Fundermax chipboards: raw chipboards and flooring panels

Chipboard is a wood-based panel manufactured from selected wood chips and used in furniture manufacturing, interior construction, and subfloor applications. Fundermax offers chipboard under the name “Homogen”: either as raw chipboard for dry areas, moisture-resistant boards for damp environments, or tongue-and-groove flooring panels. This page provides an overview of classifications, applications, and processing guidelines.

Chipboards at a glance

Homogen: Fundermax raw chipboards made from wood chips
Star Favorit: coated chipboard
Color coding: Red core layer for dry areas with integrated fire protection; green core layer for damp areas
Flooring panels: tongue-and-groove panels for subfloors, also suitable for damp areas
Classification: P1 to P7 indicate application and load-bearing properties; B1 denotes flame-retardant performance; E05 indicates a lower emission class
Product range: P2 B chipboard, P2 E05 chipboard, and P3 chipboard available as full-size sheets
Origin: Germany; chipboard was invented in the 1930s

Homogen raw chipboards: properties and color coding

From dry to damp areas and from floor to ceiling, the Fundermax Homogen product line offers raw chipboards tailored to a wide range of requirements. Key benefits include:

Excellent quality for routing
Versatile use in furniture manufacturing and interior finishing
Suitable base material for veneer, coatings, and paint
Easy disposal

The color of the core layer indicates the intended application at a glance. Homogen raw chipboards with a red core layer features integrated fire protection and are designed for dry areas. A green core layer identifies panels suitable for damp areas.

What are the different classifications for chipboard?

The P-class designation indicates a chipboard panel’s intended application and load-bearing capacity:

P1: Dry areas; suitable for lightweight cladding; non-load-bearing
P2: Dry areas; suitable for furniture and interior finishing; non-load-bearing (standard)
P3: Damp areas; non-load-bearing
P4: Dry areas; load-bearing
P5: Damp areas; load-bearing
P6: Dry areas; load-bearing and suitable for heavy-duty applications
P7: Damp areas; load-bearing and suitable for heavy-duty applications
B1: Flame-retardant
E05: Lower emission class

Uses of chipboards: from furniture fronts to subfloors

P2 chipboard for furniture manufacturing and interior finishing

P2 chipboard is the standard grade for dry indoor environments. It is non-load-bearing and well suited to furniture manufacturing and general interior finishing thanks to its stability and ease of processing. Fundermax offers P2 chipboard in the full-size variants P2 B and P2 E05. Available formats and thicknesses can be found in the delivery programme.

Tongue-and-groove flooring panels for subfloors

Flooring panels feature tongue-and-groove profiles on both the long and short edges. During installation, the panels interlock to create a continuous surface with minimal visible joints and, depending on the panel classification, load-bearing properties. This makes them particularly suitable for subfloor applications.

Homogen Module P3 and Homogen Module P5 are examples of Fundermax tongue-and-groove chipboard panels. The P3 and P5 classifications indicate that these panels are suitable for use in damp areas.

Download installation tips for Homogen Module P3 and P5 (PDF)

Working with and disposing of chipboard

Below you will find helpful information on disposal and processing.

Which adhesive is suitable for raw chipboard?

White synthetic resin adhesive (PVAC) is used for installation. When applying the adhesive to the board joints, ensure that a continuous bead is formed. Excess adhesive should not ooze out.

How is chipboard disposed of?

Disposal and incineration are subject to the applicable country-specific laws and regulations. Approved waste codes according to the Waste Catalog (ÖNORM S 2100):

17115: Chipboard waste
17114: Wood sanding dust
57104: Cured impregnation resin
57128: PE waste

For further questions regarding the disposal of Homogen raw chipboard, please contact a Fundermax representative.

Frequently asked questions about chipboard

Raw chipboard is an uncoated wood-based panel made from compressed wood chips. It can be routed easily, cut cleanly, and used as a substrate for veneer, coatings, or paint. Fundermax Homogen raw chipboard is available for both dry and damp environments.

Fundermax supplies chipboard in full-size panels. Standard formats include:

2,800 × 2,070 mm
2,800 × 2,050 mm
2,820 × 2,070 mm

Available thicknesses range from 8 to 19 and 38 mm, depending on the selected panel type. A complete overview of formats and thicknesses can be found in the delivery programme.

Fundermax chipboard consists of a core layer with face layers on both sides. At Fundermax, Homogen is the product name for raw chipboard. These bonded chipboard panels comply with the European standard EN 312. Their surfaces can be finished with fine veneer, melamine resin paper, films, or laminates such as HPL and CPL.

Tongue-and-groove chipboard panels are designed for use as subfloors. The tongue-and-groove joint connects the panels to create a continuous surface that can be load-bearing, depending on the panel classification.

Tongue-and-groove chipboard panels are particularly suitable for flooring applications, including in damp areas. Their interlocking edges make installation easier and create a continuous, tightly joined surface.

For flooring applications, Fundermax offers the Homogen Module P3 and Homogen Module P5 tongue-and-groove panels. Both variants are suitable for use in damp areas.

The intended use can be identified by the color of the core layer: Red indicates panels for dry areas with integrated fire protection, while green indicates panels suitable for damp areas.