Graphite Grey Melamine Faced Chipboard – 18mm x 2.8m

Create modern shelving, furniture and storage with Graphite Grey Melamine Faced Chipboard.

This 18mm chipboard features a smooth decorative melamine surface in a contemporary graphite grey finish. Its ready-finished appearance makes it a practical choice for interior projects where a clean, modern look is required without the need for painting, staining or varnishing.

Each board is 2.8 metres long and is available in a range of widths, allowing customers to choose a suitable size for narrow shelves, wider storage units and furniture panels.

Important Ordering and Delivery Information

This is a special-order item and may take approximately 2–3 days to arrive in store.

For delivery outside the North East, boards can only be supplied in sections measuring a maximum of 2 metres in length. Please contact Discount DIY before ordering to confirm national delivery rates and cutting requirements.

Customers requiring the full 2.8m board should contact Discount DIY to confirm local delivery or collection options. The product page specifically states a maximum section length of 2m for delivery outside the North East.

Key Features

1. Contemporary graphite grey finish

2. Decorative melamine-faced surface

3. 18mm board thickness

4. 2.8m board length

5. Available in five widths

6. Ready-finished surface

7. No painting or staining normally required

8. Suitable for shelving, furniture and storage

9. Designed for dry interior use

10. Special-order item

11. Usually arrives in store within 2–3 days

Product Specifications

The available widths listed on the product page are 160mm, 300mm, 500mm, 570mm and 610mm.

Available Sizes

All options are 18mm thick and 2.8m long.

1. 160mm wide

2. 300mm wide

3. 500mm wide

4. 570mm wide

5. 610mm wide

Selecting a width close to the required finished size can help reduce cutting and material waste.

Applications

Graphite Grey Melamine Faced Chipboard is suitable for a range of interior projects, including:

1. Shelving

2. Alcove shelves

3. Bookcases

4. Cupboard interiors

5. Wardrobe interiors

6. Storage units

7. Desks

8. Home-office furniture

9. Media units

10. Display shelving

11. Utility-room storage

12. Cabinet panels

13. Furniture repairs

The dark neutral finish works particularly well in modern, contemporary and industrial-style interiors. It can be paired with white, black, timber-effect or lighter neutral finishes to create contrast.

Why Choose Graphite Grey Melamine Faced Chipboard?

The decorative melamine surface provides a consistent finished appearance without the additional work normally required with unfinished timber or plain chipboard.

Graphite grey offers a modern alternative to traditional white or wood-effect boards. It is particularly effective for furniture, shelving and storage projects where a darker, more contemporary finish is preferred.

The 18mm thickness provides a substantial board for many general furniture and storage applications when correctly supported.

Cutting and Finishing

Use a suitable fine-toothed saw blade when cutting melamine-faced chipboard to help minimise chipping along the decorative surface.

Any newly cut edge will expose the chipboard core. Matching, contrasting or complementary edging tape may therefore be required where a cut edge will remain visible.

Measure carefully and support the full board securely before cutting.

Delivery Restrictions

The full board length is 2.8m.

For delivery outside the North East, the board must be cut into sections no longer than 2m. Customers ordering nationally will therefore not receive a single uncut 2.8m board.

Please contact Discount DIY before ordering to confirm:

1. National delivery charges

2. Required cut lengths

3. Availability of the selected width

4. Whether the full board can be collected

5. Whether local delivery is available to the required postcode

Discount DIY’s general courier information refers to a 2.1m limit, but the product-specific restriction for this board is stricter at 2m. The product-specific 2m limit should therefore be used for this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graphite Grey Melamine Faced Chipboard?

It is an 18mm chipboard panel covered with a decorative graphite grey melamine surface.

What sizes are available?

Each board is 2.8m long and 18mm thick. Available widths are 160mm, 300mm, 500mm, 570mm and 610mm.

Is this the same as Conti board?

Melamine-faced chipboard is commonly referred to as Conti board or MFC. MFC is the general material description, while Conti Board may also refer to a particular branded product range.

Does the board need painting?

No. The board has a ready-finished melamine surface and does not normally require painting, staining or varnishing.

Can it be used for shelving?

Yes. It is suitable for interior shelving, bookcases, cupboards and storage units. The shelf length, expected load and support spacing should be considered before installation.

Is it suitable for furniture?

Yes. It can be used for furniture panels, desks, storage units, wardrobes, media units and similar interior projects.

Can it be used outdoors?

No. Standard melamine-faced chipboard is designed for dry interior use and should not be exposed to rain, persistent damp or high levels of moisture.

Are the cut edges finished?

No. Cutting the board exposes the chipboard core. Edging tape or another suitable edge treatment may be required where the cut edge will remain visible.

Is this item kept in stock?

It is listed as a special-order item and may take approximately 2–3 days to arrive in store.

Can the full 2.8m board be delivered nationally?

No. For delivery outside the North East, the board can only be supplied in sections measuring a maximum of 2m.

Can I collect the full 2.8m board?

Collection or local delivery of the full board may be available. Contact Discount DIY before ordering to confirm.