{"product_id":"phenolic-plywood","title":"Anti-Slip Phenolic Birch Plywood – 12mm \u0026 18mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anti-slip phenolic plywood is a birch-core, film-faced plywood sheet with a textured surface for added grip and durability. Supplied in 2440 × 1220mm (8 × 4) sheets, choose 12mm or 18mm for trailer floors, van conversions, platforms, transport interiors and other hard-wearing flooring or panel applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is anti-slip phenolic plywood?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnti-slip phenolic plywood is plywood faced with a tough phenolic film and a textured mesh surface. The film helps protect the face from wear and moisture, while the textured finish provides more grip than a smooth plywood face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product uses a birch plywood core and is intended for jobs where a hard-wearing working surface is more useful than a decorative timber face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs this Buffalo Board?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Board is an active brand name, although the term is also commonly used when people are looking for this type of anti-slip phenolic plywood. This product is not manufactured by the Buffalo Board brand; it is Wern-Wood's birch-core anti-slip phenolic plywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you searched for Buffalo Board because you need a textured phenolic sheet for a trailer, van, platform or working floor, this product is the comparable type of sheet to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is phenolic plywood used for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhenolic 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 heavy-duty panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e12mm or 18mm phenolic plywood?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose 12mm where a thinner and lighter sheet suits the support and intended use. Choose 18mm where you need a thicker, stiffer sheet for heavier-duty flooring or panel applications. The correct thickness still depends on the support spacing, expected load and overall construction of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSheet size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical choice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2440 × 1220mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighter flooring, lining and panel work where the sheet is suitably supported.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2440 × 1220mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavier-duty flooring, trailer floors, platforms and jobs needing greater stiffness.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIs phenolic plywood waterproof?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhenolic plywood should not be treated as fully waterproof.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat does film-faced plywood mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilm-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 mesh texture creates the anti-slip finish used for flooring and transport applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCan phenolic plywood be cut or machined?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSheet size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth thicknesses are supplied as 2440 × 1220mm sheets, commonly called 8 × 4 sheets. Imperial sizes are a familiar reference only; use the listed metric measurements when planning cuts or checking fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your thickness\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelect 12mm or 18mm above to see the correct price and add the required sheet to your basket. For other sheet materials, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardwood-plywood\"\u003ePlywood Sheets\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sheet-materials\"\u003eSheet Materials\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wern-wood","offers":[{"title":"12mm","offer_id":56795642724676,"sku":"BUFF19","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18mm","offer_id":56795642757444,"sku":"BUFF18","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7068\/7812\/files\/18mm-Birch-Core-Anti-Slip-Hexagon-Phenolic-Faced-Film-Buffalo-Plywood-2.jpg?v=1789050483","url":"https:\/\/www.wern-wood.com\/products\/phenolic-plywood","provider":"Wern-Wood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}