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2013 Buyers Guide
a guide to sourcing and
specifying composite panels
and decorative surfaces
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Welcome to the 2013 Surface & Panel Buyers Guide sponsored by the
Composite Panel Association!
This guide provides the most comprehensive product information
available of North American composite panels and decorative surfacing,
including in-depth product descriptions of the wide array of standard and
specialty products available.
Composite Wood Products may help achieve
the following U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Credits:
• Recycled Content MR Credit 4
• Regional Materials MR Credit 5
• Certified Wood MR Credit 7
• Low Emitting Material EQ Credit 4.4
Composite Panels
ECC Finished Products may also help earn credit for:
• Low Emitting Materials EQ Credit 4.5 (LEED–CI)
Wood-based composite panels such as medium density fiberboard (MDF),
particleboard, engineered wood siding and trim (EWST) and hardboard
can be tailored to meet every project’s requirements. Customers can specify physical and mechanical properties and the surface characteristics to
create end-products with the ideal cocktail of attributes.
These composite panel products are produced from renewable wood
fiber such as wood chips and sawdust recycled from lumber mills. By their
very nature, they are among the greenest materials in the world and a
great choice for environmentally conscious consumers.
All particleboard and MDF facilities in this Guide offer third party certified products to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne
Toxic Control Measure (ATCM 93120) regulation. The CARB regulation
excludes Hardboard and EWST products. CPA maintains a current list of
CARB-certified and exempt facilities at CompositePanel.org.
Decorative Surfaces
Decorative surfaces offer nearly limitless options for design and functionality, and are used in a wide variety of wood-based applications, including
cabinets, mouldings, flooring, furniture, countertops, store fixtures, doors
and shelving. Composite panels provide an ideal substrate for decorative
surfaces – affordable, consistent, uniform in strength and free of defects.
Decorative surfaces can be broadly separated into two categories:
overlays and coatings. Overlays include thermally fused laminate (TFL),
film overlays (3D laminates, etc.), decorative foils, high pressure laminates, light basis weight papers, wood veneer and heat transfer foils.
Coatings are utilized in both liquid and powder forms.
Environmental Credits
The following programs are designed to recognize the environmental
efficacy and/or green building claims of composite panel products available in the marketplace.
Eco-Certified Composites
In 2011, CPA launched the Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Sustainability and Certification
Standard. With a focus on life cycle inventory
and other verifiable environmental practices,
the Standard highlights the responsible use of
wood fiber by composite panel manufacturers in
North America. The basis of the standard includes the
CPA Carbon Calculator, an expert tool developed to assess the life cycle
and carbon footprint of composite panels. Visit ECCProducts.org and
click on “ECC Certified Companies” for a comprehensive list of program
participants.
Other Green Building Programs
The most prominent U.S. green building certifications are the NAHB
Model Green Home Building Guidelines and the USGBC LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System.
ECC-certified products may help achieve the following NAHB
Model Green Home Building Guidelines Credits:
• Section 2.4.1 (3 points) Recycled-Content
• Section 2.6.1 (3 points) Renewable Materials
• Section 5.1.5 (6 points) Minimize Potential Sources of Pollutants
Sections of the Guide
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Product Descriptions detail the characteristics of the materials,
common applications and key physical properties.
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Product Guides
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Sales Contact Information is an alphabetical list of all panel and
surface companies listed in the guide.
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Glossary of Terms has been limited to some of the most common
and basic industry vernacular. For additional clarification on products,
processes, or abbreviations please contact CPA.
provide company-specific product information for the
major manufacturers and suppliers of these panel and surfacing products,
including designations for Eco-Certified Composites, CARB certified and
exempt, and no added urea-formaldehyde (NAUF) products.
CPA also offers an extensive online library of articles and technical bulletins on products referenced in this guide at CompositePanel.org.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
CPA develops continuing education units (CEUs) on the array of decorative surface and wood-based composite panel options available for
residential and commercial applications. In this edition, CPA is publishing
the seventh issue in the series of CEUs, TFL Makes Environmentally
Friendly Decorative Panels Affordable, Attractive and Easy.
About the Composite Panel Association
Founded in 1960, the Composite Panel Association (CPA) is dedicated
to advancing the North American wood-based panel and decorative surfacing industries. CPA represents both industries on technical standards,
industry regulation, and product acceptance.
CPA General Members include the leading manufacturers of MDF,
particleboard, engineered wood siding and trim and hardboard, nearly
95% of North American manufacturing capacity.
CPA Associate Members include manufacturers of decorative surfaces, furniture, cabinets, mouldings, doors and equipment, along with
laminators, distributors, industry media and adhesive suppliers.
CPA is a vital resource for both manufacturers and users of industry
products. As a highly regarded and accredited standards developer,
CPA publishes the industry’s ANSI product standards. CPA operates
an International Testing and Certification Center (ITCC) and manages the
Grademark Certification Program, the largest and most stringent testing
and certification program for North American composite panel products.
CPA also compiles and publishes proprietary industry economic
performance data and technical bulletins on the use of industry products
and other educational materials. The association partners with Surface
& Panel magazine in publishing an annual Buyers Guide and regular
editions of the magazine.
