The poplar plywood panel is made usually with an odd number of poplar veneers glued together and with cross-bonded fibres. The wood grain runs longitudinally and transversally in the outer faces.

 

Upon request, we can make panels with unidirectional (lamellar) grain.
1). Plywood for: Motorhomes and caravans, boat building, construction, design, DIY, packaging, and furniture.
2). Applications: Ideal for floorings, furniture, doors and windows, fittings, woodworking (even large-scale), educational material, hobbies, carpentry, and packaging.
3). Features: Lightweight/ Compact/ Stable/ Flexible/ Available in different sizes and thickness/ Easy to cut and machine
4). Bonding Class 1: for use in dry places.
Class 2: for use in moist places.
Class 3: for outdoor use.
5). Standards: UNI EN 636-1/ UNI EN 636-2/ UNI EN 636-3

 

 

 

 

 

Poplar veneer - EN 635-2 Class I (AB)

 

Faces that may remain visible - ideal for any type of finishing, i.e. clear coatings such as varnishes & lacquer, or pigmented finishes such as paints & laminates.
May contain a few pin knots or healthy & live knots without cracks, small, well-done putty repair work that blends well with the rest of the surface, and very light discolouration

 

Poplar veneer - EN 635-2 Class II (B)

 

Natural face with colour variations and healthy knots, suitable for coating with laminates, paints or varnishes.
May contain healthy, live knots up to 35mm diameter and small knotholes or cracks, so long as good repairs have been made.
May also contain light discolouration and some limited glue stains and good repairs

 

Poplar veneer - EN 635-2 Class III (BB)

 

Commercial face with putty work performed - ideal for non-visible uses and overlaying with laminates and veneers.
May contain healthy knots up to 50mm diameter, small loose knots, cracks, bark and overlapping.
May also include natural discolouration, glue stains, repairs and any form of putty work and repairs.

 

Poplar veneer - EN 635-2 Class IV (C)

 

Plywood face designed for packaging and similar uses.
May contain all the natural wood characteristics and various processing defects, provided these do not compromise the functions of the plywood. (NB: The presence of fungi and metal parts is not allowed)