Totems & Signages.

Product Suggested: PSB® Supreme

Why PSB® Supreme

  • Superior Moisture Resistance Performance: PSB® Supreme exhibits excellent moisture resistance, with a maximum thickness swelling of 15%. PSB® Supreme, when coated properly, results in a thickness swelling of less than 5%.
  • High Modulus of Elasticity and Rupture Strength: PSB® Supreme demonstrates high performance in terms of modulus of elasticity, measuring 3,500 Newtons per square millimeter (N/mm²), and modulus of rupture, ranging from 16 to 22 Newtons per square millimeter (N/mm²).
  • Enhanced Screw Withdrawal Strength and Reusability: PSB® Supreme provides exceptional screw hold capacity compared to other solutions, with edge hold at 1,350 Newtons (N) and face hold at 1,650 Newtons (N). PSB® Supreme’s mechanical properties allow for repeated use of the same hole without any loss in performance.

Specifications

Modulus of rupture 16 – 22 N/mm2
Modulus of elasticity 3,500 N/mm2
Internal Bonding 0.29 – 0.34 N/mm2
Thickness Swelling 5% - 15%
Width 1,200 – 1,250 mm
Length 1,830 – 3,048 mm
Thickness 9 – 44 mm
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Customizable Finishes.

Raw Board

A wide range of uncoated boards, used as a core material, offering flexibility for customization and finishing.

Sanded Board

A Smooth, sanded surface board, ideal for interior fit-outs and paneling, ensuring enhanced finish quality and easy customization.

Premium Surface (Putty) Finishing

A flawless, smooth-surfaced board achieved with putty, ideal for high-quality paint applications and achieving a polished, refined look.

Premium Plus Surface (Coated) Finishing

A flawless, smooth-surfaced board achieved with putty, ideal for high-quality paint applications and achieving a polished, refined look.

Veneer Finishing

A decorative-finished board using thin layers of real material, offering a natural look, durability, and customization options.

Best Practices.

To ensure optimal performance in humid conditions, it is recommended to apply a coating to the boards. This will enhance their durability and resilience against moisture, thereby maintaining their reliability in load-bearing applications.

When resizing the boards (cutting to different or smaller dimensions), it is essential to coat the newly exposed edges.

For components being fastened, such as beams, rafters, joists, and trusses, pre-drilling is essential. The diameter of the pre-drilled hole should be smaller than the screw diameter to ensure effective engagement of the screw threads.

During transportation and storage, it is important to protect the PSB® boards from direct exposure to water droplets and precipitation on their edges and surfaces. Ensure that adequate protective covers are provided to maintain their integrity.

For fastening, it is recommended to use screws, nails, or staples with a length at least 2.5 times the thickness of the board, but not less than 50-75 mm. Fastening should be carried out at intervals of 150-300 mm on intermediate supports (depending on roof pitch), 150 mm along board joints, and 100 mm along roof edges.

It is advised not to install decorative tiles or wallpaper directly on PSB® Supreme, nor should plaster work be applied to its surface.

Related Applications.

Stands & Booths

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Prefabricated Structures

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Stages

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Seating Arrangements

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Stalls

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FAQs.

Totems and signages are used to guide visitors, promote brands, and provide wayfinding in retail, hospitality, and public environments. They combine functionality with branding. Durable, eco-friendly materials like DesertBoard PSB® ensure signages are long-lasting, attractive, and environmentally responsible.

Signages are constantly exposed to handling, weather, and daily use. Weak materials can warp, fade, or break, leading to poor presentation and costly replacements. Durable options like DesertBoard PSB® resist termites, humidity, and wear, ensuring signage remains reliable and visually appealing over time.

Common signage materials include MDF, plywood, plastics, and metals. MDF is cheap but prone to damage, while metals are durable but costly and carbon-heavy. DesertBoard PSB® provides a sustainable middle ground—durable, machinable, and carbon-negative.

Signages influence how customers navigate spaces and perceive brands. Clear, attractive, and durable signage enhances trust and usability. DesertBoard PSB® enables professional finishes for logos and branding while providing eco-credentials that resonate with environmentally conscious customers.

The lifespan of signage depends on materials and climate conditions. MDF may fail quickly in humid or termite-prone environments, while metals last longer but at higher cost. DesertBoard PSB® provides a long-lasting, climate-resistant alternative that ensures signages remain functional and attractive across years.

