Solid Color PVC Film Laminated PVC Foam Board pairs a cellular closed-cell expanded PVC core with a decorative solid-color PVC top layer. The structure is formed via continuous flat-bed hot-melt roller lamination or PUR lamination, applying thermal and mechanical pressure to bond the surface film directly to a pre-sanded foam substrate. This process eliminates air pockets and secures uniform edge adhesion.
The foam core provides a lightweight, moisture-resistant base that resists rotting, swelling, and chemical corrosion, while the PVC film delivers a durable aesthetic finish and seals the porous edge. Panels integrate with standard woodworking machinery, allowing direct CNC routing, V-grooving, edge-banding, and screw insertion without pre-drilling specialized anchors.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Value | Testing Standard / Method |
| Substrate Material | Celuka / Free Foam Extruded PVC | ASTM D1784 |
| Surface Film | Calendered Solid Color PVC Film | Thickness: 0.12 mm - 0.30 mm |
| Standard Thickness | 5 mm, 8 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 18 mm, 20 mm | Tolerance: +/- 0.2 mm |
| Standard Dimensions | 1220 x 2440 mm (4' x 8'), 1220 x 3050 mm | Custom lengths available upon request |
| Density Range | 0.50 g/cm3 - 0.70 g/cm3 | ASTM D792 |
| Peel Strength (Film to Board) | >= 70 N/25mm | ASTM D903 |
| Fire Retardancy | UL94 V-0 / DIN 4102 B1 | Certified by SGS / TÜV third-party lab |
| Surface Hardness | 2H - 3H (Pencil Hardness) | ASTM D3363 |
| Water Absorption | < 0.5% (24 hours immersion) | ASTM D570 |
| Formaldehyde Emission | Zero / Non-detectable | EN 717-1 |
Key Features
High Peel Strength: Polyurethane (PUR) reactive hot-melt adhesives form a molecular bond between film and substrate, preventing bubbling or edge peeling during high-speed CNC routing.
Moisture Resistance: Closed-cell core and PVC surface absorb negligible moisture, preventing swelling and mold in humid environments like kitchens and bathrooms.
Machinability: Compatible with standard woodshop tools. Panels accept standard carbide-tipped saw blades, router bits, and screw fasteners with high pull-out resistance compared to particle board.
Color Consistency: Continuous roll lamination maintains uniform gloss levels, smooth texture, and color saturation across multi-ton production batches.
Weight Reduction: Cellular core architecture reduces structural dead weight by up to 50% compared to MDF of equivalent thickness while retaining flexural rigidity.
Applications
Cabinetry & Furniture: Vertical cabinet doors, kitchen carcass interiors, bathroom vanity bodies, and modular office partition panels.
Retail Displays & POP Fixtures: Trade show booths, product display stands, shelving units, and illuminated signage frames.
Interior Wall Cladding: Decorative wall panels, wainscoting, and column wraps in commercial spaces, hospitals, and educational facilities.
Signage: Rigid substrate for direct UV flatbed printing, vinyl graphics application, and dimensional lettering.
Surface & Finish Options
Color Matching: Custom solid color matching based on RAL Classic, Pantone Matching System (PMS), or physical customer color swatches. Delta-E (dE) color difference controlled within <= 0.8.
Gloss Levels:
- Matte (5% - 15% gloss unit)
- Satin / Semi-gloss (30% - 50% gloss unit)
- High Gloss (85+ gloss unit)
Surface Textures:
- Smooth / Plain
- Fine Leather Grain
- Wood-grain Embossed (solid color tinted)
- Anti-fingerprint matte coating
OEM & ODM Customization
Dimensions: Widths up to 1520 mm and custom cut-to-length sheets to minimize material waste during CNC nesting.
Dual-Sided Lamination: Option to laminate matching solid color on both sides, or apply a balancing film on the reverse face.
Film Thickness: Heavy-duty 0.30 mm films for high-wear horizontal surfaces; standard 0.16 mm films for vertical cabinetry and wall panels.
Protective Masking: Factory-applied peelable PE masking film (transparent or printed with cutting guidelines) protects decorative surfaces during transit and fabrication.
Quality Control
Manufacturing lines maintain strict parameters through automated inline sensors, physical laboratory testing, and independent verification by SGS and TUV:
Raw Material Inspection: Incoming virgin PVC resin, stabilizers, and plasticizers undergo melt flow index (MFI) and density verification prior to extrusion.
Adhesion Testing (T-Peel Test): Samples are randomly pulled from every production shift to measure peel force (ASTM D903) and verify bond strength.
Color Spectrophotometer Monitoring: Inline colorimeters measure Lab* coordinates continuously to prevent shade drifting across production runs.
Thermal Stability Test: Finished board samples are subjected to 70 deg.C environmental chambers for 48 hours to detect potential film shrinkage or bubbling.
Dimensional Calibration: Automatic laser gauges monitor thickness and squareness tolerances across the entire sheet length.
Packaging & Export
Palletization: Sheets are stacked on heavy-duty export-grade fumigation-free plywood pallets or solid wood pallets.
Edge Protection: Hard plastic or thick cardboard corner protectors shield sheet edges from strapping and forklift impact.
Moisture Protection: Pallets are wrapped in stretch film, followed by an inner layer of anti-static PE sheeting to prevent surface scuffing during ocean transit.
Container Loading: Standard 20GP or 40HQ container loading configurations optimized by weight and volume. A typical 40HQ container accommodates approximately 18 to 22 metric tons depending on board thickness.
After-Sales Support
Technical Documentation: Material safety data sheets (MSDS), technical data sheets (TDS), and ISO-certified third-party laboratory reports provided for every shipment.
Traceability: Each pallet features a unique production barcode linked to internal manufacturing logs, recording exact raw material batch numbers, extrusion temperature profiles, and operator IDs.
Claim Resolution: In the event of a quality discrepancy, technical support engineers review submitted photographic and batch data within 24 hours, deploying replacement stock or corrective action reports per contract terms.
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