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Composite Panel Association
19465 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 306
Leesburg, Virginia, USA 20176
(703) 724-1128
www.CompositePanel.org
www.DecorativeSurfaces.org
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Message from CPA's President
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Selecting Surfaces 101
A primer for selecting the best surface for the application.
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Product Descriptions
Characteristics of the materials, common
applications and physical properties.
10MDF
18Particleboard
24Hardboard
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Engineered Wood Siding and Trim
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Thermally Fused Laminate
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Film Overlays
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Decorative Foils
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Heat Transfer Foils
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Light Basis Weight Papers
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High Pressure Laminates
60Veneer
Surface & Panel magazine and the
Composite Panel Association thank the
following organizations who contributed
images for the production of this issue:
3-M, Autostrada, Abet Laminati, American
Renolit, Arborite, Artopex, Ashley Furniture,
Bausch Linneman, Bierson, Blum, Boulanger,
BTD Powder Coating, Burke Gibson,
Cabinetry East, ClosetMaid, Columbia Forest
Products, Collins Products LLC, DVUV, Eluma,
Flakeboard, Formica, Funder, Georgia Pacific,
Gunlocke, Harbour City Kitchens, Impress,
Interprint, kabi, Kleiberit, KML-Kustom Material
Laminates, Lamitech, Louisiana Pacific, Marlite,
Meadwestvaco, Mock Woodworking, Northern
Contours, Nucraft, OFS Brands, Omnova,
Panolite, Parapan, Riken, Sauder, Schattdecor,
Stevens Industries, Suddekor, Sun Mountain
Doors, Surface Source International,
Surfaceworks, Tafisa, Techolam, Temple-Inland,
Tiger Drylac, Toppan America, Inc., Transform,
TruWood Siding + Trim, Uniboard, Vetter Denk,
VT Industries, WallBeds, Wilsonart LLC.
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Liquid Coatings
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Powder Coatings
37 Continuing Education Unit
TFL Makes Environmentally Friendly
Decorative Panels Affordable, Attractive and Easy
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Product Guides
Company specific product information for
manufacturers and suppliers of panel and
surfacing products, including designations for
Eco-Certified Composite (ECC), environmentally
preferable (EPP).
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MDF
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Particleboard
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Engineered Wood Siding and Trim
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Hardboard
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North American Composite Panel
Manufactureres Map
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Laminators
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Composite Panel Association
Main Office
19465 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 306
Leesburg, VA 20176
Ph: 703-724-1128 fax: 703-724-1588
Toll Free 1-866-4COMPOSITES
www.CompositePanel.org
Canadian Office
Post Office Box 747, Station B
Ottawa, Ontario CANADA K1P 5P8
Ph: 613-232-6782 fax: 703-724-1588
International Testing
and Certification Center
73 Lawson Road, Leesburg, VA 20175
Ph: 703-724-1128 fax: 703-724-1588
www.itcclab.org
Overlay Manufacturers
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Coaters
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Coating Manufacturers
90 Sales Contact Information
Alphabetical listings provided for each producer
to help customers locate products.
94 Associate Member Directory
96Hardware
Short vignettes highlighting hardware products
that enhance the functionality of today's
panels and surfaces.
117 Glossary of Terms
118 Advertiser Index
On the cover: Consistent and durable
composite panels combined with fashionable
decorative surfaces offer infinite design
possibilities in residential and commercial
applications. The Surface & Panel Buyers
Guide is your complete source for specifying
the right materials for any application.
Specifying Surfaces
Examples and advice on the use
of multiple surface materials in
specific environments.
30Residential
44Retail
50Kitchens
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A special section highlighting the finishing industry.
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66 High Quality, High Gloss
70 Key Attributes of Powder Coating
72 Electronic Beam Technology in the Decorative Surfaces Industry
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The Year of Real Recovery
T
he Ghanaian religious leader, the Rev. Dr.
Prophet Bempah, has predicted that 2013
will be the Year of Devastating Lamentation. Much like the good Reverend Doctor
Prophet, some forecasters of the North American economy, frustrated with the day-to-day
challenges of a slow recovery, trend hyperbolic.
From our point of view at the Composite Panel Association (CPA),
there is no reason to be discouraged or confused. We think this will
be a year of real recovery, at least in relative terms, and we expect
consumption of industry products to increase – especially those with
a green tint.
It’s likely that 2013 will bring a slow, but steady, uptick in demand
for all composite panel products. This resurgence is hastened by the
superiority of our product offerings. Decorative surfaces and finished
products made with North American composite wood have a worldleading value proposition of uncompromising quality, imaginative style
and certified environmental consciousness. This 2013 Buyers Guide
charts all of this, so hold on to it.
This year should also bring finalization to the push for a first ever
national standard on formaldehyde emissions from industry products,
as promulgated by the US EPA. CPA has proudly partnered with a bipartisan congressional coalition, federal regulators, other industry stakeholders and leading environmental groups to champion this regulation
that includes tough emissions limits verified by third party certification.
