Butt & Bead Panelling
Butt and bead panelling adds a small bead alongside each joint, the detail most associated with Victorian and Edwardian interiors. Supplied in paintable, black dyed, fire rated and wide-groove versions and in several sheet sizes so runs can be set out to a full board height or a dado line.
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Butt and Bead Wall Panels
Butt and bead wall panels made to order in Northampton: Butt and Bead Wall Panels are machined on our CNC routers and delivered across England, Scotland and Wales. Each sheet is machined with a butted edge and a bead detail at every joint, giving the crisp, formal Georgian bead line associated with traditional panelled rooms. Manufactured from standard grade MDF, available in sheet sizes of 2400 x 600, 2400 x 400, 1200 x 600, 1200 x 400, thicknesses of 9mm, 12mm, 2 finishes (Unprimed, Primed). Supplied unfinished and ready to prime, so you can paint the panels in any colour to match your scheme. Ideal for living rooms, dining rooms, staircases and formal feature walls. Every sheet is CNC-machined, hand-checked and batch-matched so long wall runs line through correctly. Specification Material: Moisture Resistant MDF Thickness: 9mm / 12mm Sheet size: 2400 x 600 / 2400 x 400 / 1200 x 600 / 1200 x 400 Finish: Unprimed / Primed Supplied: Unfinished, ready to prime and paint Made in: Northampton, UK — made to order in 5–10 working days Delivered nationwide by tracked courier or pallet network, with same-day courier available on time-critical orders and free collection from our Northampton workshop.
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Black Butt and Bead Wall Panels
Butt and bead wall panels made to order in Northampton: Black Butt and Bead Wall Panels are machined on our CNC routers and delivered across England, Scotland and Wales. Each sheet is machined with a butted edge and a bead detail at every joint, giving the crisp, formal Georgian bead line associated with traditional panelled rooms. Manufactured from black through-dyed MDF, available in sheet sizes of 2400 x 600, 2400 x 400, 1200 x 600, 1200 x 400, thicknesses of 10mm, 12mm, 19mm. The colour runs right through the board, so routed beads and cut edges stay black without spray finishing or edge banding. Supplied unfinished so cut edges can be left raw or sealed and painted to suit. Ideal for dark, dramatic living rooms, dining rooms and staircase feature walls. Every sheet is CNC-machined, hand-checked and batch-matched so long wall runs line through correctly. Specification Material: black through-dyed MDF Thickness: 10mm / 12mm / 19mm Sheet size: 2400 x 600 / 2400 x 400 / 1200 x 600 / 1200 x 400 Supplied: Unfinished, ready to seal or paint Made in: Northampton, UK — made to order in 5–10 working days Delivered nationwide by tracked courier or pallet network, with same-day courier available on time-critical orders and free collection from our Northampton workshop.
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Fire Rated Butt and Bead Wall Panels
Butt and bead wall panels made to order in Northampton: Fire Rated Butt and Bead Wall Panels are machined on our CNC routers and delivered across England, Scotland and Wales. Each sheet is machined with a butted edge and a bead detail at every joint, giving the crisp, formal Georgian bead line associated with traditional panelled rooms. Manufactured from fire rated (FR / Euroclass B) MDF, available in sheet sizes of 2400 x 600, 2400 x 400, 1200 x 600, 1200 x 400, thicknesses of 9mm, 12mm, 18mm. The fire rated core is specified for commercial fit-outs, escape routes, HMOs and any project where a Euroclass B reaction-to-fire rating is required by building control. Supplied unfinished and ready to prime, so you can paint the panels in any colour to match your scheme. Ideal for hotel corridors, offices, reception areas and communal stairwells. Every sheet is CNC-machined, hand-checked and batch-matched so long wall runs line through correctly. Specification Material: fire rated (FR / Euroclass B) MDF Thickness: 9mm / 12mm / 18mm Sheet size: 2400 x 600 / 2400 x 400 / 1200 x 600 / 1200 x 400 Supplied: Unfinished, ready to prime and paint Made in: Northampton, UK — made to order in 5–10 working days Delivered nationwide by tracked courier or pallet network, with same-day courier available on time-critical orders and free collection from our Northampton workshop.
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Wide Butt and Bead Wall Panels
Butt and bead wall panels made to order in Northampton: Wide Groove Butt and Bead Wall Panels are machined on our CNC routers and delivered across England, Scotland and Wales. Each sheet is machined with a butted edge and a bead detail at every joint, giving the crisp, formal Georgian bead line associated with traditional panelled rooms. Manufactured from standard grade MDF, available in sheet sizes of 2400 x 600, 2400 x 400, 1200 x 600, 1200 x 400, thicknesses of 9mm, 12mm, 2 finishes (Unprimed, Primed). The wider bead spacing gives fewer, bolder vertical lines than the standard profile — a better fit for large walls and high ceilings where a fine pitch would read as busy. Supplied unfinished and ready to prime, so you can paint the panels in any colour to match your scheme. Ideal for double-height hallways, large dining rooms and period restorations. Every sheet is CNC-machined, hand-checked and batch-matched so long wall runs line through correctly. Specification Material: Moisture Resistant MDF Thickness: 9mm / 12mm Sheet size: 2400 x 600 / 2400 x 400 / 1200 x 600 / 1200 x 400 Finish: Unprimed / Primed Supplied: Unfinished, ready to prime and paint Made in: Northampton, UK — made to order in 5–10 working days Delivered nationwide by tracked courier or pallet network, with same-day courier available on time-critical orders and free collection from our Northampton workshop.
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