Design Portfolio 2026
The definitive guide to selecting sustainable, high-performance composite panels and decorative surfaces. A product of the Composite Panel Association, produced by Woodworking Network.
In This Issue
Design Portfolio 2026: Definitive guide to selecting sustainable, high-performance decorative products
The Design Portfolio highlights how these products support green building certifications and help the design and construction community achieve environmental and performance goals.
Design Portfolio: Choosing composite wood panels
Ideal for use in many residential and commercial applications, composite panels have excellent machining characteristics and can be fabricated with CNC and standard woodworking machinery. Tight tolerances can be achieved for value engineering.
Design Portfolio: MDF offers limitless design options, defined details
MDF is valued for its durability, uniform composition, affordability, and ease of fabrication. It supports intricate detailing and refined profiles, opening the door to limitless design possibilities.
Design Portfolio: Particleboard offers durability & project flexibility
Particleboard offers reliable structural performance and delivers consistent quality.
Design Portfolio: Perforated or plain, hardboard ideal for many projects
Hardboard delivers exceptional durability and versatility, with effortless machinability that supports producing furniture
components, wall paneling, perforated boards for home organization, and moulded door skins and underlayment.
Design Portfolio: EWST is engineered for the elements
Engineered Wood Siding and Trim delivers design flexibility and dependable performance for interior and exterior applications. Available in smooth and textured finishes across a wide range of widths and profiles, it delivers versatile design flexibility.
Design Portfolio: The creative power of decorative surfaces
Decorative surfaces provide an unlimited palette of colors, woodgrains, patterns, and textures that empower designers and fabricators to bring creative visions to life in residential and commercial spaces. They are engineered to ensure consistent color and pattern matching across components in any project.
Design Portfolio: TFL's textures & designs transform projects
TFL decorative panels are a go-to solution for furniture, cabinetry, closet systems, retail fixtures, and laminate flooring where performance and design meet due to their outstanding scratch, stain, and wear resistance. With highly realistic textures and exceptional visual consistency they can replicate any trending design.
Design Portfolio: Decorative papers' patterns & print quality set the stage
Light basis weight papers (LBWP) and Decorative Foils combine vivid colors, print clarity, and reliable performance to enhance furniture, shelving, and storage solutions. Balancing visual appeal, durability, and cost efficiency, these surfaces unlock endless possibilities to residential and commercial spaces.
Design Portfolio: 2DL, 3DL & films give laminated products an added dimension
Two-dimensional laminates (2DL), three-dimensional laminates (3DL), and films combine aesthetics, durability, and functionality in a seamless way to create commercial and residential spaces that are visually stunning and built to last.
Design Portfolio: High pressure laminates elevate everyday spaces
HPL brings together strength and style, creating surfaces that perform well in horizontal and vertical applications. It thrives in
high-traffic environments while delivering the performance and aesthetics homeowners seek.
Design Portfolio: Veneers add character to residential & commercial interiors
Veneers transform furniture, cabinetry, and casegoods into sustainable, high-impact statements with composite panel substrates.
Design Portfolio: Coatings add pizzazz & protection to products
Coatings enhance millwork and cabinetry while providing consistently flawless, defect-free finishes.
Design Portfolio: Adhesives deliver strong, reliable bonds
Adhesives provide durable, high-performance bonding for composite panels and decorative surfaces for any application.