Decorative Plywood
Made from Radiata Pine, Big River’s Appearance Grade Structural Plywood is a very cost effective option and is used across a wide range of decorative plywood applications.
Able to manufacture in any face grade combination of B, C or D grades with A’s available in limited quantities, Big River’s Appearance Grade Structural Plywood can be tailored to suit your needs.
A Grade face offers the highest quality appearance and is suitable for clear finishing where the surface decorative appearance is paramount. A grade veneers in radiata are limited in availability, if you require large numbers of sheets please contact us so we can work with you to find a suitable product to meet your needs.
B Grade face is an appearance grade plywood that is preferred for high quality paint finishing. This face veneer quality should be specified for applications requiring a high quality paint finish.
C Grade face offers a filled and sanded face suitable for the application of various coverings. It is also often used as a low cost alternative for the back of sheets that are not directly visible in situ.
D Grade face is a low cost option that is not graded for appearance. It is only suitable for us on the back of sheets that are not to be seen.
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Appearance Grade Structural Plywood
Made from Radiata Pine, Big River’s Appearance Grade Structural Plywood is a very cost effective option and is used...
Structural and general building
Frequently Asked Questions
What is decorative plywood made from?
Made from Radiata Pine, Big River’s Appearance Grade Structural Plywood is a very cost effective option and is used across a wide range of decorative plywood applications.
What are the different decorative plywood grades?
Able to manufacture in any face grade combination of B, C or D grades with A’s available in limited quantities, Big River’s Appearance Grade Structural Plywood can be tailored to suit your needs.
A Grade face offers the highest quality appearance and is suitable for clear finishing where the surface decorative appearance is paramount. A grade veneers in radiata are limited in availability, if you require large numbers of sheets please contact us so we can work with you to find a suitable product to meet your needs.
B Grade face is an appearance grade plywood that is preferred for high quality paint finishing. This face veneer quality should be specified for applications requiring a high quality paint finish.
C Grade face offers a filled and sanded face suitable for the application of various coverings. It is also often used as a low cost alternative for the back of sheets that are not directly visible in situ.
D Grade face is a low cost option that is not graded for appearance. It is only suitable for us on the back of sheets that are not to be seen.
What is the thermal expansion tolerances for decorative plywood grades?
Average coefficient of thermal expansion for structural plywood is approximately 4.5 x 10-6 mm/mm/°C compared with 11 x 10-6mm/mm/°C for steel.
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