Table Top Materials: Comparing Substrates in the Contract Sector

Chipboard, MDF, lightweight panels, HPL compact, multiplex and solid wood — the nine most common panel materials with structure, weight, strengths and limits.

Knowledge

• Workplace Ergonomics: Fundamentals and Implementation – A comprehensive guide to ergonomic workplace design in office and contract environments.
• Area Calculation and Space Planning – Methods and key figures for efficient space planning in office, restaurant, and hotel environments.
• Lighting Concepts for Contract Furnishing – From ambient lighting to accent light: how to integrate lighting design as part of professional contract furnishing.
• Commercial Textiles: Selection and Requirements – Requirements for upholstery fabrics, curtains, and carpets in professional use — abrasion resistance, lightfastness, fire protection.
• Seam Finishes for Upholstered Furniture: An Overview – From simple seams to concealed zippers — the different seam finishes used in upholstered furniture and what they are for.
• Wood Species and Materials in Contract Furniture – Solid wood, veneer, HPL, or melamine — a detailed comparison of common materials in contract furniture manufacturing.