“Decorative surfaces and finished products made with
North American composite wood have a world-leading
value proposition of uncompromising quality, imaginative
style and certified environmental consciousness.”
Nearly all North American composite panel manufacturers are
already abiding by California’s tough formaldehyde emissions regulation, which is the basis for EPA’s national standard. If enacted properly
later this year, the EPA rule will finally make compliance mandatory
for everyone who sells into the US market, including overseas imports.
But for CPA this is not enough, so in late 2011 we launched the
Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Sustainability Standard. This is the
first-ever life cycle based environmental standard for North American
industry products and includes CPA’s pioneering Carbon Calculator.
Already more than 90% of CPA’s composite panel members make
products at facilities that meet the stringent ECC requirements and
they continually undergo rigorous audits. As you page through the
2013 Buyers Guide be on the lookout for products with the ECC logo.
More information about the ECC program, and the science behind
it, is available on page 28.
I hope you enjoy this 2013 Buyers Guide, and have a lucky ’13!
Tom Julia, president, Composite Panel association
tjulia@cpamail.org
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Technology Integration l creative business strategies
Kingswood Interiors
Streamlines
Manufacturing for
Exponential Growth
Humble beginnings
Starting out as a small custom cabinet shop
in 2005, husband and wife team, Kevin Tan and
Sarah Chen had to be creative every day to come
up with beautiful solutions to meet their client’s
unique woodworking needs.
Today, their company, Kingswood Interiors, Ltd.
resides in a 16,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility
with 60 employees and annual revenues topping
ten million. Growing their business in the face of
a steady economic downturn required them to be
extremely adaptable, resourceful and strategic in
their choices for manufacturing growth and the
technology partner who would support it.
“In the beginning, we had smaller machinery that
was just suitable for custom cabinetry. We were
using a design software to show the customer
the designs, and were figuring everything
manually,” says co-owner Sarah Chen. “We used
Excel for our pricing and nothing was automated.
We wanted to move into cabinet production and
streamline everything, so we added a Flexicam
CNC router to start, and the manufacturer
suggested we try KCD Software. KCD Software
allowed us to automate everything from design
and pricing, right through production.”
Technology and efficiency
“Before we had KCD Software, we were manually
calculating the door sizes, box sizes, cut lists and
other pieces. This is very time consuming and
very easy to get wrong. After we implemented
KCD in our process, we found that waste costs
dramatically dropped due to the automatic
calculations of the materials. The nesting function
also minimized the usage of the board we use for
our cabinets.”
By the time the economy began its landslide, Kingswood already had a reputation for
manufacturing quality products. They were able
to secure two exclusive contracts (comprising
about 90% of their revenue) with local building
companies doing cabinet production for all
Interior cabinetry and woodwork by Kingswood Interiors, Ltd. utilizing KCD Software’s CNC Commander
for design, pricing, cut listing and manufacturing: comprehensive production integration.
of their residential work. The new software
integration had streamlined their production
and they began to offer a more diversified
product line.
“Besides standard cabinets, we
began manufacturing other cabinetry such as closets, built-in
entertainment centers and custom
furniture,” says Chen. “The results
were great. We could draw out
exactly what we would build for the
customer [using KCD]. Customers
are very happy to see visualized
pictures of their new kitchen.
And on the production side, KCD
produced door lists, cut lists and
more. These reports are very convenient for our production and the
software is very compatible with
all the machines.”
Strategic technology partnership
During those crucial months in
2008 when production had to be
fulfilled, KCD’s Rapid Response
Team supported the successful
software integration, minimizing
downtime and eliminating extra
consulting fees.
are very knowledgeable. They helped us customize the cut list according to our own
building process so everything is very efficient.
When we have questions or need
some additional customization,
they will usually have a solution
for us within 24 hours. The service
is great and quick.”
In 2009, Kingswood
Interiors, Ltd.
expanded their
product base using
KCD Software’s MDF
Doors; providing hundreds
of pre-made parametric
door styles, valances,
panels and wine racks
ready for CNC manufacture. KCD Software’s
Intelligent Nesting for
One-Button Machining,
shown above.
“I really appreciate the free technical support
that KCD provides. The people working there
In business for 30 years, KCD
Software has an excellent industry reputation and powerful technologies for integrated design
and production that support the
cabinet manufacturing, door manufacturing and closet manufacturing industries.
Kingswood Interiors, Ltd.
kingswoodinteriors.ca
403.208. 8808
KCD Software
KCDsoftware.com
508.760.1140
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Selecting Surfaces
William Edwards Deming is considered to
be the father of the modern quality movement. He defined quality as “conformance to
requirements.” He also stated that the cost
of quality is the “expense of doing things
wrong.” Both of these statements are instructive when selecting decorative surfaces.
High Pressure Laminate (HPL) is designed
to perform in demanding horizontal applications. Impact, scratch and chemical resistance are hallmarks of HPL. Because HPL
meets or exceeds the established testing
requirements, it is by definition considered
a quality product.. Light Basis Weight Paper
(LBWP) is a cost effective surface often
used in furniture, cabinets and fixtures; but
is not engineered with the same scratch and
impact resistance as HPL. However, LBWP
also meets or exceeds the established performance requirements for the material, and
therefore, it too is a quality product.
