Martin Howlett Furniture uses MEDITE MR to create…

Having first used MEDITE products when he was in college, Martin of Martin Howlett Furniture is well-versed in using MEDITE’s MDF panels to bring his beautiful projects to life. So much so that he has been using them throughout his 25-year career to create the cabinets, wine rooms and media walls of his customers’ dreams.

Thanks to the product’s ability to deliver the consistently high quality results that a master furniture maker needs, Martin has chosen to use MEDITE MR for a wide range of products including shaker door production, carcasses, shelves, mouldings and even skirting for free-standing furniture. Martin has created his projects using a range of thicknesses of MEDITE SMARTPLY’s moisture-resistant MDF panels, including MEDITE MR 6mm, 12mm, 18mm, 25mm and 30mm.

Although he has tried products from a range of brands when creating his projects, Martin notes, “I always come back to MEDITE because its spray finish is so consistent, and you just don’t get that with other products I’ve tried.”

Martin repeatedly turns to MEDITE MR because it doesn’t absorb paint like similar products he has tried in the past. Martin estimates that using MEDITE MR requires around 50 percent less paint, explaining that MEDITE MR needs only three primer coats and two top coats of paint while similar products require many more primer coats. He also explained that when applying paint to the panels, the finish is completely smooth and free of any imperfections, which has not been the case with other MDF products he has tried.

“When customers expect nothing but perfection every time, I need a material that delivers the best possible results consistently. This is why I choose MEDITE — in fact, customers often ask me how the finish looks so good, and the answer is MEDITE MR!”

When asked how he achieves his desired finish using MEDITE MR, Martin notes, “It's all about the process. It machines really well when using table saws and hand power tools and it sands up perfectly, which enables superior finishes when the panels are sprayed with paint.”

He also prefers using MDF panels in some applications rather than solid timber panels as he believes they work better in a lot of cases. “With solid timber panels, you run the risk of experiencing substantial shrinkage either during the building process or after installation, which means you’re guaranteed to get a call back from an unhappy customer. But with MEDITE MDF, that doesn’t happen since the panels don’t shrink as much.”

From start to finish, including drawing, cutting, spraying and installation, Martin’s projects usually take around three to four weeks to complete. MEDITE MR has saved him time at all stages of the process thanks to the panels' consistency and ability to take but not absorb paint once applied. Furthermore, the guarantee that the panels will be the exact thickness he needs means that he does not have to make allowances for error margins when drawing in the workshop, saving him time and making the entire creation process easier.

For more information on MEDITE MR and its applications, visit https://mdfosb.com/en/products/medite-mr

About Martin Howlett Furniture

Martin Howlett Furniture hand makes and installs high-end bespoke furniture for clients across Sussex and Surrey. Some of Martin’s main projects include media walls, wardrobes and wine rooms. With 15 years at his independent firm and 25 years’ experience, Martin has perfected his skill and craftsmanship having created countless pieces for over 250 happy clients.

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