Fire Rated MDF / Timber Veneer Panels

Featurecraft’s Fire Rated MDF / Veneer Panels is a hard-wearing, fire safe and fire retardant decorative lining system for walls and ceilings.

  • Natural or black MDF finished with your choice of timber veneer. View Veneer Species
  • Suitable for direct fix and suspended ceiling systems
  • 5 year product warranty
  • Ideal for custom engraving
  • Hard-wearing and impact resistant
  • FSC® and PEFC™ certified plywood available on request, contributing towards Greenstar & Homestar projects
  • Achieves Group 1S fire rating without the need for any intumescent coating to be applied
  • Various acoustic perforation patterns can be applied to achieve up to 0.95 NRC. View Acoustic Panelling Perforation Library

Featurecraft’s fire rated MDF veneer panels offer a durable and safe solution for enhancing interior spaces. Crafted from high-quality fire rated MDF, these panels are finished with your choice of timber veneer panels, creating a premium look for a ceiling or walls. Fire rated MDF is perfect for both residential and commercial settings, they combine visual appeal with fire safety, achieving Group 1S fire ratings without needing additional coatings. Timber veneer panels are suitable as part of an interior MDF ceiling or wall panels, or a partition wall; our fr MDF panels provide a seamless, custom finish that meets stringent safety standards.

Designed with versatility in mind, our fire rated MDF panels are suitable for direct fix or suspended MDF ceiling systems. They come in a variety of sizes including 2400 x 120mm, 2700 x 1200mm, and 3000 x 1200mm, with options for custom dimensions. Thickness choices range from 12mm to 18mm, allowing for tailored applications. Our products are all proudly made in New Zealand, timber veneer panels can be supplied pre-finished in natural or custom stains and washes. For acoustic needs, perforated versions with different patterns can reach NRC values up to 0.95, improving sound absorption within busy environments.

At Featurecraft, innovation and sustainability are at the core of our offerings. Our fire safe panels are FSC® and PEFC™ certified, supporting green building initiatives like Greenstar and Homestar. The panels also feature impact resistance and low formaldehyde emissions, ensuring a healthier indoor environment. Installation options include adhesive, concealed, or exposed screw fixing, making them adaptable to various architectural requirements. Backed by a five-year warranty (up to ten years for residential use), our fire rated MDF veneer panels deliver both performance and aesthetic flexibility, helping designers push creative boundaries while prioritising safety.

FR MDF / Timber Veneer Panels Product Details

Size Options

2400 x 120mm
2700 x 1200mm
3000 x 1200mm
Custom sizes available

Thickness Options

12mm, 16mm, 18mm

Pre-finished /Unfinished

Pre-finished in Natural or Custom (Various stains and washes are available on request). All panels are finished in our factory, located in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Veneer Cut

Crown cut (unless specified otherwise). Other cuts  may be available on request

Backing

Perforated Panels: 1mm Felt (Various colours)
Non-perforated Panels: No backing

Application

Interior Walls, Interior Ceilings, Ceiling Tiles

Installation Methods

Adhesive Fix, Concealed Fix, Exposed Screw Fix

Warranty

5 Years Commercial / 10 Years Residential

Sound Installation /
NRC Rating

For maximum acoustic performance we recommend that panels are installed over 20 -100mm acoustic blanket. NRC values of up to 0.95 are achievable, depending on the perforation pattern and panel thickness

Environmental

Green Building Rating: VIEW  DATA SHEET
FSC® Chain of Custody and PEFC Certification are available on request

Fire Rating

Group 1S (NZ)
Group 2 (AU)

Formaldehyde Emissions

Low Emissions (E1 or less)

FR MDF / Timber Veneer Panels Finishing Options

MDF Species
FR Natural MDF
MDF Species
Name
FR Natural MDF
FR Black MDF
MDF Species
Name
FR Black MDF
Timber Veneer Species
White Ash Veneer
Veneer Species
Name
White Ash Veneer
European Beech Veneer
Veneer Species
Name
European Beech Veneer
American White Oak Veneer
Veneer Species
Name
American White Oak Veneer
Acoustic Perforation Designs
Holes
Acoustic Perforation Designs
Name
Holes
Slots
Acoustic Perforation Designs
Name
Slots
Grooves
Acoustic Perforation Designs
Name
Grooves
Timber Stains
Washed Natural
3D Wall Planks
Name
Washed Natural
Grey Wash
Timber Stains
Name
Grey Wash
Blonde
Timber Stains
Name
Blonde
Stains can only be applied to a natural finished veneer
HPL/Melamine
Glenorchy Walkway – Rustic
HPL/Melamine
Name
Glenorchy Walkway – Rustic
Flax Weave – Soft
HPL/Melamine
Name
Flax Weave – Soft
Rotorua Geyser – Light
HPL/Melamine
Name
Rotorua Geyser – Light

Installation

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Typical Direct Fix Ceiling or Wall System
Exploded View
Name
Typical Direct Fix Ceiling or Wall System
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Typical Direct Fix Ceiling or Wall System
Exploded View
Name
Typical Direct Fix Ceiling or Wall System
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