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Melamine board price depends mainly on core type (particle board vs MDF vs HMR), whether the colour\/pattern is ready-stock or custom, thickness, and order volume. As with any engineered panel, there’s no single fixed price \u2014 request a quote based on your exact specification.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Melamine board price varies more than most buyers expect, because “melamine board” isn’t one product \u2014 it’s a decorative surface applied to different core materials, in a wide range of colours, patterns, and thicknesses. A ready-stock solid colour on a standard particle board core is priced very differently from a custom emboss pattern on an HMR core. This guide breaks down the real cost drivers so you can request an accurate quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Determines Melamine Board Price?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bahan Inti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Melamine faced chipboard (MFC) can be built on a few different cores: standard particle board (ready-stock options include E2, E1, CARB P2, E0, E0S grades), MDF, or HMR (High Moisture Resistant) core<\/a> for custom orders. HMR and MDF cores generally cost more than standard particle board core due to the material and processing involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready Stock vs Custom Colour\/Pattern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the biggest price factors. Ready-stock boards use the Solid Colour Collection<\/a> and are priced more efficiently because they’re produced at standard volume. Custom orders \u2014 Premium, Stone, Wood & Non-Wood designs, or embossed textures like Alutex, Rainy, Timber, or Fabric \u2014 cost more and require a minimum order quantity, since they’re made to request rather than held in inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ketebalan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Melamine board is available from 6mm up to 30mm in ready stock, with custom thicknesses available by request. Thicker boards use more core material and generally cost more per sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Single-Sided vs Double-Sided Finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ready-stock boards come double-sided with the same finish on both faces. Custom orders can specify a different colour, pattern, or emboss on each face \u2014 useful for cabinet doors where both sides are visible, but this customization adds cost over a standard double-sided sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Order Volume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As with most panel products, larger and more standardized orders are priced more efficiently than small, mixed custom orders. If a project can be planned around ready-stock colours and standard thicknesses, it typically costs less than a fully custom specification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shipping and Logistics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For international buyers, freight cost, container efficiency, and destination handling fees often make up a meaningful share of total landed cost \u2014 this is separate from the factory price of the board itself and can vary significantly by destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melamine Board Specifications That Affect Your Quote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Spec<\/th>Options<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Size<\/td>1,220 x 2,440mm or 1,220 x 2,740mm<\/td><\/tr>
Ketebalan<\/td>6\u201330mm ready stock; custom by request<\/td><\/tr>
Core (ready stock)<\/td>Particle board E2 \/ E1 \/ CARB P2 \/ E0 \/ E0S<\/td><\/tr>
Core (custom order)<\/td>MDF, HMR, or particle board (E2\/E1\/CARB P2)<\/td><\/tr>
Design (ready stock)<\/td>Solid Colour Collection<\/td><\/tr>
Design (custom order)<\/td>Premium, Stone, Wood & Non-Wood, plus emboss textures<\/td><\/tr>
Face<\/td>Double-sided (ready stock); different design per face (custom)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to Get an Accurate Melamine Board Quote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Start with ready-stock options<\/strong> if your timeline or budget is tight \u2014 Solid Colours in standard sizes are the fastest and most cost-efficient path.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Confirm if you need HMR or MDF core<\/strong> based on the application (moisture exposure, structural demand), not just the surface finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Check the minimum order quantity<\/strong> before specifying a custom colour, pattern, or emboss \u2014 this affects both price per sheet and lead time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Decide single vs double-sided design early<\/strong> \u2014 changing this mid-order is more costly than specifying it upfront.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Ask for landed cost<\/strong> on international orders, not just factory price, so you can compare suppliers on a true like-for-like basis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Common Buying Mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n