Paintable Bead & Butt Wall Panelling
£1.00 excl. VAT
Paintable Bead & Butt Wall Panelling
£1.00 excl. VAT
Paintable Bead & Butt wall panelling made from premium moisture-resistant MDF. Available in full sheets or cut to size to fit your wall, or as individual panels.
- Material – Moisture Resistant MDF
- Panel thickness – 9mm
- Panel Size – Cut to size or full sheets
- Max sheet size – 2400mm x 1220mm
- Delivery – 3-7 working days
- Finish – Raw / Primed (Optional)
Don’t forget a dado rail for half-height panelling!
Bead & Butt MDF Panels Cut to Size
Our Bead & Butt MDF wall panelling recreates the traditional bead & butt effect without the labour-intensive installation associated with timber versions. Panels are moisture resistant and ready for painting, making them ideal for:
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens
- Utility rooms
- Boot rooms
- En suites
We offer cut-to-size options to suit your wall dimensions or individual panel requirements.
For moisture-prone areas, we recommend priming the panels before painting, as this seals the surface and edges to prevent swelling, warping, or bubbling of paint over time.
Dado Rail for Bead & Butt Panelling
For half-height wall panelling, our purpose-made dado rails sits over the top of your panels, covering joins and providing a clean, professional finish. Designed to complement the traditional bead & butt profile, it adds both functionality and style.

How to Order Bead & Butt Panels Cut to Size
We provide two cut to size ordering options. The first allows you to enter your wall dimensions so we can calculate the number and size of each panel required for each wall.
The second option lets you order individual panels cut to specific sizes. Whichever option you choose, we guarantee clean precision cutting.
Option 1: Enter your wall dimensions
Our Wall Size option allows you to enter the panelling height and wall width so we can work out the most efficient way to cut the panels.
You can order additional walls after adding the previous wall to your basket and starting the process again. When adding a second, adjacent wall, please remember to remove the thickness of the previous panel from the length of your wall.
When ordering using this method, we assume the grooves will run vertically, top to bottom.
Option 2: Individual panel sizes
To order individually sized wall panels, please select the Panel Size option and enter the dimensions for each of the panels you require.
Please don’t forget to select the orientation of the panels, remembering that portrait panels are tall and slim and that landscape panels are short and wide.
Whichever ordering method you choose, please ensure you select the board thickness and the pitch of the groove. We will make sure the spacings are equally spaced on the board
Fitting Bead & Butt Wall Panels
Single Wall
Place your panel(s) onto your skirting or into position, tape into place, and ensure gaps at either end are acceptable. Oversized panels can be scribed to fit. Once happy with the fit, bond panels to your wall using a suitable adhesive.
Multiple Walls
Starting with the panel(s) labelled one, work from left to right. Ensure gaps on the right do not exceed 6mm, using masking tape to hold in place. Repeat with subsequent panels, adjusting for caulk as necessary (2–3mm gaps are acceptable).


Painting & Finishing
Panels are supplied on moisture-resistant MDF, which helps achieve a smooth finish with less effort, especially on the edges.
We recommend priming the panels before painting. Priming seals the surface and edges, preventing swelling, warping, or bubbling of paint over time, and provides a consistent surface for better paint adhesion. This ensures a cleaner, smoother, and more professional-looking finish.
After installation, apply primer to any caulked areas or filled holes, then finish with one or two coats of your chosen topcoat for long-lasting protection.
Specifications
- Material – Premium Moisture Resistant MDF
- Thickness – 9mm
- Max Sheet Size – 2440mm x 1220mm
- Orientation – Portrait or Landscape
- Cut-to-Size – Available
- Delivery – 3-7 working days
- Cut to Shape – Available on request
- Finish – Raw (unpainted), primed option available
- Certification – FSC certification available on request
Samples
Free samples are available on request. Please email [email protected] with the product name and delivery address.











