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Water-resistant paper-faced gypsum board | The first choice for ceilings in bathrooms and damp rooms
2025-11-04
It's that time of year again for home renovations! The clear skies and pleasant weather put me in a good mood, but a new problem arises with ceilings: what kind of board should I use for my bathroom ceiling? I've heard that water-resistant gypsum board (also called waterproof gypsum board) has excellent water resistance. But I haven't used it before and I'm unsure. Is water-resistant gypsum...
Unveiling the Past and Present of OSB Boards
2025-11-04
In China, few people can clearly explain what OSB boards are, and some may have never even heard of them. However, if you travel abroad, especially to Europe and America, the popularity of OSB boards is a completely different story: they receive almost lavish treatment! Why is the situation so different for OSB boards? What has led to this? This "mini-lesson" will unveil the "past and present"...
Wood characteristics of black locust and acacia
2025-11-04
Black locust, also known as foreign locust, originated in North America and was later introduced to Europe and Asia for cultivation. It was named "foreign locust" because it is an introduced species. 1. The Literary Origins of Black Locust: Mr. Yu Tong described black locust as a "country bumpkin": it is a ghost of wood, ugly and filthy, crooked and wicked, incompatible with elegance, unable...
Why did I choose flame-retardant eco-boards, even though they are both flame-retardant?
2025-11-04
Flame-retardant boards and flame-retardant eco-boards are two major categories of wood-based panels, both possessing good flame-retardant properties. Given that both have flame-retardant properties, why did I choose flame-retardant eco-boards for my home decoration? Flame-retardant plywood is a three- or multi-layered sheet material made by rotary cutting logs into veneers or slicing timber...
What to do if the board material warps or deforms?
2025-11-04
Wood panels are essential in home decoration, but the quality of wood panels on the market varies greatly. Some homeowners find that furniture made of wood panels warps and deforms shortly after renovation! This is frustrating to look at and will cause various problems if used. In fact, warping and deformation of wood panels, i.e., weak resistance to deformation, is caused by a variety of...
On the "immunity" of a single sheet of wood!
2025-11-04
The pandemic has raised public awareness of the importance of immunity to an unprecedented level. Just as with the recovery from COVID-19, the body ultimately clears the virus not only through medication but also through our immune system. If our immune system is strong enough, it can effectively resist the invasion of foreign viruses and bacteria, greatly reducing the incidence of disease....
What should I do if my floorboards warp and creak?
2025-11-04
Wooden flooring is loved by many consumers for its natural beauty, warmth, and comfort. Many consumers spend considerable time researching wood flooring types, cost-effectiveness, and colors, patiently waiting for months to finally move into their newly renovated homes. However, the good times don't last long; soon problems like warping and creaking appear on the floor. What causes these...
2025-11-04
After Grain Rain, the weather warms up, and the humidity in the air gradually increases. Mold can easily appear on household items. Gypsum board is an essential material in home renovation, but choosing substandard gypsum board for ceilings, partitions, etc., may pose hidden dangers! Home fire safety is also crucial. We recommend fire-resistant and moisture-resistant gypsum board to eliminate...
Have you ever heard of cross-laminated engineered wood made from oak?
2025-11-04
Most people are familiar with engineered wood, and you might immediately think of terms like "horizontal jointing," "vertical splicing," and "finger jointing." The wood used for this type of engineered wood is mostly small-diameter timber. Today, we'll introduce a slightly different type of engineered wood, mainly in two aspects: the selection of materials and the splicing structure. Before...
2025-11-04
Nail-holding power is one of the main physical and mechanical properties of wood-based panels. Many experienced carpenters can tell the lifespan of furniture the moment a nail enters the panel. In other words, the strength of a panel's nail-holding power directly affects the sturdiness and lifespan of the furniture. What exactly is nail-holding power in wood-based panels? In professional...
What should I do if there's a color difference in the flooring? Is it a quality issue?
2025-11-04
Wooden flooring is loved by many consumers for its natural, environmentally friendly, warm, and comfortable characteristics. However, the wooden flooring they happily bring home often has color variations. The concern that "color variations in flooring mean quality problems" is frustrating for consumers and frustrating for brands. Today, we'll share some basic knowledge about "flooring color...
What is eco-friendly board? Why is eco-friendly board environmentally friendly?
2025-11-04
Choosing the right materials is crucial for home renovation. Hello everyone, I'm Xiaoyi. Today, I'll be discussing why so many people in the market talk about the environmental friendliness of eco-friendly boards. I also want to emphasize: any eco-friendly board that doesn't discuss the core material is misleading! 1. What is an eco-friendly board? "Eco-friendly board" is a term used within...
2025-11-04
"Board! Have you swelled up?" The "return to spring" weather from March to April and the "plum rain season" from June to July are indiscriminate, large-scale "weapons of mass destruction" for furniture. Homes become damp everywhere, and furniture may even swell, warp, crack, or mold. If your furniture made of particleboard frequently experiences these problems during this time, pay attention;...
2025-11-04
Wood-based panels, environmental protection, and health-these three factors have an extremely complex relationship. Many people who have gone through home renovations or seen news reports about formaldehyde pollution likely have this question: Wood-based panels are made from wood, so how can they release formaldehyde? Is glue the only factor releasing formaldehyde? Besides wood, adhesives are...
2025-11-04
In the past, home renovations involved hiring carpenters; nowadays, custom-made furniture is the go-to choice. But regardless of your choice, concerns such as "reliability of materials," "environmental friendliness of the finished product," and "safety of use" remain unavoidable. Furthermore, survey data shows that 20% of consumers are troubled by furniture deformation in real life: it cannot...
You need to know these technical terms for wood-based panels!
2025-11-04
The saying "a trade is like a mountain" applies to those new to home renovation; it's incredibly difficult, with so much information leaving beginners completely bewildered. Even just considering building materials like wood panels, there's a lot to consider. I think it's essential to know these terms about wood panels: firstly, to fill in any gaps in your knowledge for future reference; and...
Five things to consider before buying wood panels (comprehensive guide)
2025-11-04
Choosing the right wood panels is a crucial part of home renovation. If home renovation is likened to an exam, then choosing the right panels is like answering multiple-choice questions – there are many options, but it's easy to lose points. It's common to regret not having considered everything beforehand and discovering omissions or incorrect choices later. Even after reading numerous...
Decoding Terminology | Moisture Content of Boards
2025-11-04
The wood-based panel industry has many technical terms, such as moisture content, static bending strength, bonding strength, and formaldehyde emission. Some are familiar to everyone, while others are less well-known. In fact, these terms represent key performance indicators and are crucial factors in assessing panel quality, significantly impacting daily life in homes and therefore cannot be...
Why are there such large price differences for the same type of board product?
2025-11-04
In the market, people often ask our sales staff, "Why do you sell the same product for 200 yuan when others sell it for 100 yuan?" All I can say is, you get what you pay for. Products that look the same on the outside can be very different on the inside. Difference 1: The difference in raw materials. Regardless of the price of the board material, merchants need to make a profit. Therefore, the...
What are floor knots? Are floor knots good or bad?
2025-11-04
Opinions vary widely regarding floor knots. Some believe that knotted flooring is a true reflection of nature, while others consider it unsightly, a sign of poor quality, or a sign of cheapness. So what are the facts about floor knots? Today, we'll explain. There's a German proverb, "The knotted part of a tree is also the strongest part of its trunk." Trees grow in nature, and through...