{"id":2641,"date":"2022-09-17T13:52:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T17:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2641"},"modified":"2022-09-17T13:53:27","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T17:53:27","slug":"what-is-melamine-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-is-melamine-board\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Melamine Board?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Melamine board is a manufactured wood product made from melamine resin applied to some type of wood board. The wood board can be particleboard, MDF, plywood, or even solid wood in some cases.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Melamine itself is an organic material that can be combined with formaldehyde to create a hard resin coating that can be applied to the exterior of wood products. It has a large number of other uses as well, including cheap plates, dry-erase boards, and laminate flooring.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking into building kitchen cabinets, shelving, or other remodeling projects around the house, it pays to be familiar with melamine board and its many uses.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65c905d26a0b8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65c905d26a0b8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-is-melamine-board\/#Melamine_Board_Explained\" title=\"Melamine Board Explained\">Melamine Board Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-is-melamine-board\/#Melamine_Pros_and_Cons\" title=\"Melamine Pros and Cons\">Melamine Pros and Cons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-is-melamine-board\/#Uses_of_Melamine_Board\" title=\"Uses of Melamine Board\">Uses of Melamine Board<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-is-melamine-board\/#Kitchens\" title=\"Kitchens\">Kitchens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-is-melamine-board\/#Shelving\" title=\"Shelving\">Shelving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-is-melamine-board\/#Flooring\" title=\"Flooring\">Flooring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-is-melamine-board\/#Countertops\" title=\"Countertops\">Countertops<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melamine_Board_Explained\"><\/span><strong>Melamine Board Explained<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The term \u2018melamine\u2019 is often used to refer to engineered wood products with a melamine resin surface coating. Melamine itself is the hard resin on the board exterior, but for the purposes of this article, I\u2019ll use melamine and melamine board interchangeably.<\/p>\n<p>Melamine board features a durable, smooth surface that\u2019s easy to clean and essentially waterproof. This makes it a great material for cabinets and shelving in kitchens and bathrooms, as these areas are exposed to a lot of moisture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Melamine_Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span><strong>Melamine Pros and Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Melamine features a smooth, easy-to-clean surface that\u2019s stain-resistant, scratch-resistant, waterproof, durable, and even heat and fire-resistant.<\/p>\n<p>You can find melamine boards in a wide variety of colors and patterns, so it\u2019s easy to match with whatever d\u00e9cor you\u2019re working with.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2644 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/melamine-board.jpeg?resize=600%2C489&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"melamine board\" width=\"600\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/melamine-board.jpeg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/melamine-board.jpeg?resize=300%2C245&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also a relatively low-cost material, costing <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/plywood-vs-melamine\/\">less than plywood<\/a> and much less than solid wood.<\/p>\n<p>Melamine does have its downsides as well though.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t handle heavy loads very well and will bend and warp over time if placed under a prolonged heavy load. It\u2019s also relatively heavy, so using it for upper cabinets can be a bit of a challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Another challenge with melamine board is that although it is essentially waterproof, it can warp and bend if there is surface damage and water is able to penetrate through the surface. This can also happen if the melamine board is exposed at the edge, as the edges are often left unprotected and can absorb moisture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uses_of_Melamine_Board\"><\/span><strong>Uses of Melamine Board<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Melamine boards are highly versatile and have a number of different uses in modern building and construction.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kitchens\"><\/span><strong>Kitchens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Easily the most common place you\u2019ll find melamine board used is in the modern kitchen. They\u2019re an ideal material for cabinets and shelving, as they\u2019re water and moisture-resistant, and can stand up to the high heat and moist environment of the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Melamine boards are also resistant to mold, which can be an issue with other porous materials.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shelving\"><\/span><strong>Shelving<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Melamine boards are fairly easy to cut to whatever size you need, although you will need a special blade. They\u2019re available in a wide variety of colors, so finding the right one for the look you\u2019re going for is not an issue.<\/p>\n<p>Shelving made out of melamine board will cost a mere fraction of solid wood, so you\u2019ll save a significant amount in materials cost.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flooring\"><\/span><strong>Flooring<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While it may not be the most popular flooring option out there, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpetsandmoreforless.ca\/products\/mspc-flooring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">melamine boards or planks<\/a> designed to look like wood actually make a durable and rigid option. The planks have solid impact resistance, abrasion-resistance, and are long-lasting and relatively simple to replace when necessary.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Countertops\"><\/span><strong>Countertops<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another popular use for melamine boards is for countertops. Melamine works well for this purpose as it\u2019s abrasion-resistant and doesn\u2019t require the application of varnish or lacquers to achieve this durable finish. High-traffic countertops like those in bars, caf\u00e9s, or dinners will often utilize melamine for these reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Melamine is also incredibly low maintenance \u2013 it\u2019s more like maintenance-free \u2013 so that\u2019s one less thing to worry about when considering a countertop material.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Featured image <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/redmoonsanctuary\/9333334178\/in\/photolist-fdKM5N-7GBHhW-8yBnVb-5pfXGh-6cs3Cm-7Y8xTq-7Y96y2-RPNXfj-6tDXp1-7Ycm5A-xtrYD9-2mYL5aP-89SHZD-22gvW1h-2bR3RJT-DpvaA6-87XzV2-aTmgm4-2Adt1-7S1pkr-bqv3T7-qJBx9x-7YcUsu-7ZFstK-roQAbY-roWZKt-rEsGTf-qJBx5V-aGRbyr-rEsGSo-rEyxgF-75FdQs-rFi61L-roX1aM-rmf2ec-qHM8QK-ro7vzg-qJBxgr-nUDuPN-5Q6YuR-oeByNa-9P94EK-GX5mf-6cnSF8-9FCckg-9P9464-5nh51C-89SHYT-63Bx4Q-2hKgULN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melamine board is a manufactured wood product made from melamine resin applied to some type of wood board. 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