Melamine Faced Chipboard MFC Cut to Size Panels

Stack of melamine faced chipboard panels
Stack of cut-to-size MFC panels with white PVC edge banding on a workshop bench
Bridgewater Direct CNC operator standing beside a Biesse machining centre in the Bolton workshop
Close-up comparison of raw chipboard edge and white PVC edge banding on MFC panels
Bridgewater Direct operator at the Homag beam saw cutting MFC sheets in the Bolton workshop
Postformed laminate colour sample pack and chip charts
multiple colour options of matching pvc edging
Cut-to-size 18mm MFC panel, CNC cut and ABS edge banded
Stack of cut-to-size MFC panels with grey pvc edge and woodgrain melamine surface
Stacked 18mm MFC panel samples in various colours including Light Grey and Carmine Red, showing the high-quality melamine finish and professional edged borders.
Cut and edged MFC panels manufactured by Bridgewater Direct

From £2.00 exc VAT (sample chart) · Panels from £88.00 per sheet exc VAT

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ManufacturerCrafting since 1998
Material 18mm MFC

Cut-to-size 18mm melamine faced chipboard (MFC), machined to your exact millimetre with ABS edge banding applied as standard. The workhorse board for trade joinery and trade furniture — IPS linings, vanity carcasses, wardrobes, shelving and commercial fit-out. Build your cut list and see live pricing before you add to basket.

Choose from Fundermax, Polyrey and Pfleiderer in over 90 stocked colours and wood effects. Maximum panel sizes are 2700 × 1970mm (Fundermax), 2800 × 2070mm (Polyrey) and 2700 × 2000mm (Pfleiderer). Cutting and ABS edging are priced in. Manufactured in our Bolton workshop with free UK mainland delivery.

Full specification

Typical uses

  • IPS linings and duct panels
  • Vanity and washroom carcasses
  • Wardrobes, shelving and storage
  • Office and commercial furniture
  • General trade joinery

Why choose MFC

  • Cost-effective for large cut-to-size orders
  • Decorative melamine face with a clean, consistent finish
  • Stable panels with accurate cutting and edge banding
  • Wipe-clean surface
  • 18mm, the standard for carcasses

Cut-to-size service

Supply the finished millimetre sizes you need — we cut, edge and dispatch from Bolton so the panels arrive ready to fit, without workshop waste or leftover sheet.

Not sure on colour?

Order the MFC sample chart to check colours before you order.

FAQ
Common Questions
Sizing, cutting, edging & ordering
What is melamine-faced chipboard (MFC)?
MFC is a cost-effective decorative board with a hard-wearing melamine surface bonded to a chipboard core. It offers a clean, consistent finish when edge banded, making it ideal for interior joinery, furniture carcasses, and general fit-out work.
What's the maximum panel size I can order?
Sheet sizes vary by brand: Fundermax 2700×1970mm, Polyrey 2800×2070mm, Pfleiderer 2700×2000mm. Your cut panels must fit within the sheet size of the brand you select — the builder will warn you if any panel is too large.
How is pricing calculated?
Boards are priced per full sheet based on how many sheets your cut list requires (using total area and a 0.9 yield factor). Cutting is charged per panel and edging is charged per metre. Live prices update instantly in the builder.
What edging options are available?
We apply a close-match melamine edge tape to any combination of edges — 1 long, 2 long, 1 short, 2 short, or all four edges. This gives panels a clean, finished look. Select the option per panel in the cut list.
Which way does the woodgrain run?
On woodgrain colours, the grain runs parallel to the Length dimension you enter (Length column = grain direction). Choose the direction you want the grain to follow before you finalise sizes — when you pick a woodgrain colour, a reminder appears above the cut list.
Can I order a sample first?
Yes — use the "Order sample chart" button to receive the MFC sample chart, so you can check colours before committing to a full order.
Is MFC suitable for wet areas?
MFC has a moisture-resistant core suitable for dry washroom zones and IPS duct panels. For fully waterproof applications (direct water contact), consider our Compact Grade Laminate panels instead.
Can you match an existing colour?
Yes — email a clear photo in good light to sales@bridgewaterdirect.co.uk and we'll identify the closest match before you order.
What are the typical applications?
IPS duct panels, vanity carcasses, cupboards, shelving, plinths, liners, desk components, cabinets, education and public sector joinery, retail back-of-house areas, and general interior fit-out.
Built for practical interiors

Melamine-faced chipboard (MFC) is the go-to material for cost-effective, decorative interior joinery — reliable, easy to machine, and clean-looking when edge banded.

WHY MFC WORKS WELL
  • Cost-effective — great value for large cut-to-size orders
  • Decorative melamine face for a clean, consistent finish
  • Stable panels — accurate cutting and edge banding
  • Easy maintenance — wipe-clean surface
  • Available in a wide range of colours and wood effects
  • 18mm thickness — standard for carcasses and joinery
NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?

Send us your project details or a photo and we'll advise on the right colour and edge finish before you order.

Email us — we'll advise Call 0161 703 3980

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