Overlaid and coated plywoods
Birch, combi, combi mirror and conifer plywood panels can all be supplied overlaid or
coated to meet specific user requirements. The main types of surfaced panels manufactured by the Finnish plywood industry are as follows.
PHENOLIC FILM FACED, SMOOTH
A phenolic resin impregnated film is pressed on both surfaces of the board under high
pressure and temperature. All panels are edge sealed to minimise moisture penetration.
Film faced plywood panels have improved resistance to abrasion, moisture penetration,
chemicals, insects and fungi. They have a smooth, hygienic, easy to clean surface. The
colour is normally dark brown but panels are also available in light brown, green, yellow,
grey, red or black. Panels can also be supplied with heavier films than the usual 120 g/
m2
film, e.g. 170 g/m2
, 220 g/m2
and their combinations.
PHENOLIC FILM FACED, TEXTURED
Plywood panels overlaid with phenol resin impregnated film. An additional textured pattern is pressed onto one or both surfaces. Imprinted wire mesh pattern improves slip
resistance characteristics. A wide variety of coatings as well as embossed surface patterns to provide slip resistance is available.
PAINTING FILM FACED
Plywood overlaid with phenol resin impregnated film suitable for painting. This film provides
a sealed, stable base for painting operations and may not necessarily require priming or
other preparation. Recommended for all exterior applications. Also available ready primed.
MELAMINE FILM FACED
Plywood panels with a variety of melamine resin film surfaces which are ideal for many
decorative and industrial applications including the food industry. The most common colours are white and light grey.
SPECIAL PRODUCTS
In addition to these more common overlaid plywoods produced by all Finnish plywood
manufacturers there is a wide variety of other special products produced only by some
mills. These products include: painted and stained plywood, veneered plywood, CPL or
HPL laminate faced plywood, polypropylene plastic foil coated plywood, glass fibre reinforced surfaces, metal and mineral aggregate faced plywood and plywood provided with
sound insulation.
Scarf jointed MAXI size panels
Both unsurfaced and overlaid panels are available in giant sizes. Standard panels are
scarf jointed in the face grain direction and then bonded together with a special resin.
The maximum panel size varies according to the plywood type and surface finish required. The largest panel available is about 13000 mm x 3000 mm.
Machined panels
Panels can be drilled, profiled and machined to order using modern CNC technology at
the plywood mill.
