Interior Decoration.

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.

Interior decoration involves enhancing indoor spaces with finishes, wall boards, ceilings, and design elements that improve both aesthetics and functionality. DesertBoard’s Palm Strand Board (PSB®) provides a sustainable alternative, offering durability, versatility, and zero-formaldehyde emissions. It enables designers to create interiors that are aesthetically appealing, safe, and environmentally responsible, making it ideal for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.

Interior finishes greatly influence indoor air quality. Traditional wooden boards often release formaldehyde, contributing to poor health outcomes. DesertBoard PSB® reduces embodied carbon and supports wellness-focused building design. It is certified zero-formaldehyde under the UAE Al Sa’afat (Dubai Municipality) Formaldehyde Content Certificate (E0) of Product Conformity, ensuring it does not release harmful VOCs and contributes to healthier indoor environments.

Decorative wall and ceiling boards can transform a space, creating luxury finishes, texture, and visual interest. However, traditional materials may warp or degrade, compromising design quality. DesertBoard PSB® maintains stability and durability while supporting custom finishes. Its versatility enables intricate CNC designs, feature walls, or branded installations. By offering both design flexibility and eco-credentials, DesertBoard PSB® ensures that decorative interiors are visually striking, durable, and environmentally responsible.

The lifespan of interior decorative boards depends on the material and environmental conditions. DesertBoard PSB® offers superior longevity due to its dimensional stability, moisture resistance and termite resistance. With proper coatings or finishes, it retains its strength and appearance for many years, reducing replacement frequency, lowering lifecycle costs, and enhancing the overall value and sustainability of interior projects.

DesertBoard PSB® supports veneers, laminates, paints, and CNC-cut designs, enabling full creative flexibility. From sleek modern offices to luxurious hospitality interiors, DesertBoard PSB® adapts to diverse design requirements while maintaining eco-credentials. PSB®’s versatility allows intricate patterns and textures, ensuring sustainability goes hand-in-hand with creativity. This makes PSB® a preferred choice for architects and designers seeking innovation without compromising environmental responsibility.

Yes. While sustainable materials may carry a higher upfront price than traditioanl wooden board, they reduce lifecycle costs by lasting longer and requiring less maintenance. DesertBoard PSB® adds further savings by being manufactured locally, avoiding import delays and shipping costs. Its durability reduces replacements, and over time, PSB® interiors are more cost-effective than traditional alternatives while also improving ESG outcomes.

DesertBoard’s Palm Strand Board (PSB®) is made from upcycled date palm fronds, providing a carbon-negative and zero-formaldehyde alternative to traditional wooden board commonly used in interiors. It is durable, versatile, and termite-resistant, making it ideal for wall boards, ceilings, partitions, and decorative finishes.

Traditional wooden boards are popular in interior design but release formaldehyde and degrade in humid climates. DesertBoard PSB® avoids these issues with zero-formaldehyde emissions, low carbon footprint, carbon-negative production, and enhanced durability. It resists termites and maintains stability in GCC’s harsh climate conditions, where traditional boards often warp or swell.

Yes. DesertBoard PSB® is ideal for wall and ceiling boards due to its strength, versatility, and ability to hold finishes. It can be veneered, laminated, painted, or PU-coated to achieve a variety of interior styles. Its zero-formaldehyde emissions make it healthier for occupants, and its termite resistance ensures long-lasting installations. In both residential and commercial interiors, DesertBoard PSB® supports creative design while advancing sustainability.

Yes. DesertBoard PSB® is highly versatile and supports CNC cutting, engraving, and shaping for custom decorative elements. It accepts laminates, veneers, and coatings, allowing designers to achieve luxury finishes or minimalist styles. Its versatility enables the creation of detailed patterns, feature walls, and unique ceiling designs. By combining customization with sustainability, DesertBoard empowers architects and designers to deliver interiors that are both creative and eco-friendly.

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 manufacturers confidence that DesertBoard PSB® meets international standards for safety, durability, and sustainability, while delivering high performance interior applications.

Although DesertBoard PSB® may cost slightly more upfront than conventional wooden board, its durability and resistance to termites and humidity lower lifecycle costs by reducing replacements and repairs. Being locally manufactured in Kezad, Abu Dhabi, avoids import shipping costs and supply delays. DesertBoard PSB® further adds value by contributing to LEED and Estidama certifications, strengthening project sustainability and investor appeal. This lifecycle efficiency makes it a cost-effective solution for interior decoration.

DesertBoard’s decorative PSB® boards can be installed with screws, adhesives, or framing systems. Their superior screw-holding capacity ensures secure and long-lasting installations. Protective coatings may be applied for additional moisture resistance, especially in humid environments. Contractors can process DesertBoard PSB® using the same tools and methods as traditional wood, making adoption straightforward. DesertBoard also provides technical support to guide installation best practices.

DesertBoard maintains regional stock for standard board sizes in Kezad, Abu Dhabi, ensuring fast supply across the UAE and GCC. This reliable supply chain reduces project delays and ensures developers and contractors have consistent access to sustainable parquet cores when needed.

DesertBoard PSB® directly contributes to LEED, WELL, and Estidama certifications. Its carbon-negative production, zero-formaldehyde emissions, and sustainable sourcing align with credits for materials, air quality, and embodied carbon reduction. By specifying DesertBoard PSB® in furniture and fixed installations, developers and manufacturers improve project sustainability outcomes, comply with ESG frameworks, and enhance long-term project value.