The effect of decor paper and resin type on the physical, mechanical, and surface quality properties of particleboards coated with impregnated decor papers

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of decor paper and resin type on physical properties such as density, moisture content, water absorption and thickness swelling; mechanic properties such as bending strength, modulus of elasticity in bending, and surface quality properties of the particleboards overlaid with non-impregnated and impregnated papers. As a result, specimens laminated with MF impregnated papers showed better performance than those laminated with UF impregnated papers. Resin type and decor papers affected the physical, mechanical (with exception of tension strength) and surface properties of laminated particleboards. Physical and mechanical properties of laminated particleboard were significantly improved compared to un-laminated particleboards. It was found that decor paper affected the surface properties such as impact, scratch, and abrasion, resistance to staining and cigarette burn. However, it did not change the cracking and steaming properties of laminated samples.