If you are not already familiar with melamine faced chipboard, often called MFC or Conti-board, you might be surprised by how common it is around you. It is a popular choice for furniture, cabinetry, shelving, wardrobes, and joinery tasks in the UK, owing to its affordability and good performance.
Melamine faced chipboard is a composite board made by bonding wood particles with resin and overlaying one or both sides with a melamine-impregnated decorative paper.
The overlay is cured under heat and pressure to give it durability and a smooth finish. It’s worth noting that the melamine surface is more durable than veneer and can come in pre-finished colours or wood grain patterns.
Here are some common applications and general uses for MFC:
Because it is easy to clean and pre-finished, MFC is ideal for kitchen carcass panels, shelves, and units.
MFC chipboard is utilised to construct shelves since it can be cut to any size and faced with different shades. Besides, you can edge your Conti-chipboard with either complementing or contrasting coloured edging tape to match any interior design.
MFC allows builders to create a seamless and personalised bedroom wardrobe without breaking the bank!
Because melamine-faced chipboard is light, decorative, and stable, it is often used for interior linings, such as in canal boats or caravans
There are various advantages of MFC chipboard. They include.
Note: While the Conti-board (face) chipboard is waterproof, if water penetrates the chipboard underneath, the dampness could distort melamine. Similarly, while melamine chipboard is robust and long-lasting, if the installation was done improperly so that the MFC chipboard damages the particleboard, the melamine could chip.
We offer a wide selection of melamine faced chipboard boards in various finishes (smooth, white, wood-effect etc.), sizes, and thicknesses.
Our boards are FSC® certified, where stated, giving assurance of responsibly sourced wood. You can also get trade prices and bulk discounts for affordable options that don’t compromise your construction.
We also offer edging tape to match or contrast with your boards and for proper edge finishing.
Get durable, decorative, and affordable board solutions in our melamine faced chipboard range. We have it in different styles, finishes, and thicknesses. Order today for a quick UK delivery.
Yes, it is possible to paint melamine faced chipboard even with the slick surface. However, this requires preparation of the surface with a high quality bonding primer to ensure the paint sticks. You should also clean and lightly sand it to dull the sheen and create a surface for the primer to adhere.
The process is simple and breaks down as follows:
Clean up the edge with a sander, router, or planer to ensure it doesn’t start chipping due to irregular edges.
MFC is more moisture resistant than other finished chipboard products due to the melamine overlay. However, if moisture makes it into the chipboard core through unbanded/exposed edges, it can cause swelling, distortion from internal stress, and chipping.
Melamine doesn’t peel off like paint since the resin hardens and keeps its structure over time. It can bend or warp from the chipboard swelling or from heavy loads, but it does not peel off by itself without some stress or exposure to harsh conditions over long periods.
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18mm Egger board MFC U708 ST9 Light Grey is a neutral grey that works as an all-rounder for neutral surfaces. It combines tone-on-tone with other greys, or as a clean contrast against natural woodgrains. ST9 is Egger’s Smoothtouch Matt texture, giving the surface a matt, velvety, even feel. Suits kitchen cabinet fronts and furniture wanting a versatile neutral base.
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18mm Egger board MFC U732 ST9 Dust Grey is a medium, cool grey with genuine neutrality. Its versatility suits offices and a wide range of other applications. ST9 is Egger’s Smoothtouch Matt texture, supporting that timeless, neutral character in both look and feel. Suits kitchen cabinet fronts and furniture wanting a dependable grey base.
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18mm Egger board MFC U201 ST9 Pebble Grey is an on-trend taupe tone, warm against cool greys and grey against beige or brown. It combines well with many woodgrain and material decorations. ST9 is Egger’s Smoothtouch Matt texture, giving all solid colours a modern matt look and feel. Suits kitchen cabinet fronts and furniture wanting a flexible, contemporary tone.
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18mm Egger board MFC U702 ST9 Cashmere Grey is a versatile all-rounder, bringing warmth or absolute neutrality depending on the scheme. Its slightly reddish grey nuance pairs naturally with equally reddish wood tones. ST9 is Egger’s Smoothtouch Matt texture, supporting that timeless, neutral character. Suits kitchen cabinet fronts and furniture wanting a warm, versatile grey.
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18mm EGGER U705 ST9 Angora Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER U707 ST9 Silk Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER U727 ST9 Stone Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER U740 ST9 Dark Taupe is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER U750 ST9 Taupe Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER U763 ST9 Pearl Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER U767 ST9 Cubanit Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER U775 ST9 White Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER U780 ST9 Monument Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER U788 ST9 Arctic Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm Egger board MFC U960 ST9 Onyx Grey reads closer to poured concrete than a standard flat grey. It combines well with the grey veining found in white marble surfaces. ST9 gives the surface a velvety, matt feel. Suits kitchen cabinet fronts paired with marble-effect worktops.
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18mm Egger board MFC U963 ST9 Diamond Grey belongs to the cooler side of the dark grey family. It’s a gentler stand-in wherever near-black suits the design without full commitment. ST9 is Egger’s Smoothtouch Matt texture, giving the surface a soft, matt character. Works well for bedroom furniture and fitted wardrobes.
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18mm EGGER U755 ST9 Havanna Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER H1313 ST10 Grey Brown Whiteriver Oak is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER H3332 ST10 Grey Nebraska Oak is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER H1357 ST10 Grey Beige Spree Oak is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER F186 ST9 Light Grey Chicago Concrete is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER F187 ST9 Dark Grey Chicago Concrete is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER F417 ST10 Grey Textile is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER F433 ST10 Anthracite Linen is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER H3146 ST19 Beige Grey Lorenzo Oak is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER H3158 ST19 Grey Vicenza Oak is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER H3198 ST19 Dark Grey Fineline is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER F243 ST76 Light Grey Candela Marble is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER F634 ST76 Grey Canvas is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER F662 ST76 Pebble Grey Calcit Stone is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER H1143 ST36 Grey Sacramento Oak is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a deeply brushed, matt finish. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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18mm EGGER H1146 ST10 Grey Bardolino Oak is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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19mm EGGER PerfectSense U201 TM Pebble Grey Matt is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable lacquered melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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19mm EGGER PerfectSense U750 TM Taupe Grey is a melamine faced chipboard (MFC) panel with a smooth, durable lacquered melamine finish on both sides. Ideal for furniture, cabinets and interior fit out projects.
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19mm Egger board MFC U780 TM Monument Grey Lacquered keeps that familiar cool, blue-grey tone. TM is Egger’s PerfectSense Matt lacquer, giving the surface a deeper, velvety matt finish and genuine anti-fingerprint performance. Suits cabinet fronts and vertical surfaces that get handled often.
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19mm Egger board MFC U960 TM Onyx Grey Lacquered has the deep, warm tone of poured concrete. TM is Egger’s PerfectSense Matt lacquer, giving a matt finish that resists fingerprints. Rated by Egger for vertical use or horizontal surfaces with low stress, so it suits cabinet fronts, doors and panelling.