Description
Quick answer: Anti-slip phenolic plywood is a birch-core, film-faced plywood sheet with a textured surface for added grip and durability. Supplied in full 2440 × 1220mm (8 × 4) sheets in 12mm and 18mm for trailer floors, van conversions, platforms, transport interiors and other hard-wearing flooring or panel applications.
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What is phenolic plywood?
This is birch-core plywood faced with a tough phenolic film and a textured anti-slip surface. The film helps protect the face from wear and moisture, while the textured finish provides more grip than a smooth plywood face.
Is this Buffalo Board?
No. Buffalo Board is a brand name. The term is also commonly used by customers looking for this type of anti-slip phenolic plywood, but this product is not manufactured by the Buffalo Board brand.
If you searched for Buffalo Board because you need a textured phenolic sheet for a trailer, van, platform or working floor, this is the comparable type of sheet to consider.
What is phenolic plywood used for?
Phenolic plywood is commonly used where a durable, easy-to-clean and moisture-resistant working surface is needed. Typical applications include trailer flooring, van conversions, commercial vehicle interiors, platforms, staging, workshop areas, transport applications and hard-wearing panels.
12mm or 18mm phenolic plywood?
| Thickness | Sheet size | Typical choice |
|---|---|---|
| 12mm phenolic plywood | 2440 × 1220mm | Lighter flooring, lining and panel work where the sheet is suitably supported. |
| 18mm phenolic plywood | 2440 × 1220mm | Heavier-duty flooring, trailer floors, platforms and jobs needing greater stiffness. |
The correct thickness depends on the support spacing, expected load and overall construction of the project.
Is phenolic plywood waterproof?
Phenolic plywood should not be treated as fully waterproof. The film-faced surface offers good resistance to moisture and wear, but cut edges, drilled holes and damaged areas expose the plywood core. Seal exposed edges and penetrations where moisture resistance matters.
What does film-faced plywood mean?
Film-faced plywood has a resin-impregnated surface bonded to the plywood face. On this board the phenolic film provides the hard-wearing surface, while the textured finish creates the anti-slip working face.
Can phenolic plywood be cut or machined?
Yes. Phenolic plywood can be cut, drilled and machined using suitable woodworking tools. Cutting exposes the plywood core, so newly cut edges should be sealed where the board may encounter moisture.
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