Ultrastock 1/2" 61" x 97" MDF Panel

UltraStock MDF Board Panels For Versatile Use

UltraStock MDF board panels provide a 1/2 inch thick standard core panel in a 61 x 97 size, giving consistent sheet dimensions for cabinet components, fixtures, or shop projects that need repeatable layouts. As an MDF product from Georgia-Pacific, the panel offers a uniform fiber core, which supports predictable machining and layout when cutting multiple identical parts. The MDF 1/2X61X97 format gives a balance between weight and rigidity, helping when handling sheets on saws or CNC tables in a small to mid-size shop. This UltraStock panel is CARB II and TSCA Title VI certified, which addresses formaldehyde emissions and matters for projects where regulated composite wood is required. The panel is classified under board panel products and MDF sheet stock, so it fits workflows that already use MDF components for painted or laminated casework, fixture faces, or interior panels.

Key MDF Panel Capabilities For Shop Workflows

• This UltraStock MDF panel can be painted with excellent results, so sprayed or rolled finishes lay down evenly across the sheet, supporting consistent appearance on doors, panels, and trim runs.
• The panel can be printed, which allows direct graphics or patterns to be applied to the MDF surface, useful for signage, display panels, or branded fixture elements.
• It can be stained, so the surface accepts color, giving options when matching design palettes or creating a specific look while using a stable MDF substrate.
• The panel can be veneered, allowing a decorative wood or specialty veneer layer to be applied over the MDF core, providing a flat, stable base for higher-end visible surfaces.
• It can be laminated, so high-pressure laminate or similar surfacing bonds well to the face, supporting durable worktops, cabinet exteriors, and interior fixture surfaces.
• Machined edges can be finished smoothly and evenly, which helps routed profiles, joinery cuts, and exposed edges accept paint or other finishes without rough spots.

MDF 1/2X61X97 Sheet Handling And Use

The MDF 1/2X61X97 size provides a predictable 61 x 97 sheet, which simplifies optimizing cut lists for cabinet sides, shelves, or panel components on panel saws and CNC equipment. The 1/2 inch thickness offers a mid-range profile that suits many interior panels and components where full 3/4 inch stock is not required, helping manage material usage across a job. As a standard core UltraStock MDF sheet, the internal structure supports consistent cuts and routed details along the full length and width, which is valuable when nesting parts closely. The CARB II and TSCA Title VI certification supports use in environments that reference these emission standards, aligning the sheet with many regulated project requirements.

Using This Georgia-Pacific MDF In Projects

Where This UltraStock MDF Panel Performs Well

This UltraStock MDF 1/2 inch panel from Georgia-Pacific works well wherever a flat, consistent sheet is needed for painted, printed, stained, veneered, or laminated finishes. The 61 x 97 dimension suits interior projects that benefit from a slightly oversized sheet versus nominal 4 x 8, giving extra material for trimming edges or recovering from layout changes. Because the surface accepts paint, print, stain, veneer, and laminate with excellent results, a single stock item can serve multiple finish systems on a project, simplifying material selection. Machined edges that finish smoothly and evenly support routed profiles on cabinet doors, display frames, or panel reveals where the edge will be visible after finishing. Being part of the MDF, sheet stock category, this panel integrates easily into shop workflows already set up for MDF machining, sanding, and finishing equipment.

Why These MDF Details Matter For Consistent Results

The combination of a 1/2 inch thickness and standard core construction means each cut part stays close to its intended dimension, helping maintain squareness and alignment across assemblies. The ability to paint, print, stain, veneer, or laminate on the same base sheet reduces changeovers between different core materials, which can streamline inventory and setup time. Smoothly finished machined edges reduce the need for heavy edge filling before topcoating, which can shorten finishing steps and support more predictable results on profiled edges. The CARB II and TSCA Title VI certifications give the panel a defined emission profile, which is important when specifying composite wood materials on projects that reference these standards in their documentation. Working with a Georgia-Pacific UltraStock MDF product also lets shops standardize on a known MDF class for repeat jobs, supporting consistent machining parameters over time.

Common Questions About UltraStock MDF Board Panels

Select UltraStock MDF 1/2 Inch For Versatile Panels

The UltraStock MDF 1/2 inch, 61 x 97 panel from Georgia-Pacific combines a standard core with a surface ready for paint, print, stain, veneer, or laminate, so one sheet supports varied finish demands. CARB II and TSCA Title VI certifications align the panel with composite wood emission standards, which matters when specifying materials on regulated projects. The ability to machine edges that finish smoothly and evenly further supports clean profiles and exposed edges in visible applications. For cabinet shops, fixture builders, or woodworking operations planning interior panels and components, this MDF 1/2X61X97 sheet offers a practical balance of thickness, size, and finish flexibility.