MDF Wall Panelling Strips Shaker Style 75mm to 150mm

MDF wall panelling strips in a Shaker style give you a clean, cost-effective way to create feature walls, wainscoting, and half-height panelled walls. Available in 60mm and 75mm widths with 6mm thickness, these straight, pre-cut strips arrive ready to fix with no machining required.

Specifications

Material	MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)
Finish	Unfinished, ready to prime and paint
Thickness	6mm
Widths Available	60mm, 75mm
Lengths Available	1.2m (4ft), 2.4m (8ft)
Profile	Flat Shaker-style strip
Pack Quantities	60mm width: 18 pieces per pack / 75mm width: 15 pieces per pack
Use	Interior dry use only

What it's used for

• Creating Shaker-style feature walls in living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms
• Wainscoting and dado-height panelling for a classic or contemporary finish
• Full-height wall panelling grids applied directly over plasterboard or painted walls
• Accent panels behind beds, sofas, or fireplaces as a decorative focal point

Fitting and handling

Store strips flat in a dry interior space for at least 48 hours before fitting to allow the MDF to acclimatise to the room's temperature and humidity, which helps prevent bowing after installation. Use masking tape to mark out your layout on the wall before committing to adhesive, and fix with OB1 or a similar no-more-nails type adhesive suitable for MDF on plasterboard or solid walls. Once the adhesive has cured, fill any gaps or nail holes with a fine-surface filler, lightly sand, and apply a good-quality MDF primer before your chosen paint colour for a sharp, professional result.

FAQ

What width MDF strips should I use for Shaker wall panelling?

The 75mm strips suit most standard room heights and give a bold, defined look, while the 60mm strips work well where you want closer spacing or a more delicate pattern. Your choice of spacing between strips has as much visual impact as the strip width itself, so it is worth sketching out the grid on paper or marking it on the wall with masking tape before fixing.

Can these MDF panelling strips be used in a bathroom or kitchen?

Standard MDF is not moisture-resistant and is not recommended for wet rooms, bathrooms, or areas with direct water exposure. For those environments, a moisture-resistant MDF would be needed. These strips are suited to dry interior rooms only.

How do I fix MDF wall panelling strips without nails?

OB1 multi-surface adhesive is a popular choice for fixing MDF strips directly to plasterboard or plastered walls. Apply the adhesive in short beads along the back of the strip, press firmly into position, and hold in place for a minute or two. The adhesive also fills small gaps between the strip edge and the wall for a cleaner finish when painted.

Nottage Timber Merchants supply trade and retail customers across Bridgend and South Wales. If you are working on a larger interior project, browse our full range of MDF sheets for panel backing and wall boarding. Local delivery options are available for the Bridgend area.