providing proper protection and a pleasant appearance. Of course, the laminated particle board itself is protected from all kinds of influences. However, when cutting, unprotected ends inevitably appear in the cut area. It will not be difficult to refine them through this event, which has an alternative name - edging.

Edging laminated chipboard has a lot of positive aspects.

1. Provides complete protection from moisture. In conditions of high humidity, the vulnerable edge begins to absorb water and swell, which leads to deformation of the edges and loss of the material’s consumer properties and appearance. The edge will provide protection against this phenomenon and extend the service life of the material.
2. Temperature protection. If the chipboard is very close to the hob, it will become overheated, especially in areas close to heat sources. An unprotected cut eventually becomes dry and quickly breaks down. The edge is capable of taking a significant load on itself.
3. Increased elasticity properties. Edging makes the material more pleasant in appearance. And if you turn to a design expert for help, you can make the room more original.
4. Prevention of harmful fumes. The chipboard cut is devoid of any protection. This suggests that it can evaporate formaldehyde. High-quality edging work will prevent this process, giving the product optimal environmental properties.
5. Extension of service life. Edging leads to longer operation of the product, which lasts for decades. This is due to the preservation of the external characteristics of the material and its technical features.

Laminated chipboard edging plays an important role in the process of creating kitchen sets and other pieces of furniture that are subject to mechanical influence, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. All these factors lead to unprotected sections being destroyed. The main task of edging is to provide protection from destruction.

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Types of laminated chipboard

Like many other materials, laminated particle boards are available in a fairly wide range. Moreover, experts identify several options for classifying such products. Today, the list of main criteria used for distribution into groups includes:

• brand;
• design features;
• number of layers;
• variety;
• degree of material processing;
• the presence of impurities and their quantity.

Each of these parameters is important in its own way, and therefore only their optimal combination will allow you to purchase it in the form required to achieve pre-defined goals. In addition, other methods of classification are periodically encountered, and therefore the assortment list of these products expands almost monthly.

Review of chipboard manufacturers

Today it is not difficult to find laminated chipboards in a wide variety. To have an idea of ​​the offer, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the main manufacturers.

Egger

This brand has a place of honor in its entire segment, and its products have been on the market since 1961. The company is constantly expanding its product range and improving production technology. It produces not only laminated chipboards, but also edges and countertops. All products have a presentable appearance and last a very long time. There are no harmful chemicals in the composition.

Egger

Kronospan

This enterprise is the largest in Ukraine and throughout Europe. It offers a large selection of sheet materials made using wood, namely laminated and sanded chipboard. It has been operating since 2004 in Novovolynsk, although activities began in 1897 in Austria.

Kronospan

Lamartie

The brand produces environmentally friendly material that meets Russian and European quality standards. All products are distinguished by a high level of reliability and manufacturability, 70% of items are completely unique.

Lamartie

Nevsky Laminate

The plant operates in St. Petersburg and offers a huge selection of materials for bases and embossing of laminated chipboards. The catalog also presents variations of MDF and HDSP of various thicknesses.

Nevsky Laminate