Consider the expense of doing things
wrong…the definition of the cost of quality. If you select the wrong surface for a
demanding application, you may experience
material failure; ie: the cost of quality.
Am I suggesting that to properly select
a surface material you need to read and be
familiar with surface material technical data
sheets? Not necessarily, but understanding
the performance characteristics of these
materials will help you avoid mistakes. Basic
understanding and a little common sense
go a long way to specifying the best material for your project.
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Checklist for selecting
surface materials
1. Vertical or Horizontal: Will the surface material be used in a vertical or
horizontal application? Countertops and
works surfaces are classic horizontal
uses. The sides of cabinets and store
fixtures are good examples of vertical
applications. Vertical applications for the
most part do not receive the same abuse
as horizontal ones. However…
can fool you:
Sometimes a vertical application can be
just as demanding as a horizontal one.
For example, passage doors are vertical
but the bottom of the door can take serious abuse. Your selected material may
last for 25 years in 95% of the product; but the failure of the other 5% can
necessitate replacement in 6 months.
Anatomy of a failed surface spec: (this
example may get me in trouble) Starbucks
is universally known, and I’m sure most
of you have been in one or more of their
stores. Did you ever notice that most of the
vertical facades and retail display shelving?
In nearly every store the surface is chipped
or torn away, particularly at corners of vertical panels at the point of sale. In a store
with incredibly high traffic, it is my feeling
that the wrong material was specified. The
material used is a wonderful product…in
the right application…but is doomed to fail
when it meets a constant barrage of boots,
mud, snow and harsh cleaning chemicals
2. Vertical applications
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8-inches from the floor. One other spec that
has baffled me is the silk screened plywood
platform on which my latte (and everyone
else’s) is served. From a sanitary perspective, there are far better surfaces to select
from. Veneer is a gorgeous material, but you
don’t have to be a bacteriologist to know
that wood is porous and porosity is the
breeding ground for bacteria. To Starbucks
credit, many of the surface specs have
changed over the years to HPL, Thermally
Fused Laminate (TFL), Three-Dimensional
Laminate (3DL) and solid surface materials. I believe that selecting environmentally
friendly materials and creating the right
look heavily influenced their selection strategy. What they may not realize is that the
surface and panel products represented in
this issue provide all of that and more with
far better performance.
3.Pay Attention to the Edges: the transition between vertical and horizontal
surfaces must be considered in high
traffic areas. 90 degree corners may be
perfectly suitable, but thought should
be given to rounded edges if excessive
traffic or safety is a concern. Grocery
store point of sale is a classic example
of high traffic, high impact and high wear
environments. To create a soft edge,
you have several options; postformed
HPL, 3DL, PVC edge banding (preferably 2mm or thicker) and powder coated
profiled MDF. Postformed countertops
have been around for a long time and
are easily specified and obtained. 3DL
products are typically formed in a membrane or vacuum press and will provide a
continuous radius or any imaginable contoured edge. Powder coated MDF has
been perfected over the years and provides a durable flat or contoured product.
The type of edge profile you desire will
dictate the material selection.
4. Beauty, but no Beast: Some surface
materials applications call for the finest
wood grain and abstract designs, but
once installed will seldom be touched
by human hands. Good examples are
decorative crown mouldings and ceiling tile systems. I am always amazed
when solid oak crown mouldings are
used in residential interiors. Aside from
the cost and weight of the product,
installation and finishing may become
an issue. Once in place, crown mouldings are seldom touched except for the
occasional dusting. Profile wrapped
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MDF mouldings provide a continuous
defect-free design, are more stable,
easily machined and less costly. Light
basis weight papers, foils, polyester saturated papers and 2DL laminates used
to profile wrap MDF provide unmatched
print fidelity and design options. Once
installed, I would challenge anyone to
truly know if it’s an engineered surface
or solid wood. Ceiling tile systems present a similar opportunity. Drop ceiling
panels made from thin MDF or particleboard surfaced with these laminates
provide a cost effective, beautiful solution to an otherwise expensive project.
5.Using multiple materials in the same
No problem…the industry
has already thought of that. “Matching
programs” have been around for a long
time. Engineering the right solution is
simple and easy. HPL, TFL and 3DL
material producers have a wide range
of designs perfectly matched to each
other. As an example, producing an
office desk with an HPL work surface,
TFL cabinets and 3DL raised panel or
5-piece doors is no longer the exception, but the norm. In addition to a per-
project?
fect match, each material’s “capability”
can be expressed. Value-engineering a
product like this may mean the difference between one that sells and one
that is discontinued.
The Surface & Panel Buyers Guide is
your resource for discovering and selecting
the right surface materials and composite
panels for your next project. Uniting material,
technology and design is our mantra. Providing the best ideas for the secondary panel
processing industry is our goal. Furniture,
cabinets and fixtures are no longer the only
domain for decorative surfaces and composite panels. New applications for walls,
ceilings, floors and the exterior of residential and commercial structures are emerging
every day. The application of surface materials is only limited by your imagination.