Yes. Sustainable materials can deliver both creativity and eco-responsibility. DesertBoard PSB® is machinable and supports laminates, paints, and digital printing, allowing customized, stylish designs while being carbon-negative and locally manufactured.

Signages are often the first impression a customer has of a brand. High-quality, sustainable signage enhances reputation, while poor-quality signs damage perception. By using DesertBoard PSB®, companies align branding with environmental leadership, improving image and ESG performance.

The GCC’s high heat, humidity, and pests often degrade MDF and chipboard signages quickly. DesertBoard PSB® is engineered to resist these stresses, ensuring outdoor signage remains durable, visually clear, and reliable in extreme climates.

Yes. Signages vary from retail to hospitality to healthcare, each with unique design needs. DesertBoard PSB® supports customization with CNC cutting, engraving, and graphic finishes, making it versatile across industries while maintaining sustainability.

Yes. DesertBoard PSB® is manufactured locally in Abu Dhabi, offering eco-friendly signage materials for GCC projects. Made from upcycled palm fronds, it is carbon-negative, termite-resistant, and zero-formaldehyde. This ensures sustainable signages are available without relying on imports.

Totems and signages require materials that are durable, smooth, and capable of holding finishes for graphics and branding. DesertBoard PSB® provides excellent machinability and a stable surface for paints, laminates, and digital prints. Unlike MDF, it resists warping, termites, and VOC emissions, making it a reliable and sustainable choice for long-lasting signages in both indoor and outdoor settings.

DesertBoard PSB® is carbon-negative, manufactured locally in Abu Dhabi from upcycled palm fronds. This reduces embodied carbon and transport emissions while converting agricultural waste into durable boards. For signage projects, this means every installation demonstrates environmental responsibility while maintaining premium design quality.

Yes. Outdoor signages face UV exposure, humidity, and termite risks, especially in GCC conditions. DesertBoard PSB® is engineered to resist pests and climate stress when coated properly. Its durability ensures that signages remain stable, attractive, and functional in outdoor environments, outlasting MDF or chipboard alternatives.

DesertBoard’s smooth surface and machinability allow precise cutting, engraving, and finishing for logos and designs. This ensures clean branding applications on totems. Its sustainability credentials also allow brands to align environmental responsibility with visibility, enhancing both brand image and ESG reporting.

Yes. DesertBoard PSB® is highly versatile and compatible with laminates, paints, veneers, and direct digital printing. Its surface holds finishes cleanly, making it ideal for colorful, branded signage and totems that must catch attention and withstand frequent use.

Traditional MDF signages often warp, crack, or fail after short exposure to weather, requiring frequent replacements. DesertBoard PSB® lasts significantly longer, reducing replacement and maintenance costs. Its reusability across campaigns provides further savings, making it cost-efficient for signage contractors and brands.

DesertBoard PSB® is certified by the UAE Al Sa’afat (Dubai Municipality) Formaldehyde Content Certificate (E0) for zero formaldehyde emissions, ensuring healthier indoor air quality. In addition, Wimpey Laboratories testing confirms its exceptional structural properties: Density: Average of 835 kg/m³, Bending Strength: Average of 19.8 N/mm², Modulus of Elasticity: Average of 3626 N/mm², Internal Bond Strength: Average of 0.95 N/mm², Moisture Content: Average of 5.42%, Screw Withdrawal (Face): Average of 1295 N, Screw Withdrawal (Edge): Average of 941 N. These certifications and test results give architects, contractors, and furniture manufacturers confidence that DesertBoard PSB® meets international standards for safety, durability, and sustainability, while delivering high performance signage applications.

Yes. DesertBoard PSB® is machinable and dimensionally stable, making it suitable for illuminated signage that requires cut-outs, fixtures, or integration with lighting systems. Its durability ensures illuminated signage maintains both safety and visual quality over time.

With local manufacturing in Abu Dhabi, DesertBoard PSB® provides reliable availability and consistent quality, avoiding the delays and costs of imported MDF or plywood. Contractors benefit from reduced logistics challenges while gaining material designed for GCC conditions.

By choosing DesertBoard PSB®, brands can promote their commitment to sustainability through eco-friendly, carbon-negative signage. This strengthens ESG narratives and improves reputation with eco-conscious customers while ensuring professional, durable brand displays.