Commercial Displays.

Product Suggested: PSB® Prime

Why PSB® Prime

  • PSB® Prime is a general-purpose, non-load-bearing board designed for a variety of construction applications, primarily intended for interior use.
  • PSB® Prime is suitable for environments with low moisture exposure, effectively minimizing the risk of warping.
  • PSB® Prime provides a cost-effective solution for non-structural applications, offering standard performance with a modulus of elasticity of 2,500 Newtons per square millimeter (N/mm²) and a modulus of rupture ranging from 14 to 20 Newtons per square millimeter (N/mm²).
  • PSB® Prime is formaldehyde-free, promoting a healthier indoor environment by reducing the potential for harmful emissions. This makes it especially well-suited for spaces where patient safety and comfort are of utmost importance. Additionally, PSB® Prime contributes to the clean, modern aesthetic of healthcare facility interiors, all while ensuring compliance with stringent health and safety standards.

Specifications

Modulus of Rupture 14 – 20 N/mm2
Modulus of Elasticity 2,500 N/mm2
Internal Bonding 0.29 – 0.34 N/mm2
Thickness Swelling 20%
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.

Melamine Face Finishing

A smooth, decorative melamine-surfaced board, perfect for furniture, cabinetry, and interior applications.

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.

It is recommended to coat the boards to enhance their durability and resilience against moisture, thereby ensuring their reliability in load-bearing applications.

For optimal performance of PSB® Prime, it is recommended to use the boards in environments with low moisture exposure to ensure their longevity.

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, avoid direct exposure to water droplets and precipitation on the edges and surfaces of PSB® boards. Adequate protective covers should be provided to safeguard the boards.

Use screws, nails, or staples for fastening, ensuring the length is at least 2.5 times the board thickness, but not less than 50-75 millimeters (mm). Fastening should occur at intervals of 150-300 millimeters (mm) on intermediate supports, depending on specific application requirements.

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FAQs.

Commercial displays include fixtures, stands, kiosks, and branded installations used to showcase products and services in retail stores, shopping malls, trade shows, and exhibitions. They must be durable enough to handle frequent use while also being visually appealing. MDF and chipboard are common but often fail in humid climates and emit formaldehyde. DesertBoard’s Palm Strand Board (PSB®) provides a sustainable alternative, offering strength, machinability, and zero-formaldehyde emissions, making it ideal for creating durable, eco-friendly commercial displays

Displays face heavy foot traffic, frequent assembly, and dismantling. Weak materials like MDF can warp, chip, or break, leading to poor presentation and higher costs. DesertBoard PSB® is engineered for durability, resisting termites and environmental stress. Its machinability allows for repeated installation without loss of strength, making it reusable across multiple campaigns. By combining durability with sustainability, DesertBoard ensures displays remain professional, reliable, and cost-efficient over the long term.

Displays shape how customers interact with products, making them a key part of brand storytelling. Poorly built displays can harm perception, while durable and attractive displays encourage engagement. DesertBoard PSB® provides a smooth, machinable surface suitable for laminates, veneers, or printed graphics. This allows brands to create visually striking displays while using a carbon-negative, sustainable material. By improving both aesthetics and environmental responsibility, DesertBoard enhances customer experience and brand value.

Yes. Reusability is a growing priority for brands aiming to reduce waste and costs. Plywood and MDF displays often fail after a single use due to warping or damage during dismantling. DesertBoard PSB® is designed for resilience, enabling repeated assembly and reuse. Its termite resistance and climate durability make it particularly reliable in GCC conditions. For brands, reusing DesertBoard displays reduces expenses and supports eco-conscious marketing strategies.

Retail and exhibition stands are typically made from MDF, plywood, plastics, or metals. MDF and plywood are affordable but weak in humid environments, plastics may degrade under UV exposure, and metals are durable but expensive. DesertBoard PSB® provides a unique balance: lightweight, machinable, sustainable, and resistant to termites and humidity. Manufactured locally in Abu Dhabi, it reduces transport emissions and provides consistent quality for commercial display applications.

