What am I looking for - plastic MDF / chipboard
What am I looking for - plastic MDF / chipboard
Author
Discussion

Spare tyre

Original Poster:

12,586 posts

160 months

Saturday 18th September 2021
quotequote all
Took sprogs to small family run zoo, some of the reptile enclosures were made of what looked recycled plastic squished together, like plastic version of chipboard

It looked decent, maintenance free and ideal for certain projects I’m looking at

Only problem is I don’t know what it’s called / basic details

Here is a pic, many thanks for any input

moorx

4,670 posts

144 months

Saturday 18th September 2021
quotequote all
Recycled plastic lumber/boards/sheets?

ETA - Looks a bit like this:

https://www.recycledplasticbuildingmaterials.co.uk...



Edited by moorx on Saturday 18th September 20:29

Vincecj

498 posts

153 months

Sunday 19th September 2021
quotequote all
I recently purchased some locally to use as a floor in a hot tub hut.

allegro

1,335 posts

234 months

Sunday 19th September 2021
quotequote all
may be a smile plastic?

https://smile-plastics.com/

Spare tyre

Original Poster:

12,586 posts

160 months

Sunday 19th September 2021
quotequote all
Thankyou all

Seems pricey I was hoping it was going to be similar price to wood!

Trailer and shed floors were what I had in mind

Equus

16,980 posts

131 months

Sunday 19th September 2021
quotequote all
Spare tyre said:
Trailer and shed floors were what I had in mind
Trailer floors are usually made from phenolic resin coated plywood.

Depending on what you're using it for something like Medite (basically an exterior quality, water-resistant MDF) might do the job.

Spurry

205 posts

120 months

Sunday 19th September 2021
quotequote all
It could be the stuff called Stockbord.

https://www.clarkesofwalsham.co.uk/12mm-stokbord-r...

It is very expensive, but is said to be almost indestructible. Cuts ok with a carbide tipped circular saw blade.

Spare tyre

Original Poster:

12,586 posts

160 months

Friday 15th October 2021
quotequote all
Thanks again

Sadly too pricey for my intended application, handy stuff to know about though