American Oak MDF
Real oak grain, ready to paint
Our American Oak texture embossed into moisture-resistant MDF. Paint it like any MDF and the grain still shows through, for around 41% less than painting over oak veneer.
71%less on board cost than American Oak veneer
$1,954saved on board for a 10-sheet kitchen
$195.40saved on every sheet
See it
Raw and painted
Cost comparison
A typical painted kitchen
Based on 10 sheets and 25 m² of paintwork.
| American Oak veneer | Embossed MR MDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Board only, per 2400 × 1200 sheet | $275.40 | $80 |
| Board only, 10 sheets | $2,754 | $800 |
| + Paint, 25 m² at $80/m² | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Finished kitchen (board + paint) | $4,754 | $2,800 |
| Per m² of finished paintwork | $190.16/m² | $112/m² |
The paint costs the same on either board. The whole saving is in the material.
Prices ex GST, October 2026. Compares a 16 mm double-sided American Oak veneer sheet with 16 mm embossed MR MDF, painted at $80/m². Your own rates will vary.
Don't paint over veneer
You're paying for real timber, then covering it. Get the grain without the veneer price.
Works like real veneer
Machine it, edge it, paint it, just like real veneer. No special treatment required.
Better paint board
Moisture-resistant MDF from 3 mm to 60 mm, can be embossed both sides and ready to coat.
The Product
About American Oak MDF
Our American Oak pattern is pressed straight into moisture-resistant MDF, so the grain is part of the board. Prime and paint it like any MDF and the oak texture stays visible through the finish, with none of the veneer cost.
Specifications
The details
| Pattern | American Oak emboss: classic oak grain pressed into the face |
|---|---|
| Board | Moisture-resistant (MR) MDF |
| Thickness | 3 mm to 60 mm |
| Sheet size | 2400 × 1200 mm |
| Faces | Embossed one or both sides |
| Finish | Supplied raw, ready to prime and paint |
| Price | $80 per sheet (16 mm, ex GST) |
| Made in | Nerang, Gold Coast QLD |
Applications
Where it works
- Painted kitchen doors and panels
- Vanities and bathroom joinery (MR core)
- Wardrobes and built-ins
- Feature walls and wall linings
- Shopfit and commercial joinery
Finishing
How to undercoat it
Getting the undercoat right keeps the grain crisp under the topcoat. Here's how we do it in the workshop.
How to order
Order direct from us
Direct from our workshop
We supply direct from our Nerang workshop. Send us your sheet count and thickness for a quote.
Get a quoteSee the grain under paint
Grab a sample and put a coat on it yourself, or have a quick chat with Matt about your next job.
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