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  • ACF Panel Board, raw 3mm HDF panel with a 40mm deep edge, side angle on white
  • Two ACF Panel Boards stacked in the workshop, raw HDF surface with no canvas
  • ACF Panel Boards in several sizes stacked in the workshop, showing the 40mm edge
  • Back of ACF Panel Boards, showing the cross-braced frame behind the HDF panel
  • Two ACF Panel Boards in different sizes, smooth raw HDF ready to seal and prime
  • Four ACF Panel Boards in different sizes on a workshop table
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Panel Board, 40mm Deep Edge

“The panels are exceptionally well made and quite heavy made of quality materials.”
Ali Witchell
Depth40mm
FabricRaw 3mm HDF panel
CoatedRaw: seal and prime before painting
Warp proofNeeds to be sealed front and back
Sag proofNeeds to be sealed front and back
From £11.56

for 2 panels · from £5.78 each

Choose your size

Product Details

  • Raw 3mm HDF painting surface
  • 40mm deep-edge box board frame
  • Smooth uniform face with no visible grain or knots
  • Must be sealed correctly before painting (read FAQ below)
  • Seal both sides and all edges with an acrylic sealer
  • Apply gesso or your chosen ground after sealing
Product Details
  • Raw 3mm HDF painting surface
  • 40mm deep-edge box board frame
  • Smooth uniform face with no visible grain or knots
  • Must be sealed correctly before painting (read FAQ below)
  • Seal both sides and all edges with an acrylic sealer
  • Apply gesso or your chosen ground after sealing
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Choose your size

Red tag sizes are in our Black Friday sale.

6" x 8"
£11.56
Red tag152mm x 203mm£5.78 per panel
8" x 8"
£18.95
Red tag200mm x 200mm£9.48 per panel
10" x 10"
£21.95
250mm x 250mm£10.98 per panel
10" x 12"
£21.95
Red tag255mm x 305mm£10.98 per panel
12" x 12"
£23.95
300mm x 300mm£11.98 per panel
10" x 14"
£23.95
255mm x 355mm£11.98 per panel
12" x 16"
£26.95
Red tag305mm x 406mm£13.48 per panel
16" x 16"
£30.95
Red tag400mm x 400mm£15.48 per panel
14" x 18"
£29.95
Red tag355mm x 457mm£14.98 per panel
16" x 20"
£31.95
Red tag406mm x 501mm£15.98 per panel
16" x 23.5"
£39.95
Red tag400mm x 600mm£19.98 per panel
20" x 20"
£41.95
Red tag500mm x 500mm£20.98 per panel
18" x 24"
£38.95
Red tag457mm x 610mm£19.48 per panel
20" x 24"
£42.95
Red tag501mm x 610mm£21.48 per panel
24" x 24"
£48.95
Red tag600mm x 600mm£24.48 per panel
24" x 30"
£53.95
Red tag610mm x 762mm£26.98 per panel
35.5" x 23.5"
£70.95
900mm x 600mm£35.48 per panel
31.5" x 31.5"
£78.95
Red tag800mm x 800mm£39.48 per panel
30" x 40"
£86.95
Red tag762mm x 1016mm£43.48 per panel
35.4" x 35.4"
£89.00
900mm x 900mm£44.50 per panel
40" x 40"
£98.95
Red tag1000mm x 1000mm£49.48 per panel
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Specifications

Sold inPacks of 2
ClothRaw HDF
WeightNo fabric. Raw HDF
Coating / primerNone: seal both sides and edges, then gesso
Depth40mm
StrainerEngineered box frame, 3mm HDF panel
Use withOil, Acrylic, Collage, Mixed media, Palette knife, Heavy texture, Resin
Recommended forArtists who prepare their own surfaces
MadeManufactured in South Africa

What artists like about the Panel Board, 40mm Deep Edge

“My intention is sculptural art and the quality of board is very solid.”
Terri-Lynn Matthyser
“Look and feel well made. Looking forward to priming them and starting a whole new way of working.”
Jamie Charteris
“they are very strong well made. No extra reinforcement needed.”
Nadia Janse van Rensburg

Questions artists ask

Does this panel need to be sealed before painting?

Yes, please follow the MITRA Insights on Preparing HDF

To enhance HDF's archival qualities, MITRA suggests:

- Sealing both sides and all edges of the panel with a high-quality acrylic dispersion (e.g., GAC 100 or an equivalent sealer).

- Following up with an acrylic gesso or another suitable primer to create a barrier that reduces potential acidity migration from the HDF and improves paint adhesion.

Why use HDF instead of plywood?

HDF gives you a smoother, more even surface with no visible grain or knots, which makes it better for artists who want a cleaner, flatter painting ground.

What kind of techniques is it good for?

It works well for oils, collage, mixed media, palette knife work, heavy layering and resin pouring because the panel stays firm and does not sag like a stretched surface.

Before I buy this, should I consider Box Board Canvas instead?

Yes, depending on how you plan to use it. Box Board Canvas gives you the same solid support as the Panel Board, but with our 100% Virgin Polyester canvas already stretched over the HDF surface. That saves you the sealing and preparation step, while still giving you a firm, stable painting surface.

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