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Bedford Falls Communications and
Surface & Panel magazine will be building the Materialicious House in 2013. The
“m” house will utilize surface materials in
new and unique applications. Demonstrating “what’s possible” will be the challenge
for the architectural firm and the interior
designer. We will be reporting on the step
by step development in Surface & Panel
magazine, www.surfaceandpanel.com and
on www.materialicious.com
For more information on the “m” house,
please don't hesitate to contact me directly
at 920-206-1766 or jaufderhaar@surface
andpanel.com.
I hope you enjoy the 10th anniversary
edition of the Buyers Guide.
All the best,
John Aufderhaar,
Publisher, Surface & Panel Magazine
920.206.1766
jaufderhaar@surfaceandpanel.com
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Medium Density Fiberboard
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is widely used in
the manufacture of furniture, kitchen cabinets, door
parts, mouldings, millwork and laminate flooring.
MDF panels are manufactured with a variety of
physical properties and dimensions, providing the
opportunity to design the end product with the
specific MDF needed.
MDF is a composite panel product typically
consisting of cellulosic fibers combined with a
synthetic resin or other suitable bonding system and
joined together under heat and pressure. Additives
may be introduced during manufacturing to impart
additional characteristics.
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The surface of MDF is flat, smooth, uniform,
dense and free of knots and grain patterns. The
homogeneous density profile of MDF allows intricate
and precise machining and finishing techniques
for superior finished products. Trim waste is
significantly reduced when using MDF compared
to other substrates. Stability and strength are
important assets of MDF, which can be machined
into complex patterns that require precise tolerances.
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F i b e r b o a r d
COMMON USES
Doors, Jambs & Millwork
Laminating & Finishing
Edge Shaping & Machining
Moulding
Embossing
Office & Residential Furniture
Kitchen Cabinets
Paneling
Laminate Flooring
Store Fixtures
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MDF is the perfect solid wood substitute. The stability, strength
and homogeneity of MDF allow for an increasing number of
,
applications. Interior MDF mouldings and kitchen cabinets
are easily machined and laminated or painted. Because MDF
is homogeneous, it can be used as a substrate or routed and
. It is widely used in the manufacture
finished for a 3D aesthetic
and laminate flooring
.
of residential furniture
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MDF is used as the core material in wall paneling ➏. It has
excellent machining characteristics which is important for
. MDF is
smooth profiles in coated or laminated cabinet doors
.
a commonly used component in today's Office furniture
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The American National Standard for Medium Density Fiberboard
(ANSI A208.2) is the North American industry voluntary standard.
It classifies MDF by physical and mechanical properties and identifies product grades. Specifications identified in the Standard include
physical and mechanical properties, dimensional tolerances and
formaldehyde emission limits. The Standard was developed through
the sponsorship of the Composite Panel Association (CPA), in conjunction with producers, users and general interest groups. A summary of the ANSI Property Requirements are included in this Guide,
and copies of the Standard are available from CPA.
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Third-party certification to ANSI A208.2 is required for many
applications of composite panels. For example, HUD and the states
of California and Minnesota require third-party certification of formaldehyde emissions for nearly all MDF and particleboard under their
jurisdiction.
FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION LIMITS
The standard has a tiered system of emission levels allowing either
a maximum of 0.21 ppm or 0.11 ppm for panels thicker than 8 mm.
Panels 8 mm and thinner shall conform to either the 0.21 ppm or
0.13 ppm maximum limit. To meet the needs of the market many
MDF manufacturers have voluntarily developed ultra low-emitting
and no added urea-formaldehyde (NAUF) products, so there are a
wide variety of products available today with reduced formaldehyde
levels, as well as a growing number of non-formaldehyde alternatives. Those companies currently producing NAUF products are
identified in the product listings in this Guide.
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The smoothness and stability of MDF makes it a perfect substrate
. MDF is well suited for
for wall panels in Commercial Interiors
residential construction. custom closets, cabinets and built-ins
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Eco-Certified Composite (ECC)Environmentally Responsible
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LEED® U.S. Green Building Council
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Our customers benefit from rapid machine
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,
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where tight tolerances, smooth surfaces
and intricate machining are critical.
