Panel Cores

Veneered or laminated plywood & MDF panels

using a range of carefully specified panels

Plywood for laminating

Birch

High Density Pine

Lightweight Poplar

Hardwood

MDF

plywood or MDF for veneering onto

Birch

HD Pine

Poplar

Hardwood

MDF

Relative Price

Birch

Lightweight Poplar

Hardwood

MDF

HD Pine

Price

Core

Density

Core

18mm 2440 x 1220

Relative Weight

Density m3

18mm Density m2

Birch

Hardwood

MDF

Lightweight Poplar

High Density Pine

11.5 - 12.6kg

640-700 kg

690 kg

450 kg

650 kg

640-700 kg

35.5 kg

36.4 kg

24 kg

37 kg

36.4 kg

12 kg

8 kg

11.9kg

11.5 - 12.6kg

Core

18mm 2440 x 1220

Relative Weight

Density m3

18mm Density m2

Birch

Hardwood

MDF

Lightweight Poplar

High Density Pine

11.5 - 12.6 kg

640-700 kg

690 kg

450 kg

650 kg

640-700 kg

35.5 kg

36.4 kg

24 kg

37 kg

36.4 kg

12 kg

8 kg

11.9 kg

11.5 - 12.6 kg

Core

18mm

2440 x 1220

Density

kg/m3

18mm Density

kg/m2

Birch

MDF

Poplar

HD Pine

11.5 - 12.6

640-700

690

450

640-700

36.4 kg

24 kg

37 kg

36.4 kg

12

8

11.5 - 12.6

Size & Thickness

Plywood

Usually in stock

Forward order

Not available

Core

Birch

HD Pine

Poplar

Poplar

Birch

2440

1220

3050

1525

2440

1220

2500

1220

3100

1530

Size

4

6

9

12

15

18

21

24

27

30

35

40

50

Core Type

Birch

HD Pine

Poplar

Poplar

Hardwood

Birch

2440 x 1220

3050 x 1525

2440 x 1220

2440 x 1220

2500 x 1220

3100 x 1530

Board Size

4mm

6mm

9mm

12mm

15mm

18mm

21mm

24mm

27mm

30mm

35mm

40mm

50mm

MDF

Usually in stock

Forward order

Not available

Core Type

2440 x 1220

3050 x 1220

4mm

6mm

9mm

12mm

15mm

18mm

22mm

25mm

36mm

30mm

40mm

38mm

45mm

50mm

Core

2440

1220

3050

1220

4

6

9

12

15

18

22

25

36

30

40

38

45

50

Core Options

Multi-laminated plywood is strong, dimensionally stable and can provide an aesthetically pleasing edge

Birch Plywood

Baltic birch plywood is the premium option

Birch plywood core board for laminating or veneering
Baltic birch core veneered plywood

Core

Relative Weight

Relative Price

Birch

High Density Pine Plywood

A cost effective high quality panel

Softwood plywood core board for laminating
softwood panels with veneers

Core

Relative Weight

Relative Price

Pine

Poplar Plywood

Lightweight panel for when weight is a consideration

Core

Relative Weight

Relative Price

Poplar

low weight plywood laminated
low density plywood for laminating or veneering
hardwood plywood for veneering
hardwood plywood for laminating

Hardwood Plywood

Cost-effective panel with the strength, screw retention and water-resistant properties of plywood

Consider for projects where edges will be lipped or concealed

Core

Relative Weight

Relative Price

Eucalyptus

MDF

An affordable panel available in a wide range of dimensions

Core

Relative Weight

Relative Price

MDF

MDF board Oak veneered

Plywood Handling & Storage

Movement, Moisture & Storage

Why panels move

All timber-based panels are hygroscopic - they absorb and release moisture in response to their environment. This is a natural characteristic of wood in general. Changes in humidity can cause panels to expand, contract or bow.

How to store panels

Panels should be stored flat on a level surface, supported evenly across their full area. Stack them horizontally - never lean panels against a wall. Keep them in a dry, well-ventilated space away from direct heat sources and damp floors.

Acclimatisation before use

Allow panels to acclimatise in the environment where they will be installed. A minimum of 48 hours is typical, though larger or thicker panels may need longer. This allows the moisture content to equalise with the surrounding conditions, significantly reducing the risk of movement after installation.

Prices

We deliver throughout the UK

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