Hardboard Sheet Price in Pakistan: Indicative Rates by Thickness, Smooth and Perforated Types, Uses for Drawer Bases, Cabinet Backs and Templates, Moisture and Bending Limits, Cutting and Finishing
Hardboard sheet price in Pakistan stays low because hardboard is a thin, dense fibreboard pressed hard from wood fibres, used mainly as backs for cabinets, drawer bases, templates and protective covers. It is stiff but brittle and weak in damp. Prices run from about PKR 900 to PKR 3,500 per 8 by 4 foot sheet. This page covers indicative rates by thickness, smooth and perforated types, uses for drawer bases, cabinet backs and templates, moisture and bending limits, cutting and finishing. It also covers hardboard price and masonite searches. For related pages see HDF sheet price, boards and plywood.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common retail figures per 8 by 4 foot sheet.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| 2.5 mm hardboard | PKR 900 - 1,600 |
| 3 mm hardboard | PKR 1,100 - 1,900 |
| 4 mm hardboard | PKR 1,500 - 2,500 |
| 6 mm hardboard | PKR 2,200 - 3,500 |
| Perforated pegboard, 4 mm | PKR 1,800 - 3,200 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Smooth and perforated types
Smooth hardboard has one glossy face and a rough back, and perforated hardboard has evenly spaced holes for tool storage. Choose by use.
Uses
Common uses are cabinet and wardrobe backs, drawer bases, concealed panels, templates, workshop pegboards and protecting floors during works. It is not suitable for structural parts.
Moisture and bending
Standard hardboard swells in damp and snaps if bent too tightly. Wet-bending needs special grades. Seal surfaces in humid rooms.
Cutting
Use a fine-toothed saw or sharp knife and score before breaking. Support the sheet to avoid cracking, and wear a dust mask.
Finishing
Paint with primer for a smooth finish. The rough back takes glue well. Do not use water-based fillers heavily.
Fixing
Use small nails or staples with close spacing. Cutting and fixing should be done by a trained carpenter with the right blades, edge banding and fixings for the board.
Before you decide
Choose thickness by span and keep hardboard dry. Measure the job and add 8 to 10 percent for cuts and waste, compare at least two quotes on the same board, thickness, face and edge finish, and keep the invoice and any warranty. Ask for a physical sample or a cut piece so you can check the face, the core and the edge in your own light, and confirm the full sheet size because 8 by 4 feet, 7 by 4 feet and metric sizes are all sold. Store sheets flat, off the floor and away from damp, because boards bow when stacked badly. Prices change with material costs, exchange rates and stock, so confirm the current figure before you decide, and be careful with very low prices that hide thin faces or weak cores.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indicative rates run from about PKR 900 to 3,500 per 8 by 4 sheet. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Backs, drawer bases and templates. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
No. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Only slightly, use special grades for curves. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Score and cut with a fine saw. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Message us on WhatsApp with what you need and where it will be used. We check what we can supply and send a written rate showing the model, quantity, warranty and delivery, so you can judge it against other offers. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
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