Melamine with MDF Core (Black, Gray or White)

Melamine with MDF Core - Two Sides - 1/4" / 6mm

Description

What is melamine? Melamine is a low density laminate resin that provides a durable, hard and color stable finish to MDF core panels. Also known as thermally fused laminate, melamine is manufactured in a one step process where top and bottom resin impregnated decorative layers are pressed and permanently thermofused to a core material. Large steel press plates are used during this process which creates a suede finish surface texture.

Our Melamine has a wood-based MDF core manufactured using 100% recycled and recovered wood materials.

Applications

Melamine MDF panels are a versatile and popular choices for makers and DIYers because of their durability, scratch resistance and ease of cleaning.

In the workshop, you can use Melamine MDF panels for jigs, shelving, cabinet backing and other furniture components.

For makers, melamine MDF laser cuts and engraves beautifully, making this material idea for signage, wall panels and displays. 

Melamine MDF is stain resistant, allowing you to engrave and color fill without damaging or discoloring the surrounding areas.

Tips

We recommend using Melamine MDF in interior applications. For use in exterior applications, please be sure to seal the edges. The MDF core is made of wood fibers which will swell and distort the melamine face if exposed to moisture.

Use a carbide tip with a high tooth count, and/or masking tape when cutting to avoid chip out or chipping the melamine surface.  We also recommend scoring the surface prior to making final cut.

Use carbide bits for drilling holes. Consider placing sacrificial material beneath your panel to help prevent blow out and chipping. Taping can also help. 

Acrylic paint pens work for touch ups on chip out or blemishes.

Specifications and Dimensions

• 1/4" / 6mm Nominal Thickness
• All MakerStock panel dimensions are cut to tolerances of +0in/-0.188in. 
• All MakerStock panel dimensions are in inches. 
• Water resistant (edges should be sealed)
• Durable and scratch resistant
• Heat resistant 
• Textured suede finish on both sides
• Easy to cut with wood working tools (we recommend scoring first)
• Hobbies & Creative Arts
• Clean with a synthetic soft cloth with soapy water, or any non-abrasive cleaner

Uses 

• Cabinets
• Panel Furniture
• Drawer Bottoms
• Bookshelf backing
• CNC Routing and Machining
• Shelving
• Displays
• Signs
• Laser Cutting and Engraving
  

Available Colors

• Black (Two Sides)
• Gray (One Side Light Gray/One Side Dark Gray)
• White (Two Sides)

Suggested Laser Settings 

These are only suggested settings. Please refer to your laser cutter manual for the optimal settings for your system.