Board Selection for Tropical Humidity
Board choice decides how a cabinet performs after two monsoon seasons. We stock and specify cores suited to sustained humidity, and advise on the right balance of stability, weight and cost for each market.
Board options
Moisture-proof MDF, plywood, particle board
E0 / E1 emission grade
Finish
Melamine, PET, acrylic, UV lacquer
Colour matched to your sample
Edge banding
PVC / ABS, 1.0–2.0 mm
Fully sealed on all edges
Hardware
DTC, Blum, Hettich or nominated brand
Anti-corrosion coated
Customisation
Size, colour, layout, hardware, logo, packaging
Drawing approval before production
MOQ
1 × 20ft container
Mixed models accepted
Lead time
25–35 days
After deposit and drawing approval
Packing
Export carton, corner protection, moisture barrier
Reinforced edges
Emission Grades
Our default supply is E0 / E1, with ENF and HENF (formaldehyde-free, no-added-formaldehyde) grades available on request with test reports issued per batch.
Available Materials
Solid wood, oak, particle board, OSB, full-eucalyptus plywood and full-eucalyptus solid wood — each with matching finishes and edge banding.
Specification Sheet
| Parameter | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solid wood | Full solid timber | For premium door fronts and frames |
| Oak | Natural / engineered oak | Stable in humidity with sealed finish |
| Particle board | Melamine-faced chipboard | Cost-effective, sealed edges essential |
| OSB | Oriented strand board | High structural strength |
| Plywood | Full-eucalyptus plywood | Excellent moisture and screw-holding |
| Full-eucalyptus solid wood | Solid eucalyptus board | Hard, stable, suited to wet areas |
| Emission grades | E0 / E1 / ENF / HENF / F★★★★ | Test reports per batch (incl. Japan F★★★★) |
| Edge banding | PVC / ABS, colour matched | Fully sealed on all edges |
| Board thickness | 5 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 25 mm | 18 mm standard for carcass |
| Sheet size | 1220 × 2440 mm | Custom cutting per order |
| Moisture resistance | 24 h water absorption < 8 % (MR core) | Full-eucalyptus plywood < 3 % |
| Density | MDF 720–780 kg/m³, Particle 650–700 kg/m³ | Plywood 550–600 kg/m³ |
| Formaldehyde | E0 ≤ 0.05 mg/m³, ENF ≤ 0.025 mg/m³ | HENF available on request |
| MOQ | 1 × 20ft container | Sample sheets free of charge |
| Japan F★★★★ | F★★★★ (JIS A 1460 four-star) | Lowest emission tier for the Japanese market |
Product Detail Gallery
Solid wood, oak, particle board, OSB, full-eucalyptus plywood and solid eucalyptus board.
Board samples with emission-grade labelling
Panel testing in the QC lab
Board used in a finished wardrobe run
Humidity-stable board in tropical use
Moisture-barrier wrapping for sea freight
Consolidated board shipment
Official Warranty Terms
Cabinet carcass and doors are warranted for 3 years; hardware (hinges, runners, dampers) for 5 years against manufacturing defects. Warranty covers replacement parts; it does not cover wall or electrical works, or damage from misuse, flooding or unauthorised modification.
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