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HDF, waterproof HMR board and hardboard

Newply stocks HDF (high density fibreboard) in 12, 15 and 18mm, waterproof HMR board in 15 and 18mm, and 2mm hardboard, all as full 8ft × 4ft sheets. HDF comes in three supplier quality grades, so you can match the board to the job and the budget.

Boards told apart by their edges

Real photo · Newply yard, Piliyandala

01 What's on the rack

What's on the rack

BoardThicknessesOften used for
HDF, grade No.1 (no damage)12, 15, 18mmDense, hard panels, furniture, flooring underlay
HDF, grade No.212, 15, 18mmSame uses where a little surface damage is fine
HDF, grade No.315mmBudget jobs, hidden or covered panels
Waterproof HMR board15, 18mmKitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, sink areas
Hardboard2mmCabinet backs, roofing backing, drawer bottoms

How to order

  1. WhatsApp the board, thickness, quantity and delivery location to +94 70 373 7515, or call 011 436 8919.
  2. We confirm stock and send today's price, including delivery.
  3. Collect from 110/A, Colombo Road, Piliyandala, or we deliver on our own lorries (island-wide depending on order size).

02 HDF and HMR questions

HDF and HMR questions

What do HDF grades No.1, No.2 and No.3 mean?

They are the supplier's quality grades. No.1 has no damage. No.2 has some damage and No.3 a little more. All three are usable boards; pick the grade that suits the job and the budget.

What is HMR board?

HMR means high moisture resistant. It is made for places that get wet or humid, such as kitchens and bathrooms, where ordinary MDF would swell. We hold it in 15mm and 18mm.

What is the difference between HDF and MDF?

HDF is denser and harder than MDF, so it resists dents and wear better. MDF is lighter and easier to machine for detailed cabinet work. Ask us which suits your job.

Which waterproof board should I use for kitchen cabinets?

Waterproof HMR board in 15 or 18mm, or PVC eco board (Shri or Green) for areas that get very wet. See eco board and which board for pantry cupboards.

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