When it comes to construction materials, plywood has long been a popular choice due to its strength, versatility, and affordability. One type of plywood that has gained increasing popularity in recent years is film faced birch plywood. In this blog post, we will discuss the unique properties of film faced birch plywood, its advantages, and its various applications.

What is Film Faced Birch Plywood?

Film faced birch plywood is an engineered wood product made from multiple layers of thin birch veneers bonded together using a cross-grain technique. What sets this plywood apart is the addition of a specialized phenolic film, which is applied to one or both surfaces of the plywood. This film provides a smooth, glossy finish that offers a range of benefits in terms of durability, appearance, and ease of use.

Advantages of Film Faced Birch Plywood

1) Durability: The phenolic film on the surface of the plywood not only adds a layer of protection against moisture but also makes it more resistant to wear and tear. This means that film faced birch plywood can withstand heavy use and harsh conditions, making it suitable for a variety of applications.

2) Easy to clean and maintain: The smooth, non-porous surface of the film faced birch plywood makes it easy to clean and maintain. This is particularly beneficial in applications where hygiene is important or where the plywood may be exposed to dirt and grime.

3) Aesthetic appeal: It is available in a range of colors and finishes, allowing you to choose the perfect look for your project. The glossy surface also adds a touch of elegance and professionalism to any application.

4) Increased resistance to moisture: The phenolic film helps to create a barrier that protects the plywood from moisture, making it suitable for use in damp or humid environments.

5) Improved surface finish: The film faced surface provides a smoother finish compared to regular birch plywood, making it ideal for applications where a high-quality surface is required.

Applications of Film Faced Birch Plywood

It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:

1) Construction and formwork: The strength, durability, and moisture resistance of film faced birch plywood make it an excellent choice for concrete formwork, as well as for constructing walls, floors, and roofs.

2) Furniture and cabinetry: The attractive appearance and smooth surface of film faced birch plywood make it a popular choice for creating stylish and functional furniture and cabinetry.

3) Vehicle interiors: The durability and ease of cleaning of it make it suitable for use in the interiors of trucks, trailers, buses, and recreational vehicles.

4) Signage and displays: The smooth, glossy surface of film faced birch plywood makes it an ideal material for creating eye-catching signs and displays.

5) Marine and outdoor applications: The moisture resistance of film faced birch plywood makes it suitable for use in boats, docks, and other marine or outdoor projects.

XUZHOU CHANGYU WOOD: Black Film Faced Plywood

When you need high-quality film faced plywood for your construction projects, turn to Xuzhou CHANGYU Wood’s Black Film Faced Plywood. This innovative product offers a range of specifications and features that make it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications.

While the film color of this plywood is available in red, brown, black, and other colors, the most common film colors are brown and black. Brown film usually has better quality than black film, but not always. An experienced salesman from Xuzhou CHANGYU Wood can help you determine what quality you need for your project.

Xuzhou CHANGYU Wood offers both local films made by Chinese companies and imported films made by foreign companies such as Dynea. If you require the best film for your plywood, they will use Dynea film, which is the best brand in China.

XUZHOU CHANGYU WOOD: Brown Film Faced Plywood

Plywood comes in different glues, including Phenolic-WBP and Melamine-WBP. These glues give you the flexibility to choose the right glue for your specific needs, ensuring that your plywood will be strong, durable, and moisture-resistant.

This plywood comes in a variety of sizes, including standard dimensions such as 1220x2440mm and 1250x2500mm as well as large and big sizes and even special sizes tailored to your specific needs. The widest size can be 2000mm, with a maximum length of 6000mm.

Xuzhou CHANGYU Wood Brown Film Faced Plywood is available in a range of thicknesses, from 4mm to 50mm. This makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, including construction formwork panels, stairs, car trailers, and containers.

XUZHOU CHANGYU WOOD: Black Oversize Film Faced Plywood

The Black Oversize Film Faced Plywood is available in a range of sizes: small (915x1830mm, 610x2500mm), standard (1220x2440mm, 1250x2500mm), and big (1500x3000mm/1525x3050mm), with the option of customization to meet your specific needs.

This product comes in a variety of thicknesses, ranging from 12mm to 40mm. It is made with peeling veneer, poplar, combi, eucalyptus, birch, pine, and meranti hardwoods or finger joint recycled cores, making it strong and durable.

The face and back of this product are coated with phenolic paper film, including options such as dynea, enso, local, smooth, ultra brighten, and anti-slip (wire mesh). The glue used is phenolic formaldehyde adhesive (PF) or melamine WBP glue (MUF), with emission content of formaldehyde ranging from E0 (PF glue) to E1/E2 (MUF).

Black Oversize Film Faced Plywood is certified by CE, CARB, EPA, FSC, and ISO 9001, and has a moisture content of 8% to 12%. If you are in need of reliable and high-quality film faced plywood for your construction projects, look no further than Xuzhou CHANGYU Wood’s Black Oversize Film-Faced Plywood. Contact them today for more information.

Conclusion

Film faced birch plywood with a decorative film facing is a great choice for many applications. The strength and moisture resistance of the core plywood is combined with the attractive look of the decorative covering to make this material perfect for almost any setting.