MDF is particularly well-suited in the
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construction of interior doors
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Table 1: Physical and Mechanical property requirements for
MDF when determined in accordance with ASTM D 1037-06a Part A
Grades
ANSI 208.2-2009 MDF for
Interior Applications
Physical and Mechanical Properties
Maximum Thickness
Swell (TS)
Screw-holding
Modulus of
Rupture
(MOR)
N/mm
2
Modulus of
Elasticity
(MOE)
(psi)
N/mm
2
Internal
Bond
(IB)
Panel Thickness
Face
Edge
<15 mm
>15 mm
(psi)
N/mm
(psi)
N
(pounds)
N
(pounds)
mm (inch)
percent
68
703
158
601
135
1.65 (0.065)
11%
2
115
12.4
1800
1241
180000
0.47
130
21.6
3130
2160
313000
0.54
78
988
222
787
177
1.65 (0.065)
11%
155
27.9
4050
2792
405000
0.81
117
1201
270
1001
225
1.65 (0.065)
11%
Property requirements common to all mdf
Properties
Tolerance Limits
Panel Length or Width > 0.61 m (2 feet)
+ 2.0 mm (0 080 inch)
Panel Average from Specified Thickness
+ 0.125 mm (0.005 inch)
Variance from Panel Average Thickness
+ 0.125 mm (0.005 inch)
Linear Expansion (LE)
< 0.33 percent
Formaldehyde Emissions
See below
Formaldehyde Emissions ≤ 0.21 ppm or ≤ 0.11 ppm for MDF with a minimum thickness greater than 8mm.
Formaldehyde Emissions ≤ 0.21 ppm or ≤ 0.13 ppm for MDF with a maximum thickness ≤ 8mm.
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MDF is smooth, durable, sturdy and easy to work with. It
is good for machining, yet dense enough to hold screws
well. these attributes make it an ideal choice for this hotel
and for use in kitchen cabinets with
wall panel project
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Table 2: Physical and Mechanical property requirements
for MDF when determined in accordance with ASTM D 1037-06a
Part B test methods for hardboard
Grades
Physical and Mechanical Properties
Internal
Bond
(IB)
Modulus
of Rupture (MOR)
Maximum
Thickness
Swell (TS)
N/mm2
(psi)
N/mm2
(psi)
mm
(inch)
210
18 9
2741
0.32
46
2.2
(0.087)
220
28 9
4192
0.54
78
2.2
(0.087)
230
28 9
4192
0.90
131
2.2
(0.087)
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COMMON USES
Countertops
Particleboard
Kitchen Cabinets
Shelving
Door Core
Manufactured Home Decking
Stair Treads
Particleboard is a composite panel product
consisting of cellulosic particles of various sizes
that are bonded together with a synthetic resin or
binder under heat and pressure. Particle geometry,
resin levels, board density and manufacturing
processes may be modified to produce products
suitable for specific end uses. At the time of
manufacture additives can be incorporated to
impart specific performance enhancements
including greater dimensional stability, increased
fire retardancy and moisture resistance.
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Particleboard is
consistent, durable and
produced to precise thicknesses
.
in a variety of panel sizes
Particleboard is found in
furniture, flooring and
cabinets in both residential and
commercial settings, including
and hospitals
.
kitchens
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Store Fixtures
Today’s particleboard gives industrial users the
consistent quality and design flexibility needed for
fast, efficient production lines and quality consumer
products. Particleboard panels are manufactured
in a variety of dimensions with a wide range of
physical properties that provide maximum design
flexibility for specifiers and end users.
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applications.
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The stability and consistency of the
material lends itself for use as work surfaces
in office applications
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PRODUCT STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION
Georgia-Pacific
Chemicals LLC
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CHEMICALS
offers a comprehensive
portfolio of wood adhesives for
particleboard and medium density
fiberboard, including LEAF®
low-emission resins. We also
invented and provide exclusive
service for the GP™ Dynamic
Microchamber formaldehyde
emissions testing system.
The American National Standard for Particleboard (ANSI A208.1) is the
North American industry voluntary standard. It classifies particleboard by
density and strength and covers physical, mechanical and dimensional
characteristics as well as formaldehyde levels. The Standard was developed through the sponsorship of the Composite Panel Association (CPA)
in conjunction with producers, users and general interest groups. A summary of the ANSI Property Requirements is included in this Guide and
copies of the Standard are available from CPA.
Third-party certification to ANSI Standards is required for many
applications of composite panels. For example, the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires the physical properties of manufactured home decking to be third-party certified. In addition, many building code jurisdictions require the physical properties of
particleboard underlayment and stair treads to be third-party certified.
HUD and the states of California and Minnesota also require third-party
certification of formaldehyde emissions for nearly all particleboard and
MDF under their jurisdiction.
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Particleboard can be
produced to be moisture resistant
or as a fire retardant material.
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FORMALDEHYDE EMISSION LIMITS
The standard has a tiered system of emission levels allowing either a maximum of
0.18 ppm or 0.09 ppm for industrial grades
or 0.20 ppm for manufactured home decking. To meet the needs of the market many
particleboard manufacturers have voluntarily
developed ultra low-emitting and no added
urea-formaldehyde (NAUF) products, so
there are a wide variety of products available
today with reduced formaldehyde levels, as
well as a growing number of non-formaldehyde alternatives. Those companies currently
producing NAUF products are identified in
the product listings in this Guide.
In addition, CPA’s Eco-Certified Composite (ECC) Program (to which a majority
of the North American producers subscribe)
requires emission limits no higher than the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) Airborne Toxic Control Measure (“CARB Rule”).
