{"product_id":"primed-mdf-neat-match-cross-grain-2440x1220x9mm","title":"Primed MDF Neat Match Cross Grain Panel 2440 x 1220 x 9mm","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrimed MDF neat match cross grain wall panelling gives you the look of a traditional panelled wall from a single 2440 x 1220 x 9mm sheet. Precision-machined grooves run across the 1220mm width, making this board the natural choice for horizontal panelling layouts in residential and commercial interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory primed, ready to paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeat match cross grain routed face\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2440 x 1220 x 9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCross grain grooves running across the 1220mm width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it's used for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature wall panelling in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a horizontal groove pattern is preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaircase wall linings where boards are fitted in landscape orientation to follow the rise of the stairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial fit-outs including reception areas, restaurants, and retail interiors requiring a consistent decorative finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalf-height dado panelling schemes when cut down and combined with a dado rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore boards flat in a dry internal environment and allow them to acclimatise for at least 48 hours before fixing, as MDF can absorb moisture and move if brought straight from a cold van into a heated room. Fix directly to a planed, level wall surface or to 25mm timber battens using an appropriate grab adhesive and countersunk screws, ensuring joints fall on a batten for support. Because the board arrives primed, a light sand with 120-grit paper between coats is all that is needed before applying two full coats of your chosen emulsion or eggshell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between cross grain and standard neat match MDF panelling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard neat match panels have grooves routed along the length of the board, giving a vertical panel effect when fitted upright. The cross grain version has grooves running across the 1220mm width, so when the board is hung in landscape orientation the grooves run horizontally, producing a horizontal panelling layout without any complex setting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the primed surface need sanding before painting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light sand with 120-grit abrasive paper is recommended to key the factory primer before you apply a topcoat. MDF edges are more porous than the face, so apply a dedicated MDF edge primer or an extra coat of your chosen paint to those areas to achieve a smooth, consistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this panel be used in a bathroom or kitchen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is standard MDF and is suitable for internal dry areas only. It is not rated for wet or high-humidity environments. For areas near sinks, behind splashbacks, or in en-suites, a moisture-resistant MDF would be required instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mdf-sheets\"\u003eMDF sheets at Nottage Timber Merchants\u003c\/a\u003e, where trade and retail customers across Bridgend and South Wales can order online or contact the team for volume pricing, with next-day delivery available to many South Wales postcodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between cross grain and standard neat match MDF panelling?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Standard neat match panels have grooves routed along the length of the board, giving a vertical panel effect when fitted upright. 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