Red Deal Pine Panel 1800 X 250X18Mm

When it comes to putting up solid, dependable shelving in the sitting room, hallway, or home office, this Red Deal Pine Panel is one of the most versatile boards you can have in the workshop. Measuring 1800mm in length by 250mm wide with a sturdy 18mm profile, it hits the ideal proportions for standard book displays, alcove shelving, and kitchen pantry storage without taking over the room.

What makes this Red Deal Pine Panel such a reliable choice over cheap chipboard or unseasoned timber planks is its edge-glued laminated construction. Narrow staves of kiln-dried pine are bonded side by side under high pressure, which balances out internal grain tensions and helps prevent the board from cupping, bowing, or splitting as the house heats up during the winter. It comes planed square and pre-sanded smooth, so you can skip hours of rough prep work and get straight to cutting and fitting. Because it is supplied unfinished, you have free rein to match your existing woodwork using clear varnish, hardwax furniture oil, warm wood stains, or a classic painted finish.

You can drop into our builders' counter right here in Loughrea to inspect our timber panels and chat with the team about your setup. While you're picking up your boards, make sure to take a look at our Woodcare & Finishes for stains, primers, and clear topcoats, browse our Hardware & DIY section for sturdy shelf brackets and wall fixings, or check out our Hand Tools to make sure you have the right saw and spirit level to hand. Starting with a straight, true Red Deal Pine Panel means your shelves go up square, hold their weight without sagging, and look brilliant for years to come.

Technical Specification

• Material: Solid Red Deal Pine (European Redwood / Scots Pine).

• Length: 1800 mm (approx. 1.8 metres / 6 feet).

• Width: 250 mm (25 cm / approx. 9.8 inches).

• Thickness: 18 mm.

• Construction: Edge-glued laminated solid timber staves (glulam board).

• Surface Condition: Planed smooth, pre-sanded, and supplied untreated.

• Moisture Content: Kiln-dried to minimise expansion and movement in heated indoor rooms.

• Edge Profile: Clean, square-cut edges on all four sides.

Product Features

• Practical 250mm Depth: The standard classic depth for book collections, kitchen pantries, and living room display shelves.

• Laminated Stability: Multi-stave construction balances out natural grain forces to resist twisting and cupping.

• Pre-Sanded Faces: Smooth, clean finish cuts down on workshop prep time before applying your chosen finish.

• Coating Friendly: Takes clear polyurethanes, wood waxes, Danish oils, and furniture paint evenly.

• Solid Wood Strength: Carries heavy loads without sagging, bowing, or crumbling under bracket fixings.

• Clean Workability: Cuts cleanly with hand or circular saws and accepts biscuit joints, dowels, and pocket screws securely.

• Natural Wood Grain: Features warm, authentic pine grain patterns with tight, sound knots throughout.

Q&A Section:Q: Is 250mm wide enough for standard book shelving? A: Yes, 250mm (just under 10 inches) is widely considered the standard depth for domestic bookshelves, giving plenty of room for hardbacks, novels, and decorative pieces.

Q: How far apart should I space the shelf brackets? A: For an 18mm solid timber board supporting normal book or pantry weight, spacing your brackets between 600mm and 700mm apart will ensure the shelf stays rock solid with no visible sag over time.

Q: Do I need to treat the timber if it's going inside a dry cupboard? A: It is always best to apply at least a light coat of clear varnish, wax, or oil to all faces and cut ends. Unsealed pine absorbs ambient humidity changes in the home, and sealing it ensures it stays dead flat and wipes clean easily if something spills.

DELIVERY FEES & TIMESCALES

Shipping per Item: For standard-sized deliveries that may take multiple parcels

Delivery Terms for Appliances and Old Appliance Removal

If you purchase a washing machine or any other appliance and request the removal of your old appliance, please specify this in the comment section at checkout. Ensure that your old appliance is disconnected and placed outside the premises, ready for collection.

Please note that our drivers can only deliver to your doorstep and are not permitted to enter your property.

Bulky and Fragile Goods

Delivered to the nearest port for offshore islands.

Large Bulky Items and Large Appliances delivered by courier.

| - Large home appliances, Fridge freezers/Washing Machines/Dryers/cookers, etc. | 5-10 working days for nationwide delivery |

| - Note: Ensure old appliance is disconnected and outside premises ready for return. | Text notification before the day of delivery with an estimated time |

| - Drivers can only deliver to your doorstep and cannot enter your property. | Assistance required for large items. | Some bulky items may be delivered on a pallet. We regret that we’re unable to collect the empty pallet after delivery, and kindly ask that you make arrangements for its disposal. Thank you for your understanding. |

Click and Collect: FREE (see pick-up location on map below)

How it works

1. Receive an email confirming your order.
2. Your order will be processed by our website team.
3. Receive a text message confirming that your order is ready for collection.
4. No Click & Collect Order can be picked up unless you have the text message confirming that it's ready for collection.

CLICK & COLLECT Pick up Point

Open Mon to Sat from 9.30am to 5.30pm

RETURNS

Damaged and Faulty Goods

If your goods are damaged or faulty, we will replace the goods free of charge. If you do not want a replacement, delivery charges may be incurred to collect the item from you. Do not install any damaged items. This counts as acceptance of goods and the item is then non-returnable and non-refundable. Damaged goods must be reported within 48 hours of delivery, please contact us by emailing websales@beattys.ie or by phone on (091) 841403. In the event that goods are received in a damaged state please retain the product together with any packaging and contact us within 48 hours of receipt with photographic evidence. In the case of an item being faulty we may require an inspection by a manufacturer's qualified engineer to be carried out on the item in the location where it is installed. This is so the nature of the fault can be ascertained before we can arrange for a replacement.

All products leave our premises in perfect condition. The customer must notify the carrier (or postman) of even the slightest trace of damage (holes, signs of crushing, etc.) to the parcel, and refuse the package if necessary.

Unwanted Goods

Do not install or use any unwanted items. This counts as acceptance of goods and the item is then non-returnable and non-refundable. You have a statutory right to return unopened goods up to 14 days after receiving your order (“the cooling off period”) and you have a further 14 days to return the goods. If you are not ordering a replacement, a charge may be incurred to collect the item from you. You must notify us of your wish to cancel within 14 days, starting the day after delivery. Please email websales@beattys.ie or phone (091) 841403 to advise.

You have the choice of returning the goods via your own means ( Beattys of Loughrea, Church Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway) or requesting that we collect them. If you request collection, we will collect the goods on the next available date that one of our delivery vehicles is in your area. You have a duty of care while the goods are in your possession and we reserve the right to charge you for any damage that may have occurred during this period.

We reserve the right to apply re-handling charges for returned items under some circumstances:

• The goods received back are 'as new' but incomplete; i.e. missing components and/or accessories.
• The returned products are missing their original packaging.
• The cancellation was requested after the 14 day notification period.

 We do not accept returns and will not provide refunds under the following circumstances:

• The goods you wish to return are in any condition other than 'as new'.
• The goods have been installed and/or used.
• Cables have been cut or terminated.

Refunds will be reimbursed within 30 working days of the cancellation date.