The Cutlist Blog

We understand how important it is to be able to price up work and make orders in the simplest way possible. Often our customers are doing these types of tasks in addition to spending a full day onsite, so the last thing they want to do is to spend hours battling with their computer. Our customers can now benefit from our new online ordering system meaning they can submit orders for pricing at the click of a button, an effortless step in our streamlined process. Because we are always striving to

At CutList we strive to bring our customers the very best quality of product we can achieve, and that means continuously making improvements where we can. The introduction of our brand new Homag S300 edge bander last month was an upgrade we are immensely happy with. We are incredibly proud that we have been able to make this change while still providing edge banded panels at competitive prices. This new machine has also meant we can increase our offering to provide edging services for 8mm to 60m

We know that doors are often thought of as the finishing touch for most interiors projects. Bespoke kitchens and furniture are transformed with shaker doors, a style that is timeless and synonymous with practical, minimal design. At CutList, our shaker doors are expertly crafted to your measurements, ensuring a flawless finish with unsurpassed quality.  Why would I order my shaker doors? Ordering made-to-measure 5-piece MDF shaker doors from Cutlist instead of making them yourself means

With all the choice there is in the new Egger Decorative Collection 24+ swatch book, we thought it would be a great time to help explain the myriad of Egger surface textures and their codes. As always, the range perfectly covers every possible option you and your customer might require for your projects. What Egger says Lets dive in and have a look below to see what Egger says about their products… ST40 Feelwood Oakgrain- Very close to the style of a matt-oiled veneer in t

New machine month!  We’re always working hard to improve our service and the quality of the products we send out, so this month we’re very excited to have installed a brand new Homag S300 edge bander in the Cutlist workshops.  What does this change for our customers? We strive to achieve the very best edge banding results on all sheet materials and with this machine, the output is stunning. The tightest glue lines and smoothest edging is produced, panel after panel. Th

We understand the quality of our customer’s work starts with the quality of ours, that’s why everything we do is rubber-stamped with a quality guarantee. We always work to exceed expectations, this drive is only one reason we are the chosen panel provider for thousands of wood workers and builders up and down the UK. Our customers can put their faith in our service and for good reason, we stand by our products. If we’ve missed the mark, we will jump to a solution immediately

In the autumn of 2023, we launched our Tag & Win competition. The competition was simple, we asked our customers to tag @cutlist.co.uk in their Facebook or Instagram post showing the use of our products, and they would automatically be entered into our Tag & Win competition to win a £100 voucher to spend with Cutlist. The response to this competition was fantastic, with many cabinet makers and woodworkers tagging and sharing their work with our community. It’s always very ex

Crack the outsourcing code and watch your business fly. The furniture industry is full of expert woodworkers and tradesmen making the very best furniture and interiors up and down the country, but there’s a downside to selling your skills by the hour, there’s never enough time in the day! With a few small changes to your working habits, this situation can be greatly improved. Embrace outsourcing. Set the scene You know how it rolls, deadline pressures, a new enquiry you don&rsqu

With 2023 whizzing by, its only a few months to go before industry-leader, Egger, launch their new Decorative Collection 24+ due February 2024. One of the more popular manufacturers of MFC, Egger have always offered a comprehensive range of woodgrain, coloured and textured decors, but like all things in design, trends come and go. If you’re not moving forward, you’re moving backward Egger have always had a strong range of MFC decors, with a mix of contemporary, classic and modern

Written by Alex Langstaff-Ellis November 2023 We know the range of melamine-faced chipboard is huge, but some projects call for something a bit more durable, or perhaps you’d like to specify the core board. For these orders, our special pressing service is the answer. Why would I have a laminate specially pressed? A specially pressed laminate allows you the flexibility in choice. Unlike Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) which is offered in restricted options, with a specially pressed lam

Written by Alex Langstaff-Ellis October 2023 With hundreds of MFC boards available, picking the right one can feel like an impossible task. Choosing by brand is a great way to start your search, before narrowing your search through the different decors and finishes. Here are our thoughts on the marketing leaders and where they excel. Egger Egger are one of the biggest players in the Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) market. Being one of the biggest brands means their network and product suppor

The fuzz We’ve all seen an MDF cabinet which has been poorly prepared before paint. Furry edges on show forever. The fuzz, fur, fibrous edges are a result of the paint soaking into the MDF fibres, fixing them in their random order. Lower-quality MDF is more prone to this issue than the premium brands, but regardless of the brand, if the edge is not sanded or prepared properly, you’ll never get rid of the fuzz. What’s the point? The reason for edge banding MDF edges is to prepare the en