Oil Tempered (OT) Hardboard

Oil tempered hardboard is impregnated with oil which is heat treated during the manufacturing process giving the board increased moisture resistance properties as well as higher bending strength.

It is a multipurpose material that is great for internal wall or roof linings, fascias, flooring underlay or signs.

Oil-tempered hardboard, commonly referred to as Masonite is a sturdy type of engineered wood that is widely used in industries. It is made using a process that combines wood fibres with linseed oil resulting in a product known for its strength, stability and adaptability.

One notable feature of oil-tempered hardboard is its durability and ability to withstand moisture, warping and impacts. The infusion of linseed oil, during the manufacturing process enhances the strength and resilience of the wood fibres creating a panel that remains resistant to bending, cracking and separation under harsh conditions.

In construction oil tempered hardboard serves purposes such as wall cladding, roofing underlayment and subflooring due to its longevity and dimensional stability. It offers protection against moisture related issues like Mold and decay while ensuring lasting performance.

Apart from construction applications oil tempered hardboard is also commonly used in making furniture items like cabinets as millwork products. Its robust nature makes it a preferred choice, for these purposes.

Its sleek and even surface texture, along with its durability and reliability make it a great base for laminates, veneers and decorative finishes. Whether utilized as a material or as a layer oil tempered hardboard enhances the structural strength and visual appeal of furniture and cabinetry projects.

Another popular use of oil-tempered hardboard is in crafting doors, doors. Its exceptional durability and stability render it a perfect option for door frameworks offering resistance against warping, twisting and bending. Moreover, oil-tempered hardboard can be easily worked on through machining, drilling and routing to accommodate door hardware and fittings making it a versatile choice for door assembly.

In the realm of arts and crafts oil tempered hardboard is highly prized for its consistent surface that serves as a canvas for painting drawing and printing. Artists and craftsmen opt for oil-tempered hardboard panels as alternatives to canvases to create artworks with superior strength and lasting quality.

To sum up oil tempered hardboard stands out as a robust engineered wood material that caters to diverse needs in industries. Its outstanding strength, stability and moisture resistance make it an optimal selection, for applications spanning construction work to furniture making to endeavors. Oil-tempered hardboard remains a choice, for projects due, to its exceptional performance, versatility, durability, stability and quality.

Creffields is one of only a few companies in the UK to stock this so contact us to get more information.