The most practical method for choosing building materials during renovation

With the booming real estate industry, the entire wood-based panel industry has also experienced continuous development. Since wood-based panels are indispensable in every home renovation, they play a crucial role in the decoration industry. Furthermore, due to their close connection to people's lives and their close relationship with their health, people tend to choose eco-friendly and environmentally friendly wood-based panels. Below, Wood-based Panel Network introduces some of the simplest and most practical methods for selecting wood-based panels.

First, you need to learn how to identify the plywood of decorative panels.

Generally, plywood with a clear and orderly grain has no prominent defects such as breaks, dents, or knots. When selecting plywood, you can touch it to feel the smoothness and flatness of the front surface. You should also test the bonding strength and adhesive adhesion; poorly bonded or delaminated plywood will delaminate and warp. In addition, many types of wood are used in plywood, but willow plywood is considered the best quality. Plywood made from willow is reddish-brown, while plywood made from poplar and other types of wood is generally white. You can also distinguish them by weight; willow plywood of the same size is heavier than plywood made from other woods. Most importantly, you need to know how to identify formaldehyde content. National standards require that the formaldehyde content of plywood should be less than 1.5 mg/L for indoor use. Therefore, the formaldehyde content of plywood must not exceed the national standard. The best way to check is to directly examine the plywood test report and quality inspection certificate. Alternatively, you can smell it; avoid choosing plywood with a pungent odor.

Secondly, you need to learn how to identify the veneer of decorative panels.

Since paneling is commonly used in home decoration, the aesthetically pleasing appearance of the veneer is crucial, as its effect directly impacts the overall decor. Therefore, close attention must be paid to the uniformity of the veneer's grain, the clarity of its color, and the beauty of its texture. The surface should be smooth and free of obvious flaws and dirt. The appearance of a veneer depends on its surface veneer, which is typically made by shaving thin sheets of expensive hardwood and gluing them together. The presence or absence of this veneer is a key difference between veneer and plywood. The surface veneer should be at least 0.2 mm thick, and thicker is better. Some veneer panels have a surface veneer only about 0.1 mm thick. To prevent the base material from showing through due to the thinness of the surface veneer, manufacturers will first apply a layer of paint of the same color as the surface veneer to the base material to conceal this.