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Melamine Faced Chipboard Anthracite/Near-Black
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.
What is melamine faced chipboard?
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.
Uses of melamine faced chipboard
Here are some common applications and general uses for MFC:
- Kitchens
Because it is easy to clean and pre-finished, MFC is ideal for kitchen carcass panels, shelves, and units.
- Shelves
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.
- Wardrobes
MFC allows builders to create a seamless and personalised bedroom wardrobe without breaking the bank!
- Interior fixtures (Caravans, boats, offices)
Because melamine-faced chipboard is light, decorative, and stable, it is often used for interior linings, such as in canal boats or caravans
Advantages of melamine faced chipboard
There are various advantages of MFC chipboard. They include.
- MFC does not require any finishing – After fitting the laminated chipboard sheets in position, no further treatment is needed. If you were to use plywood or timber instead, you would need to do extra work after fitting, such as sanding after applying each layer. It is time-consuming, and considering that melamine is more stain-resistant than varnish, the extra effort doesn’t justify the time spent preparing timber or plywood.
- Durable – The melamine portion of the material allows water to run off. It is also shatterproof and scratch-resistant, making it more durable than other materials that are vulnerable to water and scratches.
- Cost effective – MFC is cheap to buy and also to lay.
- Aesthetically appealing.
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.
Why choose our MFC board?
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.
At Sheet Materials Wholesale, you can purchase Melamine Faced Chipboard at low wholesale prices with fast nationwide delivery for most of items within 1-3 working days across the UK. Next-day delivery is also available on most orders. Competitive rates guaranteed.
FAQ
Can you paint melamine faced chipboard?
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.
How to cut melamine-faced chipboard?
The process is simple and breaks down as follows:
- Mark where you are going to make the cut on both edges of the board and put down masking tape between the points.
- Use your measurements to make a clean line between the points.
- Use a sharp knife to score the laminate surface to create a guideline, with a steel ruler to guide your action.
- Once scored, use a traditional handsaw/circular saw/jigsaw to cut the board following your guide line.
Clean up the edge with a sander, router, or planer to ensure it doesn’t start chipping due to irregular edges.
Is melamine faced chipboard waterproof?
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.
Will melamine peel off?
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.
Melamine Faced Chipboard Range
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18mm Egger U741 ST9 Lava Grey Melamine Faced Chipboard 2800 x 2070mm
18mm Egger board MFC U741 ST9 Lava Grey carries a warm, reddish grey tone that sits close to many modern woodgrains. It pairs naturally rather than clashing. ST9 finishes the surface with a soft, velvety matt hand. Suits kitchen and bedroom furniture where that warmth matters most.
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Available in 3-5 days18mm Egger U961 ST7 Graphite Grey Melamine Faced Chipboard 2800 x 2070mm
18mm Egger board MFC U961 ST7 Graphite Grey sits just a shade lighter than solid black, with a fine pearl sheen that catches the light rather than lying flat. ST7 is Egger’s Smoothtouch Fine Pearl texture, keeping the surface smooth and cool to the touch. Suits large format cabinet fronts and full-height wardrobe doors.
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Available in 3-5 days18mm Egger U968 ST9 Carbon Grey Melamine Faced Chipboard 2800 x 2070mm
18mm Egger board MFC U968 ST9 Carbon Grey carries a cool, bluish undertone close to the shade used on metal furniture frames. It sits well against both pale and darker, rustic timber. ST9 is Egger’s Smoothtouch Matt texture, adding a modern, velvety feel. Suited to office furniture and shelving with metal hardware.
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Available in 3-5 days18mm Egger F235 ST76 Scivaro Slate Melamine Faced Chipboard 2800 x 2070mm
18mm Egger board MFC F235 ST76 Scivaro Slate looks like real black slate, with a slight shine that catches the light. The pattern doesn’t repeat, so large walls avoid an obvious tiled look. ST76 gives it a genuinely rough feel to the touch. Works well as a feature wall or large cabinet run where stone character matters.
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Available in 3-5 days18mm Egger F237 ST76 Cupria Slate Melamine Faced Chipboard 2800 x 2070mm
18mm Egger board MFC F237 ST76 Cupria Slate is a decorative stone-effect board that swaps the usual cold slate grey for a warm copper undertone. Its ST76 Mineral Rough Matt texture is pressed into the surface, not printed on. Suited to kitchen cabinets, feature walls and fittings paired with bronze or copper hardware.
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Available in 3-5 days18mm Egger F244 ST76 Anthracite Candela Marble Melamine Faced Chipboard 2800 x 2070mm
18mm Egger board MFC F244 ST76 Anthracite Candela Marble mixes the look of marble, concrete and stone in one pattern that doesn’t repeat. ST76 gives it a genuinely coarse texture, pressed in rather than printed on. Suits large cabinet runs and feature walls where a stone-like finish matters.
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