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Fire Rated Fluted Wall Panels in Euroclass B FR MDF
Fire rated fluted panelling lets you specify the hospitality-style flute detail in buildings where wall linings must carry a reaction-to-fire classification. The profile is identical to our standard fluted sheet; the core is FR-grade MDF.
£47.99
- Made in Northampton
- Cut to size on request
- UK-wide pallet delivery
- Free local collection
Delivery and collection
Tracked courier, pallet network and same-day options across England, Scotland and Wales. Collection from our Northampton workshop is free. See full delivery and returns information.
Quality guarantee
CNC-machined and hand-checked before despatch, with batch-matched spares available.
Lead time
Made to order in 5–10 working days, up to three weeks for bespoke sizes in peak season.
What are fire rated fluted wall panels?
Fire Rated Fluted Wall Panels are MDF sheets machined with deep, rounded vertical flutes that cast a soft repeating shadow line, used to add texture and height to feature walls, media units and reception areas.
Fluted detail in regulated environments
Hotels, student accommodation, offices, gyms and licensed venues frequently require Euroclass B wall linings in circulation areas. Standard decorative MDF will not meet that requirement, and swapping the detail out late in a project is expensive.
Specifying FR from the outset keeps the design intent intact and avoids a value-engineering argument with the fire consultant.
Coordinating with the wider fit-out
We can machine FR fluted sheets to match the flute pitch of standard sheets used in unregulated areas of the same building, so the detail runs continuously between a lobby and a guest room corridor.
Fitting fluted MDF panels
Fluted sheets can run vertically for height or horizontally to widen a room. Fix with grab adhesive and pins on plasterboard, or batten out first on uneven masonry so the flutes stay perfectly straight.
Where two sheets meet, align the flute spacing across the joint so the rhythm never breaks. Finish external corners with a mitred cut or a slim trim, and seal the machined faces before painting.
- Deep rounded flutes for strong shadow definition
- Vertical or horizontal orientation available
- Ideal for media walls, headboards and reception desks
Manufacturing and delivery for fire rated fluted wall panels
Every sheet is machined to order at our Northampton workshop on a CNC router, then hand-finished and quality checked before it leaves the bench. Standard lead time is 5–10 working days, rising to around three weeks in peak season or for bespoke sizes.
We deliver nationwide across England, Scotland and Wales. Small orders travel by tracked courier, full sheet orders travel on a pallet with a tail-lift vehicle, and time-critical or oversized orders can go out on our own vehicle or by same-day courier. Collection from Northampton is free and usually available the day your order is finished.
- Made to order in Northampton — no imported flat-pack stock
- Tracked courier, pallet network and same-day options
- Cut-to-size service available on request for awkward walls
- Free local collection from our Northampton workshop
Specification
| Panel Orientation | Portrait (Height x Width), Landscape (Width x Height) |
|---|---|
| Thickness (mm) | 9mm, 18mm |
| Sheet Size (mm) | 2400 x 600, 2400 x 400, 1200 x 600, 1200 x 400 |
| Profile | Rounded vertical fluting, evenly spaced |
| Core | MDF, CNC machined |
| Orientation | Vertical or horizontal |
| Material | Fire retardant (FR) medium density fibreboard |
| Made in | Northampton, United Kingdom |
Fire Rated Fluted Wall Panels compared with ribbed wall panelling
| Feature | Fire Rated Fluted Wall Panels | Ribbed wall panelling |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | Deep, rounded, concave flutes | Square-edged raised ribs |
| Shadow | Soft, gradual shading | Sharp, high-contrast lines |
| Mood | Warm, tactile, hospitality-inspired | Contemporary and architectural |
Frequently asked questions
Does the FR core change how the panels look?
No. The flute profile, dimensions and paintability are the same. FR MDF is often lightly tinted at manufacture, which disappears under primer and topcoat.
Can you match the flute pitch across FR and standard sheets?
Yes — tell us at the order stage and we will machine both to the same pitch so runs line through between spaces.
Are fluted panels hard to keep clean?
No. The flutes are rounded rather than square, so dust does not settle in a sharp corner. A monthly pass with a vacuum brush head is enough in most rooms.
Can fluted MDF be used on a curved wall?
Thin fluted sheets will follow a gentle curve when fixed to a curved batten frame. For tight radii we recommend narrow cut-to-size strips — send us the radius and we will machine to suit.
Care and maintenance
- Dust the flute channels with a soft brush or vacuum brush head.
- Clean painted flutes with a damp cloth; never let water pool in the channel.
- Use a small artist's brush for touch-ups so the flute profile stays sharp.
- Prime and paint all cut edges to protect the exposed MDF core.
Product details from our workshop
Fluted MDF panels made to order in Northampton: Fire Rated Fluted Wall Panels are machined on our CNC routers and delivered across England, Scotland and Wales. Deep, evenly spaced vertical flutes are routed into the face of every sheet, casting soft shadow lines that add depth and rhythm to a feature wall. 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 and thicknesses of 9mm, 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 and office receptions, bars, restaurants and retail fit-outs. 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 / 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.