Finally, various overlays and surface
treatments have been shown to significantly
reduce product emissions. For additional
information about emissions, see the CPA
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Particleboard is an excellent subtrate for retail fixtures that require a smooth surface
. It has excellent machining characteristics, which is important
and a strong core
. Particleboard’s stability
when post-forming high pressure laminate countertops
accommodates sophisticated hardware systems.
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Particleboard is made in a wide range of
properties to suit just about any purpose.
In the case of custom shelving and closets,
the vertical portions may utilize a low
density product. In the more demanding
horizontal surfaces, a higher density
product may be indicated.
Table A:
ANSI 208.1-2009 Particleboard
Requirements for Gr ade s of Particleboard
Grade
Dimensional Tolerances
Physical and Mechanical Properties
Thickness Tolerance
Length &
Width
mm (inch)
Panel Average
from Specified
mm (inch)
Screw-holding
Variance from
Panel Average
mm (inch)
Modulus of
Elasticity
N/mm2 (psi)
Modulus of
Rupture
N/mm2 (psi)
Internal
Bond
N/mm2 (psi)
Face
N (pounds)
Linear
Expansion
max. avg.
percent
Edge
N (pounds)
H-1
±2.0
(0.080)
±0.200 (0.008)
±0.100 (0.004) 14.9 (2161)
2160 (313300)
0.81
(117)
1600
(360)
1200 (270)
NS
H-2
±2.0
(0.080)
±0.200 (0.008)
±0.100 (0.004) 18.5 (2683)
2160 (313300)
0.81
(117)
1700
(382)
1400 (315)
NS
H-3
±2.0
(0.080)
±0.200 (0.008)
±0.100 (0.004) 21.1 (3060)
2475 (359000)
0.90 (131)
1800
(405)
1400 (315)
NS
M-0
±2.0
(0.080)
±0.200 (0.008)
±0.100 (0.004)
(1102)
1380 (200200)
0.31
(45)
NS
NS
NS
M-1
±2.0
(0.080)
±0.200 (0.008)
±0.100 (0.004) 10.0 (1450)
1550 (224800)
0.36
(52)
NS
NS
0.40
M-S
±2.0
(0.080)
±0.200 (0.008)
±0.100 (0.004) 11.0 (1595)
1700 (246600)
0.36
(52)
800
(180)
700
(157)
0.40
M-2
±2.0
(0.080)
±0.200 (0.008)
±0.100 (0.004) 13.0 (1885)
2000 (290100)
0.40
(58)
900
(202)
800
(180)
0.40
(0.080)
±0.200 (0.008)
±0.100 (0.004) 15.0 (2176)
2500 (362600)
0.50
(73)
1000
(225)
900
(202)
0.40
(0.080)
+0.125 (0.005)
±0.125 (0.005)
2.8
(406)
500
(72500)
0.10
(15)
360
(81)
NS
0.40
±0.125 (0.005)
2.8
(406)
500
(72500)
0.14
(20)
520
(117)
NS
0.40
M-3i
±2.0
LD-1
±2.0
-0.375
LD-2
±2.0
(0.080)
(0.015)
+0.125 (0.005)
-0.375
(0.015)
Table B: R e q u i r e m e n t s
Grade
7.6
of Particleboard flooring products and Building Code Gr ade s
Dimensional Tolerances
Physical and Mechanical Properties
Thickness Tolerance
Length &
Width
mm (inch)
PBU
+0
(0)
-4.0
(0.160)
D-2
±2.0
D-3
±2.0
Panel Average
from Specified
mm (inch)
Variance from
Panel Average
mm (inch)
Modulus of
Rupture
N/mm2 (psi)
11.0
Modulus of
Elasticity
N/mm2 (psi)
Internal
Bond
N/mm2 (psi)
Hardness
N (pounds)
Concentrated6
Loading
N (pounds)
NS7
±0.375
(0.015)
±0.250 (0 010)
(1595)
1725
(250200)
0.40
(58)
2225 (500)
(0.080)
±0.375
(0.015)
±0.250 (0 010) 16 5 (2393)
2750
(398900)
0.55
(80)
2225 (500)
2670
(0.080)
±0.375
(0.015)
±0.250 (0 010) 19 5 (2828)
3100
(449600)
0.55
(80)
2225 (500)
2670
Thickness Tolerance
Length &
Width
mm (inch)
M-3
22
±2.0
(0.080)
Panel Average
from Specified
mm (inch)
±0.200
(0.008)
1 6 (0.063) NS
0 35
(600)
NS
8
0 30
(600)
NS
8
0 30
Screw-holding
Variance from
Panel Average
mm (inch)
±0.100
Linear
Thickness Swell Expansion
max. avg.
max. avg.
mm (inch) percent
percent
(0.004)
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Modulus of
Rupture
N/mm2 (psi)
16.5 (2393)
Modulus of
Elasticity
N/mm2 (psi)
2750
(398900)
Internal
Bond
N/mm2 (psi)
0.55
(80)
Hardness
N (pounds)
2225
(500)
Face
N (pounds)
1100 (270)
Edge
N (pounds)
1000
(225)
Linear
Expansion
max. avg.
percent
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Prefinished Paneling
Hardboard
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Underlayment
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Hardboard is used in a variety of applications
including furniture components, moulded door skins,
wall paneling, underlayment and perforated boards.
