The thickness and size of a sheet of plywood: price, type and scope of application

Plywood - one of the most popular materials. It is used for construction, furniture manufacturing. It is used in shipbuilding, the automotive industry. In this article you will find out what the thickness and dimensions plywood sheet materials prices, depending on its structure, cover.

Areas of use of the product

The laminate used in many industries. In construction it is used for the production of forest facade, roof arrangement, partitions.

Modern technologies frame construction It involves the use of plywood as one of the basic materials. In the furniture production material for manufacturing demand cabinets, shelves, sofas and chairs. Of this material are made seats for stadiums, children's playgrounds.

In the automotive industry of the wood sheet produced walls and floors in trucks and trailers, containers and in the manufacture of railway carriages.

plywood

A multilayer material may have a rigid or flexible structure. Plywood is easily bent, for this reason it is used in construction to form curved shapes.

The surface is covered with plywood sheet veneer or laminate. Such a coating improves the wear resistance of the product and its resistance to moisture and UV. Veneers are used for decoration.

According to the manufacturing characteristics of the material is divided into:

• Veneer;
• chipped;
• Rotary.

Most often, it is possible to meet Rotary products. In the process of production logs removed thin layer of wood. The layers are glued with glue on natural or synthetic basis, after hot pressed press. After forming the desired number of layers of the plywood is subjected to grinding, is impregnated with special structures, laminated if necessary.

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classification of products

Breed of wood
Coniferous		For the manufacture of sheets used fir, spruce, pine, at least - cedar. The peculiarity of this material - thanks to the excellent decorative qualities of expressive texture softwood. This material was used for finishing, lacquered. Sometimes part of the sheet may be inner layers of hardwood, and the outside - of conifers.
hardwood		With this article, use aspen, alder, poplar, linden and birch. The product has a smooth, homogeneous structure.
Are glued on the composition
FC		An example of such products can serve as a sheet of plywood GOST 3916.1-96. Technical characteristics of the material contains information about using karbomidnogo adhesive. It is considered an environmentally friendly and can be used for interior applications and in production furniture. Such sheets are made from birch.
PSF		The moisture resistance of the product is achieved by the use of fenilformaldegidnyh resins. This material is better not to use for finishing the indoor formaldehyde are dangerous to human health. This sheet can be installed on roof, Used for billboards, construction of fishing boats.
FKM		The layers of this product glued with melamine resin. The advantage of this adhesive is that it is harmless, but at the same time, has excellent moisture-proof characteristics. Plywood FCM - moisture resistant. It can be safely used for furniture and work inside the house.
ABF		The product is not resistant to moisture. It is glued albuminokazeinovymi adhesives having a natural basis. Of such material can be laid flooring in the nursery, make baby furniture.
bakelized		Bakelite sheet layers bonded resins. Such a connection makes the sheet very durable and wear resistant. It can withstand even the impact of the salty sea water. Due to a stable response to changes in air temperature from minus to plus fifty fifty degrees, bakelite plywood can be used under extreme north and the tropics. In Bakelized goods are four types: FB, PBS, PBS-1, 1A-FBS. They vary in moisture resistance.
Surface treatment
Unpolished		It is used for rough work, can be placed on the roof or used as the material partitions. May have cracks, bumps, and other surface defects.
Polished on one side		The treated part of the sheet may be coated with a varnish or paint. The product is used for covering surfaces. On the flat side of the sheet is easy to glue wallpaper.
polished two-way		Such material is used for manufacturing objects furniture. Ideal surface of the product on both sides makes it possible to produce complex designs from it.
laminated		Most often laminated veneer hardwood. Laminating used melamine, preserves the natural structure of wood. Two other variants coating formaldehyde or PVC film, a sheet made extremely durable and impervious to moisture. Sometimes laminated plywood has a textured surface. This coating has anti-slip properties.

Note! In manufacturing finished products packaged in packs of forty centimeters thick metal tape fixed packets.

We should also be said about formwork plywood. Its main task - shaping poured surface. Usually after work, the formwork is removed, but sometimes it can remain as additional reinforcement.

such product specific requirements: it must be durable and moisture-resistant, resistant to mildew. Ideally suited for this purpose water-resistant plywood Bakelite, but the price per sheet of this material, "bite." this will cost too expensive formwork. Simply purchase a laminate of low grade, it can be used two - three times.

Note! Some species of laminated products have a layout that allows convenient set up and fill the formwork.

Grade, thickness and dimensions plywood sheet on product prices

Sorts

product price depends on its grade. There are five grades of plywood:

• Designation E are elite items to the processing of varnish or laminate. The products possess a completely smooth surface without flaws;
• first grade stands for good quality and can be used for finishing work. It differs from the E in the presence of small gaps: dropping out knots and no more than three wormholes serried cracks up to twenty centimeters and small deviations in color of the sheet;

• Class II may have more defects: six wormholes dozen fused knots and cracks up to thirty centimeters long. This material is mainly used as a rough surface for alignment;
• third grade, respectively, has even greater drawbacks, including - oozing adhesive joints and gaps in the layers. These sheets can be used for the production of packaging boxes and a rough construction work;
• fourth grade is of poor quality, a plurality of defects and is used only for packaging.

Note! Weight plywood sheet size 122 by 244 centimeters and a thickness of 4 mm - about eight kilograms.

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dimensions

The thickness and size of the veneer, the prices for it are interrelated. The thickness of the sheet ranges from three to forty millimeters. Sheet sizes also vary, depending on the manufacturer. The most common options (in centimeters):

• 122h122;
• 122h244;
• 135h152.5
• 155h155;
• 150 x 300.

Note! Some manufacturers produce products according to customized size.

Usual plywood and laminated (sheet size and price)

The cost of conventional veneer begins with RUB 330 with minimum dimensions 152 by 152 centimeters. A sheet and a half to three meters will cost at least five hundred rubles.

Plywood laminated, sheet size and price

Price plywood 18 mm (1220h2440) weighing 37 kilograms will be about 1,900 rubles.

A few tips for choosing

Before buying plywood, waterproof laminate or conventional, should be defined with its purpose.

Ask the shop staff, of which wood manufactured. Birch material looks very attractive, in addition, this timber is suitable for the manufacture of formwork and interior room. Pine - a very durable and will last a long time. It is used for floors or walls.

Pay attention to the surface of the sheet: it should be flat and smooth, with no bubbles or color inclusions.

For furniture suitable sheet thicknesses of up to nine millimeters, for construction work - no less than twelve.

When choosing the material for interior works pay attention to its brand name and composition of the adhesive. The best choice - the product labeled FC.

The results on

We have determined that the thickness and size of plywood sheets, their prices have a direct link. The thicker and larger leaves - so it is more expensive.

For finishing works better to buy plywood category E or 1st grade, ground round. For rough construction works are suitable products 2 varieties. When you purchase should pay attention to the marking material and choose the class corresponding to the nature of the work.