Common uses of Melamine Faced Chipboard

Kitchens

Probably the most common use of melamine faced chipboard is the construction of kitchen cabinets and frames. These can then be used with a wide range of kitchen doors and accessories.

Shelves

Melamine faced chipboard is ideal for making shelves as it can be cut to size and faced with a wide range of colours. It’s also possible to edge melamine faced chipboard with matching or contrasting coloured edging tape so you can match almost any interior design.

Wardrobes

You can also use melamine faced chipboard to construct bespoke bedroom cabinets and wardrobes. .It is resistant to water. It won’t change shape if it gets wet. It is also a highly scratch-resistant material. Heavy pots and pans can be stored on shelves without damaging your cabinet interiors. It can be cleaned very easily by wiping down the surface with disinfectant – ideal for a hygienic kitchen.

Advantages of Melamine Faced Chipboard

The main advantage of melamine faced chipboard is that it does not require any finishing. Once you have constructed a unit and its ready to fit into position it requires no more treatment. Both timber and plywood units would require further treatment with several coats of finish including sanding between each coat. This can be very time consuming and ultimately varnish is not as stain resistant as melamine.