When it comes to interior carpentry, cabinetry, shelving, and structural base layers, choosing the right board product is key. At H&S Timbers, we supply a wide range of melamine boards, plywood, MDF, OSB, and specialty sheet products sourced from trusted South African suppliers like PG Bison and Sonnae Novobord. Whether you’re building kitchen carcasses, shopfitting displays, or laying subfloors, our board products are selected to meet professional standards across every application.
Melamine Boards: For Carcasses, Doors, and Shelving
Melamine-faced boards are among the most commonly used materials in cabinetry and carpentry. These boards are made by bonding melamine resin-impregnated paper onto a particleboard or MDF core, creating a smooth, durable, and easy-to-clean surface.
Typical Uses of Melamine:
- White Melamine: Ideal for cupboard carcasses, drawer internals, and hidden structures
- Coloured/Textured Melamine: Perfect for doors, drawer fronts, side panels, and visible finishes
- Shelving Boards: We offer pre-cut melamine shelving in various standard sizes, available in multiple colours and finishes
Explore our full colour range here: Colour Ranges
Plywood vs. Shutterply: What’s the Difference?
We stock both B/C grade pine plywood and C/C grade shutterply, each with specific applications:
- Shutterply (C/C grade): Both sides have a basic C-grade finish. Ideal for structural or hidden uses like:
- Concrete shuttering
- Subfloor baseboards
- Packaging, crates, underlay and reinforcement
- Pine Plywood (B/C grade): One side features a clean, smooth B-grade face, suitable for visible applications such as:
- Wall and ceiling cladding
- Furniture carcasses
- Chicken coops and hutches
- Shopfitting structures and displays
MDF Boards: For Fine Finishes and Paintable Surfaces
MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) is a versatile board known for its smooth surface and superior workability. It’s denser and more uniform than chipboard, making it ideal for:
- Routed designs and CNC work
- Painted cabinet doors or paneling
- Interior mouldings and trims
MDF takes paint and veneer exceptionally well, making it a popular choice in furniture and decorative applications.
Other Board Products We Stock:
- OSB (Oriented Strand Board): Engineered for strength, ideal for roof and wall sheathing, or subflooring
- Exotic Plywoods: We carry a limited range of decorative and high-performance plywoods including:
- Birch Plywood – light and strong, excellent for furniture and joinery
- Beech Plywood – fine grain, suitable for high-end cabinetry
- Sapele or African Mahogany Plywood – rich tone, often used in decorative or acoustic panels
Why Choose H&S Timbers for Your Board Needs?
With access to leading suppliers and a knowledgeable team, we offer board products that meet both budget and design expectations. We also provide cut-to-size and edging services, helping you simplify your project preparation.
Conclusion
Choosing the right board material starts with understanding the differences between options like melamine, plywood, MDF, and OSB. At H&S Timbers, we’re here to help you select the best fit for your project, whether it’s a kitchen build, wall cladding, or a custom furniture piece. Visit us in Benoni or get in touch to learn more about our full range of board solutions.