Sustainability is increasingly tied to brand reputation. Customers expect eco-conscious practices from modern businesses. By choosing DesertBoard PSB® for displays, brands showcase their environmental responsibility while also delivering high-quality designs. Each board is carbon-negative, zero-formaldehyde, and made from upcycled palm fronds. This not only improves ESG reporting but also communicates authenticity to customers, enhancing trust and loyalty.

High heat, humidity, and termites quickly damage MDF and chipboard displays, leading to replacements after short use. This raises costs and creates waste. DesertBoard PSB® is engineered for GCC climates, resisting pests and environmental stress while maintaining dimensional stability. Its durability ensures commercial displays stay attractive and reliable across multiple campaigns. For brands, this means lower lifecycle costs and improved sustainability outcomes.

Yes. Customization is essential in retail and exhibitions where visuals define brand identity. DesertBoard PSB® supports laminates, veneers, paints, and CNC-cut designs, making it highly versatile for logos, patterns, and creative shapes. Unlike MDF, it maintains strength after machining, ensuring durable custom designs. By offering both flexibility and eco-credentials, DesertBoard allows brands to create unique displays that reflect their identity while promoting sustainability.

Traditional MDF or plywood displays often last only one event before replacement is needed. DesertBoard PSB® extends lifespan significantly by resisting warping, termites, and structural failures. With proper handling and coatings, displays built from DesertBoard can be reused across dozens of campaigns, reducing costs and waste. This extended lifespan makes DesertBoard a smarter investment for long-term retail and exhibition strategies.

Yes. DesertBoard PSB® is manufactured locally in Abu Dhabi, providing eco-friendly solutions for retail and exhibition displays. Made from upcycled palm fronds, it is carbon-negative, zero-formaldehyde, and engineered for GCC conditions. Its availability ensures brands can source sustainable display materials without relying on imports. By choosing DesertBoard, companies align with both performance and sustainability, strengthening their market position and brand reputation.

DesertBoard PSB® outperforms MDF and chipboard by offering zero-formaldehyde emissions, termite resistance, and superior durability in GCC climates. Unlike traditional boards, it does not warp in humidity, ensuring longer-lasting retail and exhibition displays.

Made from upcycled palm fronds, DesertBoard is carbon-negative and locally manufactured in Abu Dhabi. This reduces transport emissions while transforming agricultural waste into durable display boards, aligning commercial projects with ESG goals.

Yes. DesertBoard PSB® is engineered for reusability, with strength and dimensional stability that allow displays to be dismantled and reassembled across multiple campaigns, reducing waste and costs compared to disposable MDF displays.

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 retail applications.

Retail and exhibition displays face constant contact and wear. DesertBoard’s engineered density and superior screw-holding capacity make it resilient during assembly and daily use, ensuring displays remain sturdy and reliable.

Yes. DesertBoard PSB® is machinable and compatible with laminates, veneers, and digital prints, making it ideal for branded retail fixtures, kiosks, and exhibition stands. This ensures creative flexibility alongside sustainability.

By using carbon-negative, eco-certified materials, brands show a clear commitment to sustainability. This strengthens ESG reporting, enhances customer trust, and positions companies as environmentally responsible in competitive retail environments.

While slightly higher in upfront price, DesertBoard lasts much longer than MDF, reducing replacement frequency. Its reusability across campaigns lowers both material spend and waste disposal costs, improving ROI for brands.

Being locally manufactured in Abu Dhabi, DesertBoard avoids the delays and costs of importing MDF or plywood. Contractors and brands benefit from reliable supply chains and consistent material quality.

Traditional MDF emits formaldehyde, which can harm indoor air quality. DesertBoard PSB® is certified zero-formaldehyde, ensuring safe, healthy environments in shopping malls, showrooms, and exhibitions while also delivering sustainability benefits.