Tongue & Groove MDF Panels

When it comes to classic wall panelling, tongue and groove MDF panels are exactly what you need. Also referred traditionally to as 'raised and fielded' panels, this variety of MDF boards truly put the "do it yourself" back into DIV. There's really no need to take a formal course in joinery, nor do you require any specialist skills to achieve the look you desire in any one of your home projects. A few everyday tools are all you need to adorn your walls through cost-effective tongue and groove MDF cut to order sheets.

These type of cut to size MDF panels offer a great way to create a simple timber boarded look. Perhaps you're looking to cover up outdated plaster in the hallway, or if you want an easier-to-clean finish for your kitchen, tongue & groove MDF panels are a fantastic solution. We also offer matching dado rails to create a masterfully finished look.

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Some customers prefer to get that stylish new look throughout their home by working on a blank canvas. Well, all you have to do is attach your tongue & groove cut to size MDF boards to existing walls and then pick a paint tone or stain to give it that natural wooden grain effect. Once painted over, these MDF panels make for a superb option for kitchen projects especially, thanks to the tough surface which can be easily wiped off and is also water resistant.

Maybe you want to give your bathroom walls a more dramatic and glamorous look, using strong and bold tones to have a contemporary panelled look or perhaps, a more muted shade to give the impression of a restful sanctuary. All you need are tongue and groove made to measure MDF panels, complete with gloss or eggshell paint to have a brilliant water-resistant finish that will make your bathroom walls ooze with style and panache.

In fact, tongue and groove MDF panelling is considered ideal by many DIV experts to add lots of character to a modern and trendy kitchen. Wide tongue and groove MDF panels, for example, can give modern kitchens a very polished and contemporary look.

Whitewashed tongue and groove MDF sheets where thin panels crisscross across the walls and ceiling can give your room a nice, warm and rustic appeal, something you might find easy to maintain with only a lick of paint every now and then. Not just that, but it can also bounce light around the room in wondrous ways.

Advantages of MDF Panels over other Panelling Options

If you've never come across the term MDF or medium density fiberboard, it is generally engineered wood made by breaking down softwood and hardwood composites.

One of its key advantages over other wall panelling options is that it has no visible knots or wood grains whatsoever, as it's made up of tiny wood fibres. These fibres are pressed together with wax to produce made to measure MDF panels by applying either high temperature or pressure, or both in some cases. As a result, they are very easy to cut with a tool in order to provide order to size MDFs for DIY'ers or professional handymen.

Wall panelling is a timeless way to add beautiful and elegant character to your home. In fact, decorative wall panelling with MDF at the core can not only add timeless class to your home's aesthetics but also add to its overall value.

MDF panels are a nifty way to further improve the natural structure of a room, insulate walls and protect them from undue wear and tear.And whether you're gathering wall panelling ideas for a DIV project in your bathroom, living room or bedroom, here are just some of the advantages of choosing order to size MDF panels over traditional wall panelling options:
• MDF panels are relatively inexpensive compared to plywood panels. In fact, MDF boards can be purchased for nearly a fraction of the cost of buying real wood.
DIY'ers can save a lot of money this way and dedicate that towards other parts of the project.
• MDF panels can also be painted over or stained very easily to look almost exactly Like wood. After installation and painting, most people won't be able to tell that
you're using a substitute for real expensive wood.
• In fact, many people give their MDFs a real wood veneer look by attaching laminators to them.
• MDF at their core are very robust and heavy which means they cannot accidentally get damaged if the right tool isn't used or if the craftsman lacks basic cutting
skills and/or knowhow.
• They are very consistent throughout.As a result, edges appear very smooth and seamless, and there are no visible voids or splinters.

Common Uses of Made to Measure MDF Panels

MDF panels have proven to be a highly versatile building product, with DIY'ers and professional builders specifically choosing it for its consistency, durability and affordability. It's commonly used in many home and commercial projects today with typical applications found in:

• CABINET MAKING
When it comes to interior home decoration, you'll find many homeowners going with cabinets made of MDF and then finished with a solid wood laminate to give it a fine and luxurious look. Kitchen cabinets and shelving units are, therefore, often built using MDF, although the product is not uncommon in doors, mouldings and, at times, even flooring.

• FURNITURE
Furniture companies and DIY'ers across the UK use cut to size MDF boards and if you've already bought an entertainment centre or perhaps a bookshelf at a bargain, it's quite likely that it was constructed from MDF. You'll find that a number of economically priced furniture pieces and sets are built from MDF because it is nowhere as expensive to produce and build from as wood.

• WALL PANELS
Since MDF is an eco-friendly and robust material, and also boasts moisture resistant properties, it is hardly combustible and a great option for wall panelling. It does not swell or warp, neither does it get infested with fungi and microorganisms as easily as wood. They are a safe and hygienic option for decorative walls and panels, be it in kitchens, bathrooms, bedroom or living rooms.

• SOUNDPROOFING
While not as common as the other uses for MDF panels, they are indeed used to dull sound and reduce its ability to travel They are a great option for media rooms and entertainment rooms in homes as they absorb sound and prevent noise pollution from travelling outside the room or environmental sounds from entering the room, in case you have your home or office on a busy street.

SOME COMMON MDF TIPS

ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR FACE - Working with MDF can cause a sandstorm of powdery dust which infiltrates everything so it's best to cut it outdoors. If working indoors, wear a snugly fitting mask and protective eyewear while covering furniture, air vents and doorways with plastic drape sheets.
NEVER USE A HAMMER-Since MDFs are extremely hard, it's best to shoot nails using a trim nailer and a putty knife to remove the tiny bumps before filling up the nail holes.

AVOID GETTING THEM WET - While we do have moisture resistance MDF panels available at Cut2Size, we do not recommend getting them wet on purpose as they are not waterproof!

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