Our bedroom panelling is cut from either Hidrofugo MR MDF, a moisture-resistant MDF that's ready to paint, or oak veneered black MDF, which comes with a natural oak finish over a black MDF core.

Yes — slatted and fluted designs in particular are popular as a behind-the-bed feature, giving the look of a headboard without needing one. We cut panels to your exact width, so you can size a panel to sit behind the bed rather than covering the full wall.

Most half-wall panelling runs from skirting height to somewhere between 900mm and 1200mm, with paint or wallpaper above. The right height depends on ceiling height and furniture placement in the room.

This depends on your setup, but many customers prefer to paint panels before fitting for full, even coverage — particularly with grooved designs where a sprayed finish reaches into the detail more evenly.

Panelling itself doesn't cause damp but fitting it over a wall with an existing moisture problem will trap that moisture behind the panel, leading to mould or warping over time. Getting any structural or damp issues fixed before installing panelling is recommended, and panelling shouldn't be fitted over walls with known moisture problems. Choose a moisture-resistant board like Hidrofugo MR MDF, and check the wall is dry before fitting.

Full-height panelling can reduce usable space slightly, since the panel frame itself takes up a small amount of depth off the wall. To avoid this in a small room, use half-wall panelling instead of floor-to-ceiling, or choose a vertical slatted design — floor-to-ceiling panelling can actually make a room feel larger by adding a sense of verticality when used well.

It depends on the design. Simple, flat panel styles are the easiest for a confident DIYer to fit without professional help. More detailed grooved designs (fluted, ribbed, V-grooved) benefit from precise cutting and levelling, so many customers get boards cut to size and have a joiner fit them for a clean finish.

You can, but it's not recommended over anything you might need to access later. Panelling over electrical fittings or plumbing you may need to reach in future can be inconvenient if repairs are needed — you'd have to remove and refit the panel to get at them. Plan your panel layout around sockets, switches and radiators, or have cut-outs made in advance.

If fitted correctly — with screws or adhesive designed for removal, rather than heavy permanent bonding — panelling can be taken down with minimal wall damage, usually just some fixing holes to fill. Panels bonded directly to the wall with strong adhesive are harder to remove cleanly, so ask your installer about a removable fixing method if you might change the layout later.

Cleaning your panels is simple. Follow our easy guide to keep your MDF wall panelling clean and looking its best.