Particleboard is the broader term. It refers to any wood-based panel made by binding together wood particles (chips, shavings, sawdust) with a resin binder.
Chipboard is a specific type of particleboard where the wood particles are relatively large and coarse. It's typically used for furniture and shelving due to its affordability and good structural properties.
Here's a breakdown:
* Particleboard: More general term. Can have various wood particle sizes.
* Chipboard: A type of particleboard with larger wood chips.
Essentially, all chipboard is particleboard, but not all particleboard is chipboard.
You'll often find both terms used interchangeably, but understanding the difference helps in specifying the type of panel you need for a particular application.
