Pegboard Types
Pegboard is another name for perforated hardboard. People mainly use it to make store displays and organizational systems. Pegboard comes in a variety of materials and strengths. When using pegboard, choose the hooks carefully. Strong, well-designed hooks are necessary for a good pegboard organizational system.
Different Strengths of Pegboard
Pegboard comes in a variety of strengths: regular, medium and high-strength. Choose the strength that best suits your project. Chose higher strength pegboard for situations with heavy use.
Wood Pegboard
Wooden pegboard is the most popular type. Typically it comes in 4-by-8-foot sheets. The usual thickness is 1/4 inch, but it is available in a variety of thicknesses. It is easy to cut to fit and you can paint it.
Plastic and Metal Pegboard
Plastic and metal pegboards come in a variety of colors. You must order them in the exact size you need for the job. However, they are not vulnerable to mold and rot like wooden pegboard.