Hardboard is a composite panel manufactured
primarily from inter-felted ligno-cellulosic fibers
consolidated under heat and pressure. Other
materials may be added during the manufacturing
process to improve certain properties, such as
resistance to abrasion and moisture, and to increase
strength and durability.
Hardboard has a uniform thickness, density and
appearance and has no grain. It resists marring,
scuffing and abrasion, as well as changes in
temperature and humidity. Hardboard can be
cut, routed, shaped and drilled with standard
woodworking tools. In addition, hardboard can be
securely glued or fastened with screws, staples
or nails. Hardboard panels can be laminated with
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The American National Standard for Basic Hardboard (ANSI
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hardboard by thickness and physical properties, and includes five
classes: Tempered, Standard, Service-Tempered, Service and
Industrialite. Copies of the Standard are available from the Composite Panel Association (CPA).
The American National Standard for Prefinished Hardboard
Paneling (ANSI A135.5) establishes the property requirements for
dimensional tolerances and moisture content, along with resistance
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Engineered
Wood Siding and Trim
Engineered Wood Siding and Trim (EWST) is
a category of composite panels designed and
manufactured to perform in interior and exterior
exposure applications with the appearance of
traditional wood. These advanced composites
can be engineered with enhanced resistance to
moisture, dimensional stability and protection
against fungal decay and termites. The engineered
properties translate into long-lasting durability
allowing for decades of service life while maintaining
their attractive appearance. Today’s engineered
wood siding and trim products are highly versatile
and come in many forms including sophisticated
woodgrains and embossed surfaces.
Engineered Wood Siding
and Trim are manufactured
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seasonal weather exposure.
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Siding
Exterior Trim
Engineered
Wood
Siding
and
trim
The American National Standard for Engineered
Wood Siding (ANSI A135.6) defines quality and
dimensional attributes for siding products. The standard covers requirements and methods of testing for
exterior durability, dimensions, straightness, squareness, physical properties and surface characteristics.
It also includes trade terms and methods of identifying engineered wood siding. Third-party certification
to the ANSI Standards is required for many applications of siding panels. Many building code jurisdictions
require the physical properties of engineered wood
siding to be third-party certified. CPA’s accredited
certification program is recognized and approved by
building code officials to evaluate siding products for
code compliance. A new ANSI Engineered Wood Trim
Standard (ANSI A135.7) was completed in 2012. The
new standard covers requirements and methods of
testing for exterior durability as well as physical and
mechanical properties. This consensus-based standard is sponsored by CPA. Engineered wood siding
and trim products may be eligible for LEED credits. n
Today’s siding and trim products are offered in a wide range of textures,
widths and profiles that can create endless styles and themes.
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What is ECC?
ECC stands for Eco-Certified CompositeTM, as defined in a ground-breaking new
Sustainability Standard and Certification Program for composite panel products –
specifically particleboard, MDF, hardboard and engineered wood siding and trim,
and products made with them.
What makes a composite panel Eco-Certified?
The requirements for ECC Certification are tough and specific, and require annual audits.
Composite panels must first comply with the stringent California Air Resources Board
(CARB) formaldehyde emissions regulation.
In addition, the panel manufacturing facility must meet at least 3 of the
following requirements:
• Carbon Footprint – Demonstrate that the panel’s carbon store offsets its cradle-togate carbon footprint as determined in kg-CO2 equivalents of greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions.
• Local and Renewable Resource – At least 85% of wood fiber sourced
within 250 miles.
• Recycled/Recovered – At least 75% recycled or recovered wood fiber;
or at least 50% recycled/recovered wood fiber plus a minimum of
5% post-consumer fiber.
• Sustainability – At least 97% of the wood fiber furnish used in the manufacturing
process is either converted into panels or other non-waste products.
• Wood Sourcing – Hold a valid assessment and certificate from a certifying agency
recognized by CPA such as FSC or SFI.
The Composite Panel Association is committed to advancing and certifying the
sustainability of industry products for residential, commercial and industrial uses.
ECC Wood Products are among the greenest on earth.
What products carry the ECC logo?
Products carrying the ECC-certified logo include furniture, cabinets, closet systems, flooring, doors,
mouldings and more.
Who can be ECC certified?
ECC certification is available to composite panel plants and facilities that manufacture laminated panels,
components and finished products. Certification provides independent third party verification and an
audited chain of custody.
What about LEED?
ECC certification may help products achieve LEED credit for Recycled Content MR Credit 4, Regional
Materials MR Credit 5, Certified Wood MR Credit 7, and/or Low Emitting Material EQ Credit 4.4.
ECC certification may also help earn credit for Low Emitting Materials EQ Credit 4.5 (LEED–CI) and others.
Who sponsors ECC?
The Composite Panel Association (CPA) developed the ECC Standard, including its pioneering Carbon
Calculator. CPA administers the ECC Certification Program as a third party certification agency accredited
to ISO/IEC Guide 65by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
www.ECCproduct.org
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