What is the difference between melamine and Melawood?

Melamine is available from two main manufacturers in South Africa, Melawood® and Novoboard® are the two main brands. Melawood is manufactured by PG Bison and Novoboard by Sonae previously Sappi Novoboard®. In terms of quality, there is no real difference.

Is melamine better than veneer?

Veneer will give the office a genuine wood feel but is a more costly and fragile product whereas melamine is highly resistant and durable as well as being a more cost effective option.

Is chipboard the same as melamine?

Chipboard is an engineered wood product made from woodchips and resin. Melamine is a thermosetting plastic that is applied to paper (the paper can be printed with a pattern to make it look like wood). These Melamine ‘faces’ are then glued to the chipboard to make the finished product.

Is melamine good for shelving?

Melamine and natural wood are both excellent materials for building shelves when used appropriately.

What is MelaWood made of?

MelaWood® is made by bonding melamine-impregnated décor paper to both surfaces of our top-quality board using heat and pressure. This one-shot process creates a closed, durable, scratch and moisture resistant surface that is easy to clean.

What is MelaWood?

Melawood is a man-made product where a decor paper is bonded to the board’s surfaces under heat and pressure. The décor paper is printed with a pattern or colour, thus every melamine board has a consistent colouring and grain pattern. Melawood is moisture and stain resistant and very easy to clean.

Is melamine moisture resistant?

Melamine when installed correctly is a long lasting, inexpensive, and durable option. While melamine is waterproof if it is installed poorly water may get into the inner wood, causing the melamine to warp. Great Durability – Melamine is waterproof, shatter and scratch resistant.

How much weight can melamine shelf hold?

This decorative melamine shelving is scratch, moisture, heat and wear resistant. It is five time more durable than other shelves on the market, water resistant, and made in the USA. This a versatile product that can be installed in any room and with a weight capacity of 50 pounds per shelf, it is strong.

Does melamine shelving warp?

Melamine when installed correctly is a long lasting, inexpensive, and durable option. While melamine is waterproof if it is installed poorly water may get into the inner wood, causing the melamine to warp. The durability of melamine makes it a favorite, but if installed poorly there is a chance of it chipping.

Is it OK to use melamine on wood shelves?

The weight of melamine may make it unfit for large or long shelves, as the shelf supports may need excessive overbuilding to distribute the weight efficiently. Natural woods may need extra shelf supports to stop cracking, but excessive weight is not an issue, so supports do not need extreme overbuilding.

What kind of plywood is covered with melamine?

Melamine boards typically have a substrate like MDF or plywood, covered with melamine. We are aware of melamine that makes up kitchenware. However, a lesser-known fact about melamine is that it finds wide applications in making shelves and cabinets.

How is melamine resin used to make melawood?

A special anti-bacterial additive is blended into our locally manufactured melamine resin, destroying bacteria, that may come to rest on the surface of the MelaWood®, within hours.

What’s the difference between MDF and melamine wood?

Another different type of material is MDF (medium-density fiberboard). Both these materials form wood-like boards, and we can use them for a variety of woodworking applications. They are extremely popular for making shelves and cabinets and form an intrinsic part of modern kitchens today.