Plastic pegboard (usually made from polypropylene) is generally considered a better choice than hardboard. It will never rust, splinter, or warp and is durable enough to support heavier items.

Pegboard needs about 1/2 in. of ‘standoff’ space behind it so the hooks can be inserted. Plastic and metal pegboard panels have this space built in, created by the L-shape flanges at the edges.

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You might think of pegboard - the hole-punched wall covering from which you can hang all sorts of items - as better suited to the toolshed than the family room or home office. But brighten this ...

Pegboard itself is also made from a variety of materials, including plastic, pressboard, and metal. While plastic and pressboard are sturdy enough to support most hand tools, ...