Chipboard / Greyboard
Overview
Grey chipboard (binder board / bookboard). Dense compressed paper fiber. Used for book covers, packaging, and structural paper craft. Cuts cleanly with good edge quality.
Properties
Difficulty
beginner
Pros
- Inexpensive
- Good thickness for structure
- Easy to cut
- Takes engraving well
- Good for packaging prototypes
- Eco-friendly
Cons
- Not as smooth as cardstock
- Can have fibers that char
- Not water-resistant
- Limited durability
- Dark color can limit contrast
Best For
- Book covers
- box construction
- architectural models
- game boards
- puzzle bases
- bookbinding
Avoid For
- Moisture environments
- outdoor use
- food packaging without liner
Laser Compatibility
Chipboard cuts cleanly. CO2: cut 3mm 200mm/s 50W, engrave 400mm/s 30%. Diode: cut 300mm/s 90% 2 passes. Good for book covers, packaging, box patterns.
Brands
Davey BoardBinder board from bookbinding suppliersCrescent Chipboard