Bead and Butt MDF Wall Panelling

Our pre-primed Bead and Butt MDF wall panelling is designed to recreate a traditional Bead & Butt effect but without the labour intensive fixing, cupping and cracking between each join, that is often associated with the original timber version.

Machined from 9mm moisture resistant MDF and pre-primed, ready for painting, our Bead and Butt MDF panels are perfect for decorative wall panelling projects in low to mid moisture environments such as…

• Bathrooms.
• Kitchens.
• Utility Rooms.
• Boots Rooms.
• En Suites.

 

Bead & Butt MDF Wall Panelling Calculator

Ordering Bead & Butt MDF wall panelling, cut to size online, can be difficult due the pitch of the groove detail vs the width of your wall. To overcome this, we have added a simple ordering system where you can individually enter each wall that requires panelling.

To order Bead & Butt Panelling online “simply” follow the instructions below…

 

Measuring the height

If measuring from the floor, and sitting your panelling on top of your skirting, don’t forget to allow for your skirting board height.

If using our purpose made wall panelling Dado Rail, reduce your panelling by the overall height of the Dado to allow for your desired overall height.

Please remember to consider how your wall panelling and dado will fit alongside or around window sills and other features within your room.

The maximum height for our Bead & Butt MDF panelling is 2400mm.

To keep joins to minimum, try to keep low wall panelling designs below 1200mm.

 

Measuring for one wall

Check the width of the wall, at various heights (top,middle & bottom), where the panelling will fit, then use the widest measurement.

You do not need to be too accurate as gaps of 2 or 3mm, either end, can be caulked after fitting and prior to priming/painting.

For walls that are uneven or “out of plumb” we would recommend you allow extra width for “scribing in”

 

Measuring for multiple walls

Decide which wall you would like to start with and then work from left to right. We will label the walls in the order they are placed, the first measurement will be panel one, the second panel two, etc.

Mesure the first wall as described above and the add to cart.

Measure the second wall (as above) but reduce the overall width by 9mm to allow for the thickness of the first and add to your cart. Measure the third (as above) also reducing by 9mm to allow for the thickness of the second panel.

Where a panel sits between two others (a fourth panel between the first and third, in a four walled room, for example) you will need to remove 18mm to allow for the thickness of the first and third panels.

Remember, small gaps of 2 0r 3mm can be caulked. In addition, the thickness of the second panel will cover a gap of 3-6mm at the end of the first, the thickness of the third panel will cover a gap at the end of the second.

 

Fitting Bead and Butt Wall panels

If you have ordered your panels from us the they will be cut to width to ensure the joins fall within a groove and the spaces at the end of each panel will be equally spaced. In addition, they will be numbered from left to right and, in the case of multiple panels making up a run, they will be marked in order of fitting.

Fitting panelling to one wall

Place your panel(s) on your skirting, or into position, and tape into place ensuring your are happy with the gaps at either end. If you have ordered your panels oversize, scribe in to fit. Once you are happy with the fit, bond it to your wall using a suitable wall panelling adhesive.

Fitting panels to multiple walls

Starting with panel(s) labelled one, work from left to right ensuring the gap on the right is no greater than 6mm and tape into place using masking tape.

Position panel(s) labelled two, working from left to right, position it no more than 2 or 3mm (allowing for caulk) from panel one ensuring the gap on the right is no greater than 2 or 3mm if no third panels is to be fitted, or 6mm, if there is. Repeat for panel three.

When fitting a fourth panel (in a four wall room scenario) between panels one and three, ensure you are happy with the gap either end, ideally no more 2 or 3mm. Once you are happy with way everything fits you can fix your panels into place.

Painting Bead & Butt Panels

Our panels are cut from pre-primed.moisture resistant, when cut, the edges of the boards are exposed MDF.  When painting Bead & Butt panelling, and despite it being moisture resistant, we would highly recommend you prime all cut edges prior to fitting to further protect your panels from humidity and potential water ingress, particularly if used in a bathroom.

In addition, and after fitting, we would also recommend a final coat of primer to cover the caulk, and any filled fixing holes, along with a coat, or two, of a suitable top coat for bathroom and kitchen environments.

 

 

 

 

OUR DRIVERS, OUR VANS

Our preferred method of delivery is to use our own vehicles and dedicated drivers. This allows us to ensure your order is handled with care and minimise packaging.  It also helps us to reduce waste and do our bit for the environment.

Our drivers will make every effort to deliver your order to your door and handover in person. If this is not possible, we will, unless you have instructed us otherwise, leave your order in a secure location or with a neighbour.

On the rare occasions the above is not an option, we will return your order to our workshop and arrange to redeliver. There will be an additional cost to re-deliver.

Our drivers will only deliver to a ground floor, front door. They cannot take packages into rooms or up/down stairs as they are not insured to do so.

Our drivers may need a hand to unload panels over a certain size or weight.

 

3RD PARTY COURIERS

For certain sized packages and some locations, it is more suitable to use a courier. As there is an increased risk of damage using this method, we do our best to ensure the packages are wrapped to the best possible standard to minimise that risk.

 

Palletised deliveries

In some instances (custom/bespoke orders) we may need to use a pallet service for specified deliveries. This will be on larger, offline orders and pre-arranged with the customer at the time of ordering.

If you are expecting a palletised delivery you will need to ensure you have either a forklift, or the manpower to unload the pallet, and somewhere to keep or dispose of the pallet after unloading.

 

Damages

If the packaging of your order appears to be damaged, please ensure you take a photo before opening.

Some of our packages are packed in MDF so please fully open your order to check if the contents are damaged rather than just the MDF packaging (the latter is often the case).

If your package is damaged, please sign for it as damaged (when possible) and send an email to [email protected] within 10 working days of delivery and attaching the photos so we can work out the next steps to replace your order.

 

Refunds

If we have already cut your order we cannot cancel or refund your order.

Your panels are cut to size your exact specifications and cannot be returned for any reason.

If your panels are damaged, we will offer a replacement. If you have used your damaged panels, we cannot offer a refund or replacement.

 

Lead Time

3-7 working days for cut to size, dado rails and wall panelling kits.

7-10 working days for Decorative wall panelling.

4-6 weeks for kitchen cabinets (depending on quantity and finish).

Additional time may be required for priming or lacquered finishes.

Delivery Cost

Delivery fee depends on the product type and delivery location, cost calculated at the checkout.