The sheets arrive rolled up in a 4' tube looking like a giant toilet roll middle
It is called laminate.
'Formica' is one of the big brand names.
You cam also get MDF / Chipboard already surfaced with laminate.
'Conti Board' is one of the common makes of that, though there are many others.
If you want 'real wood' appearance, look at veneered plywood - you can get it in various sizes and thicknesses, with eg. mahogany or walnut veneer on one side.
Info:
http://www.formica.eu/me/product-overvie...
http://www.jastimber.co.uk/plas-15mm-col...
http://www.norbord.co.uk/products/osb/co...
http://www.pbplywood.co.uk/veneered-birc...
You might consider Contact - adhesive backed vinyl on a roll. Available at Wilkinsons and most DIY places.
Wickes have this type of thing and will cut it to size for you .
Hi, I know that the manufactured board MDF doesn't look that attractive, and was wondering if there was any type of sheet which I can glue on to it, which would have the image of a nice wood style on it. After doing some research, I found out this was called laminting, and was wondering where in the UK I could buy this from. I know i'd be able to get the glue (Contact cement) from B&Q, but don't know where id be able to get the laminated sheets from? Also, are they even called laminated sheets????
