We are proud stockists of some of the biggest brands when it comes to MFC, including EGGER and Saviola, with a wide range of colours and effects. All of our MFC board is cut to size and available with plenty of customisation including edge banding and cutouts. Being the rigid and versatile material that it is, with so many stunning finishes available, MFC is great for creating that special stand-out piece of furniture or for small patch repairs on your modern kitchen.
MFC, an acronym for melamine-faced chipboard, is a composite sheet material manufactured by mixing wood shavings and ‘chips’ with a strong resin adhesive, also known as laminated chipboard. This chipboard core is then wrapped in a decorative resin-impregnated paper.
Manufactured from a careful blend of woods, the chipboard is then wrapped in a decorative melamine layer. MFC is a sustainable option as offcuts and less aesthetically appealing woods can be used without degrading the performance or appearance, making it an extremely cost-effective material to build with.
Further to this, unlike MDF sheets, it doesn’t use formaldehyde as a bonding agent making it safer to cut in less well-ventilated areas. As such, MFC has gained in popularity with DIYers and professionals because of its versatility and tool friendliness. MFC is lightweight, and with its customisable melamine face can be applied to a variety of projects.
Where Is MFC Used?
Melamine-faced chipboard can be used in a multitude of applications, but most frequently MFC is used to create furniture as a result of the sheet being relatively inexpensive and safer to work with than melamine MDF board.
Kitchens
MFC kitchen doors are very popular in kitchen manufacturing. It makes a great sturdy cabinet that can be colour-matched with door frontals, wall colours, splashbacks, and worktops. Worktops are also often made of melamine-faced chipb
Shelves
With our cut-to-size service, MFC is an ideal material to use for the construction of shelving inexpensively. Once cut to size, the MFC can be edge banded to hide the chip wood core that is often deemed unaesthetic, making a perfect and discrete floating wall shelf.
Desks
Have a peculiarly shaped alcove or after the mother of all workstations with plenty of room for your sprawling paperwork? MFC can be a great material for a desk tabletop without compromising on price or rigidity.
Key Advantages of MFC
Time-Saving
The main advantage of using MFC is that after fitting, the laminated melamine chipboard sheets require no further finishings as opposed to plywood, timber, and some MDF sheets. Additionally, as melamine has a greater stain resistance than varnish, the time saved plus the inexpensive option makes MFC an attractive option.
Durable
Laminated chipboard is waterproof, shatter and scratch-resistant making it more durable than other materials that are otherwise vulnerable to water and scratching. While the melamine exterior finish is waterproof, the chipboard within is still susceptible to water affecting the sheet.
Inexpensive
Relative to other materials for a similar purpose, MFC proves to be an inexpensive option, made from any chipped and offcut materials. While it may not have an aesthetic core, its wide accessibility makes it a common material.
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My panels were easy to order. The virtual view of the spacing of the panels was invaluable and a great idea. They were well packaged and delivered quickly.
Kim Hilton,
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Useful site to use when making bespoke…
Useful site to use when making bespoke designs.
Huw Williams,
39 minutes ago
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Excellent service
Excellent service, wood was cut perfectly to size no issues, reliable and strong with no issues whatsoever, fit to purpose if i have any other needs for plywood id most definitely try them again
Zaidi,
3 hours ago
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Excellent product and service
Excellent product and service. Thoroughly recommend.
Kevin Blow,
11 hours ago
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Quality work
Quality work, professional service and good costumer service.
Syed Gardezi,
13 hours ago
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2 Shaker cupboard doors
Delivery was much quicker than expected and well communicated. Items were well packaged and protected. The 2 cupboard doors were well finished and accurately produced. Whilst the price seemed higher than expected I am very pleased with the product.
S Kaz,
1 day ago
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Slight initial issue as one of the…
Slight initial issue as one of the eight panels I ordered was faulty. Contacted them through online form, got an emailed response within a couple of hours apologising and giving me a couple of options. Asked for replacement and it was made and delivered within couple of working days.
Kenneth Robinson,
1 day ago
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Amazing
Amazing. Fantastic communication. My order came with some slight damage I reported this, got an instant response, and a new one sent out straight away!! Would definitely use again
Ricky collier,
1 day ago
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Great website
Ordered two different size and shape of Perspex for table protection. Easy to order from website, delivery and being notified when order was arriving was all excellent.
Perspex was easy to attach and it’s doing a great job protecting my lovely wooden table from marks.
Linda Gemmell,
1 day ago
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Reliable/good quality service
Reliable, efficient service with prompt communication re. order/delivery: greenhouse panels as described and therefore fitted perfectly.
Would use again
Saddeck SheikHossain,
1 day ago
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well packaged and good delivery time
well packaged and good delivery time
Lorraine Juby,
1 day ago
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Ordering was easy
Ordering was easy, the price was right, the mirrors arrived quickly and precisely the correct size, they are now installed as part of a garden feature.
Steve P,
1 day ago
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A perfectly satisfactory experience
I ordered a perspex sheet cut to size with a cut out and rounded edges and corners and it was supplied exactly as ordered. Slight delay in delivery (only a few days) but I was kept informed. All in all, a perfectly satisfactory experience.
andrew mair,
1 day ago
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Let down by delivery estimates
Website - good
Goods (quality, tolerance levels etc) - great
Delivery - sloth like
Rob Scurr,
1 day ago
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First class service
First class service order on line so easy I ordered a 18mm worktop for my camper when it came it fitted perfect thank you.
Robert J Hague,
1 day ago
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Ordering was easy
Ordering was easy. Product was as expected and delivered, well packaged, on time.
Graham Worton,
2 days ago
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Great range of sizes available
Great range of sizes available and at a much better price than DIY stores. Will definitely be coming back in the future.
The pannelling was packaged well and arrived intact.
Rebecca Carlin,
2 days ago
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Perfect fit.
Perfect fit.
Sofabuy,
2 days ago
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Great quality, look
Good, quality products made exactly to your measurements
NH HP,
2 days ago
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Shaker panelling
Product arrived on time. Was cut to my requirements, and very easy to fit. Very happy with the panelling now it’s completed. Would definitely recommend.
Simon,
2 days ago
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