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12mm Moisture Resistant MDF

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Looking for a versatile and durable sheet material for your next project? Our 12mm moisture-resistant MDF is an excellent choice.

MDF boards are known for their smooth, consistent surface and its ability to hold screws and hardware securely. The internal barrier in this moisture-resistant MDF sheet means that it can withstand more humidity without warping.

We can cut your 12mm MR MDF precisely to your specifications. Whether you need small pieces for crafts or fuller sheets for cabinetry and furniture, we've got you covered. Our cutting services eliminate the time, effort and waste for you as they are ready to go right away!

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Roughly the size of a bank card.

Approximate Weight: 43.22 g

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Our 12mm moisture-resistant MDF is the ideal sheet material for high-humidity environments like bathrooms and kitchens. It contains a moisture-repellent resin that makes it more resistant to swelling and warping than standard MDF.

Moisture-resistant MDF has many useful properties, it is easy to work using common tools and fasteners. It also takes paint, veneers and laminates better than standard MDF as it absorbs less moisture. The material is also made from recycled wood fibres so it is eco-friendly.

This premium MDF withstands humidity for consistent performance. With a smooth finish, the 12mm thickness provides strength and durability for cabinetry, fixtures, furniture, and more. Whilst moisture-resistant MDF is more stable in humid environments than standard MDF, it is not waterproof and can still swell if too saturated. We do not recommend using this material for external applications.

We offer a range of other MDF boards, including veneered MDF, melamine MDF and fire-rated MDF.

Applicaitons

Moisture-resistant grade MDF can be used in areas of homes or businesses where moisture or humidity is an issue, such as

  • Bathrooms, kitchens or storage areas.
  • It can be used to great effect in boiler rooms or laundry and utility rooms, as well as cubicles and washrooms.
  • Crafting - it can be a great material to use for arts and crafts as it takes to paint very well.
  • Windowsills and frames.
  • This variety of MDF is also popular for shop fitting, bars and general joinery. 
  • We supply this thickness of MR MDF for our wall panelling.
 

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Specifications

Material Wood - MDF
Finish Moisture Resistant (Unfinished)
Thickness 12mm
Maximum Sheet Size 2420mm x 1220mm
Minimum Sheet Size 100mm x 50mm
Fire Rating Euroclass D Fire Rating
Moisture Content 0.5-0.8%
Manufacturers Tolerances +/- 10% plus 0.4mm (e.g. 5mm cast sheet could vary from 4.1mm to 5.9mm)
Cutting Tolerances +/- 1mm

Manufacturer's Datasheets

For the full technical details, download the manufacturer's datasheet here:

Medite MR MDF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is moisture-resistant MDF?

With a slight green tint, water-resistant MDF, also known as MR MDF, contains a moisture-repellent resin that provides increased resistance to humidity. Waxes and resins create a water barrier within the wood fibres. As a result of this, our MR MDF is ideal for use in high-humidity areas or areas of high moisture.

What thickness do I need?

Thinner sheets, like 6mm and 9mm MR MDF, are good for lightweight panels, overlays and cabinet components. Medium thicknesses like 12mm and 18mm MR MDF are very versatile for furniture, cabinets, shelving and built-ins. The thickest 25mm MR MDF provides extra durability for heavy-duty furniture tops, worktops, and shelving.

Is all MDF moisture-resistant?

Not all MDF is moisture-resistant. MDF is a porous material, and moisture-resistant sheets prevent the MDF sheets from warping or being affected by moisture.

Can you paint moisture-resistant MDF?

Often chosen for its inexpensive cost to create furniture, MDF can be painted to add some character or personality to any piece.  You can find out more in our guide: How to Paint MDF

How do you waterproof MDF panels?

Moisture-resistant MDF sheets are already resistant to moist areas and humidity, however, you can improve their hydrophobia by coating them in an appropriate waterproof primer or paint.

How does MR MDF compare to plywood for moisture resistance?

Plywood uses waterproof glues but can still separate when wet. MR MDF retains its form and strength better than wood-based boards. We offer a range of marine plywood boards if MDF isn't suitable for your project.

Delivery depends on the size of your order

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4.8 / 5 • 2112 reviews
Mr Andy Palmer, 30th September
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Exactly as advertised. Good quality in exactly the dimensions I ordered
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robert g, 29th September
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as ordered cut well no problems with end result/order
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Reginald Monk, 29th September
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Cleanly cut and safely delivered.
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Gaynor Knowles, 29th September
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Great quality board. Packed really well.
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Neil Barton, 28th September
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It's MDF. But I have to use more than 10 charcters in this review so I have to say more. I don't know why it's called MDF; it's just board made out of wood fibres that's finished to be a plank of about 'medium density'. 'Medium density' compared to what I hear you say? Nobody actually knows... Compared to Mahogany it's certainly low density, but compared to balsa wood it's harder than a woodpecker's lips. It appears to behave like wood, but it isn't really wood. It's probably more similar to cardboard in construction terms, but you wouldn't want your Frosties to come in boxes made out of it. I hope I've said enough about MDF to get the review published so that "Cut My Plastic" can go on brilliantly cutting wood for me.
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Juliet King, 23rd September
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needed bespoke cutting and happy with final product
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Matthew Poole, 23rd September
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Exactly what I wanted
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Frankie, 21st September
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Highly highly recommend. I wanted specific sizes cut that B&Q wouldn’t do. I will be using CutMy again 100%
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Tom Jones, 20th September
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I had a couple of orders from here now every time 5 star ever thing iv ordered for my panelling looks fantastic ,
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Andrew Ford, 20th September
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Good product and accurate, will use again
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