What is a Decorative Board?
A decorative board is an engineered wood panel (typically MDF or particleboard) finished with a decorative surface such as melamine or laminate. These boards are supplied as ready-to-use panels that can be cut, edged and installed for a variety of interior applications.
Common uses include:
- Kitchen cabinetry and cupboards
- Wardrobes and storage units
- Furniture and shelving
- Wall cladding and ceiling panels
- Doors and joinery applications
DesignerOne
Made in Victoria, Australia, DesignerOne offers a high-quality finish that enhances interiors while ensuring effortless fabrication and cost-efficiency.
DesignerOne is built to withstand daily wear in your home or work enviornment. It strikes the perfect balance of form and function, delivering dependable performance in both residential and commercial spaces.
Externally Certified:
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia (EWPAA) (ASNZS)
Responsible Wood (PEFC) Certification
Australian Wood Packaging Scheme (AWPCS) (Heat Treatment)
Preservative Treatment (PTCS) Certification
Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Certification
Fabrication advantages:
Locally manufactured for faster lead times
Matching laminate and ABS Edging available
Large sheet sizes for greater design optimisation
Flexible product offering - speak to a ForestOne Representative
Internal colour range offer a cost-effective alternative to standard whiteboard
Applications:
- Joinery, internal cabinetry, furniture, wall cladding, ceiling lining, doors
Decorative Board vs Other Materials
Feature | Decorative Board | Plywood | Solid Timber |
Cost | Low–Medium | Medium | High |
Finish | Pre-finished | Requires finishing | Natural finish |
Consistency | High | Medium | Varies |
Maintenance | Low | Medium | High |
Applications | Cabinets, furniture, panels | Structural + decorative | Premium interiors |
EGGER Eurodekor
‘Eurodekor’ is what we know here in Australia as Decorative Board. Used in joinery items such as kitchens, cupboards, wardrobes and certain types of furniture, it is available in two different types of substrate - Particleboard or MDF. Cabinetmakers, joiners, shopfitters or furniture manufacturers receive a flat sheet of decorative board (typically 18mm or 25mm thick), cut into required sizes and apply edging to produce the finished panel for installation.
Advantages of Eurodekor:
- 72% recycled content (24% post-consumer)
- -13.8kg CO2/m2 (negative carbon footprint)
- Anti-microbial and chemical resistant as standard
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Extra large sheet for greater design flexibility
Advantages of PerfectSense MDF:
- 51% post-industrial recycled content
- -10.2kg CO2/m2 (negative carbon footprint)
- Anti-fingerprint matt or high gloss finish
- Anti-bacterial as standard
- Extra large sheet for greater design flexibility
- Chemical resistant as standard (matt finish only)
EGGER Eurolight
EGGER Eurolight is a lightweight decorative board with top and bottom particleboard layers that encloses a hexagonal cardboard core. Eurolight is available in a range of colours as part of our Decorative Board selection.
Advantages of EGGER Eurolight:
- Lightweight yet robust
- 62% recycled content (37% post-consumer)
- Anti-microbial and chemical resistant as standard (prefinished)
- Negative carbon footprint
- 88% of material from renewable resources
EGGER Flammex
EGGER Flammex injects a sense of elegance into the expression of fire-safe performance as a Group 1 Rated decorative board. Flammex panels can be used for wall and ceiling linings or furniture that requires a Group 1. Tested in Australia in accordance with AS 5637.1-2015 EGGER Flammex provides a cost-effective option that is as beautiful as it is practical.
Advantages of EGGER Flammex:
- 65% recycled content (23% post-consumer)
- Low flammability and achieves a Group 1 fire rating in Australia
- Complements other joinery pieces where fire ratings are not required
- Low smoke emission
- Anti-microbial and chemical resistant as standard
- Cost-competitive in comparison to other Group 1 options
- Edges can be painted with specialty finishing paint or panels butt joined
Applications & Advantages of Decorative Boards
Application | Advantages |
Kitchen cabinetry and cupboards | Cost-effective alternative to solid timber |
Wardrobes and storage systems | Available in a wide range of colours and finishes |
Furniture and shelving | Easy to fabricate, cut and install |
Wall cladding and feature panels | Durable and suitable for everyday use |
Ceiling linings | Low maintenance and easy to clean |
Interior doors | Consistent finish across large surfaces |
