Hardboard

Tougher Than It Looks

Hardboard that delivers on durability, density, and a flawless finish.

Engineered for strength and consistency, hardboard is the unsung hero of countless applications—from fixture backers to furniture components, wall panels to drawer bottoms. At Chesapeake, we source premium-grade hardboard with the smooth surface and uniform density professionals rely on for clean cuts, easy machining, and reliable paint or laminate adhesion. Available in multiple grades and sizes, our hardboard solutions are in stock, on hand, and ready to move—backed by our fast-turn logistics and trusted service.

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What is Hardboard?

Hardboard is similar to particle board and medium-density fiberboard but is denser and much stronger and harder because it is made out of exploded wood fibers that have been highly compressed.

It differs from particleboard in that the bonding of the wood fibers requires no additional materials, although resin is often added. Unlike particle board, it will not split or crack.

Hardboard has long been used in furniture, but it is also popular for use in the construction industry and with trades as a temporary floor protector.

It is produced in either a wet or dry process. The wet process leaves only one smooth side while the dry processed hardboard is smooth on both sides.
Advantages

Hardboard is excellent for versatility for manufacturing furniture. It is easy to coat and can easily be perforated, cut, grooved, drilled, bored, cut to size, bent and glued. It also has an excellent performance for direct painting and printing.
Specifications

Lengths: Standard lengths is 8′, but is available in 10′ 12′ and up to 24′

Widths: standard width is 4′ but is available up to 61″ over-sized

Thickness: 1/8″, 3/16″,1/4″

Available Tempered or Untempered

Available in Smooth 1 Side with Screen Back and Smooth 2 Sides
Applications

Hardboard can be used as garage door paneling, decorative overlay substrate, prefinished paneling, perforated board, underlayment, office & residential furniture, door skins, floor/stair covering and protection, painting board.

Brands you can trust

We carry only the highest quality wood products by the best brands in the industry. We carefully select the brands we distribute; they must be of the highest quality and employ the very latest in industry standards. We take our product selection very seriously because we want only the best for our clients. Your satisfaction is our top concern.