Here is a quick insight into the boards that we supply and their uses. With so many sheet materials on offer its sometimes difficult to know which board suits your needs best so i hope that this quick guide helps.
Medium density fibreboard OR MDF is a strong durable board that has many many uses internally. Ideal for furniture making, boxing in, end panels, shelving and panelling, MDF is smooth faced and at various thickness's it is a great all rounder. Paintable to the colour of your choice if used in a decorative or homely setting or left in its plain raw state if used in sheds or garages. Thinner MDF is also great for model making as its easy to cut and work with. Flexible MDF is great for creating arcs or curves in your design so creating an alcove for instance would be easy using this board.
Butt & Bead / T&G MDF
Plywood comes in various grades suitable for various jobs. External plywood is for your outside or outbuilding jobs as its better suited to the weather conditions although would better treated if going to be rained on etc. Marine plywood is the one for boats, wet rooms any setting that requires it to be ok in damp conditions. Flexible plywood bends to create curves or arcs many many uses for this including one customer making a what i think life size Dalek using flexible plywood.
Otherwise known as shop fitting board this perforated MDF sheet comes in either 3mm or 6mm thickness and is ideal for displaying stock in a retail setting. Pegboard is also a brilliant storage solution often used in garages, sheds, utility rooms, playrooms and schools. The reason is you can store items but also within easy view or even as a display board for tools etc keeping things organised and in sight.
Melamine or MFC is so widely used you wont realise how much is in your own home. The furniture manufacturing industry has used melamine for decades due to its strength and also its decorative faces making its a dream for interior design etc. Available in 15mm or 18mm thickness and the widest range of colours from Gloss colours to Woodgrains to Plain colours we have the biggest colour range available to buy online from an independent retailer. Melamine is used for wardrobes, chest of drawers, coffee tables. shoe cupboards, shelving, kitchen carcases and doors, end panels and so many more uses. So if your making a piece of furniture or adding storage shelves / filler panels this is your board.
All melamine furniture !!
This is a taster of what we do we have so many more available in our store.
All our sheet materials are available in standard off the shelf sizes but also can be cut to size by us to the mm that you ask for. Our cut to size service is what sets us apart from other suppliers its means you can have your boards delivered to you free of charge cut ready for you to create whatever you are using the boards for making the job easier and faster to complete.