Film faced plywood is formwork plywood coated with a phenolic or PP film that gives concrete a smooth finish and can be reused many times. ASU Trading imports film faced plywood in 1220 × 2440 mm sheets, commonly 12 and 18 mm, and delivers from Sharjah to Dubai and every emirate.
Specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sheet size | 1220 × 2440 mm (4 × 8 ft) |
| Thickness | 12 mm and 18 mm common; others on request |
| Film | Green PP film or brown/black phenolic film |
| Core | Combi, hardwood or poplar, depending on brand |
| Glue | WBP (water and boil proof) |
| Edges | Sealed with paint |
| Packing | Strapped bundles; for example 52 sheets per bundle for 18 mm PP Tech |
Brands, cores and thicknesses vary from container to container. We confirm the exact specification on your quotation.
PP film or phenolic film?
PP (plastic) film plywood has a thicker plastic face and is chosen when you want the most reuses from each sheet. Phenolic film plywood (brown or black) is the classic formwork sheet and is usually the more economical choice. Both give a smooth, fair-faced concrete finish.
Where it is used
- Slab formwork on H20 beams or props
- Wall and column formwork
- Fair-faced concrete where the finish will be seen
- Any job where sheets will be reused across several pours
Not sure if you need film faced or plain shuttering ply? Read film faced vs shuttering plywood and how many times you can reuse it.