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Panel boards for modular and CNC work.
The engineered boards modular furniture, routed panels and painted finishes are built on, carried across the grades the work needs.
What we carry.
The grades held on the floor, and the work each one is suited to.
Particle board
Action TESA Gold Premium
The economical carcass board for modular shutters and dry-area storage.
HMR particle board
Action TESA Moist Master
High moisture resistant particle board, for humid areas where plain particle board would swell.
MDF
Action TESA Classic
Smooth, uniform face that takes paint, duco and moulding work without grain showing through.
HDHMR
Action TESA
High density board that holds a routed profile cleanly, which is why CNC and jaali work is cut on it.
Boiling water proof HDF
Action TESA Boilo
Fire-retardant HDF board with a density above 1,000 kg/m³. Suited to kitchens, wash areas and other wet zones.
Cement bonded particle board
Bison Panel, by NCL Industries
The grey cement board for partitions, ceilings, flooring and cladding, where fire, water or termites rule out a wood-based board.
WPC board
Wood plastic composite
The board for bathroom vanities, sink bases and balcony units. Water doesn’t swell it and termites can’t eat it.
Pre-laminated boards
Action TESA Classic and others
MDF, particle board and other boards, factory-finished on both faces and ready to cut and assemble without a separate laminating step.
Which board for which job.
Most boards fail because they were put in the wrong room, not because they were bad boards. Pay for water resistance only where water reaches.
| The job | The board | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets and shutters | HDHMR | Dense, flat and made for kitchen steam. Holds a hinge screw. |
| Sink bases and wash areas | Boilo, or BWP plywood | Boiling water proof. This is where water stands. |
| Bathroom vanities and balcony units | WPC board | Water doesn’t swell it and termites can’t eat it. |
| Painted, duco or profiled work in a dry room | MDF | No grain to show through the paint, and a clean cut edge. |
| CNC, jaali and routed panels | HDHMR | Holds a routed profile cleanly. |
| Laminated wardrobes and storage, dry rooms | Particle board | The economical carcass board. |
| Wardrobes and furniture in humid rooms | Moist Master | High moisture resistant, where plain particle board would swell. |
| Partitions, ceilings, flooring and cladding | Bison Panel | Cement bonded, for where fire, water or termites rule out a wood-based board. |
| Long shelves and heavy load | Plywood | Boards sag across a long span. Plywood doesn’t. |
Read before you buy.
Plain-English guides to the boards on this page, written from what we see at the counter.
The brands we deal in.
We are authorised dealers for Action TESA, and we also deal in Bison Panel by NCL Industries. See all our brands
Action TESA
The complete Action TESA range, held in depth.
Questions we get asked.
HDHMR or plywood?
For kitchens, shutters and anything laminated or painted, we recommend HDHMR. It’s dense, stays flat and holds a hinge screw, and Action TESA gives it a 15-year written warranty. For long shelves, heavy loads and screwing into the edge, plywood is the better board. Under the sink and for a bathroom vanity’s carcass, use BWP plywood or Boilo.
Is HDHMR waterproof?
No. It’s highly moisture resistant: it handles steam, splashes and damp rooms far better than MDF or particle board. Where water stands for days, use Boilo, which is boiling water proof, or BWP plywood.
Is particle board OK for a wardrobe?
Yes, in a dry room with laminate on both faces and every edge banded. That’s what it’s made for. In a humid room, use Moist Master. Never use it under a sink.
How do I spot real HDHMR?
HDHMR is a registered trademark of Action TESA’s parent company. Genuine board is branded on the face and billed as Action TESA on a GST invoice. Ask for both. As an authorised dealer, we give both as standard.
Why don’t you list board rates?
Rates move with stock and quantity, so we don’t print them. Send the board, thickness and number of sheets on WhatsApp, and the rate comes back the same day.
The rest of the range.
Planning a modular or CNC job?
Send the board, thickness and number of sheets, and the rate comes back on WhatsApp the same day.