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The below tables show the typical surface appearance of Ecoply plywood and some suitable applications for each surface grade.

Natural variations in sheet grain pattern and surface colour are to be expected, with images being indicative of sheet appearance only.  Surface grade specifications are fully defined in AS/ NZS2269.

Ecoply Structural Square Edge Products

Face Grade B

Face Grade C

Face Grade D

Appearance grade with a solid sanded surface. Suitable for clear, stain and paint finishes

Solid sanded surface with filled holes and splits, with intergrown knots. Suitable for a basic paint finish

Non appearance grade allowing open imperfections up to 75 mm across the face veneer. Splits and knots allowable

Possible Uses:
  • Joinery/ Signs
  • Internal linings
  • Engineering components where a high visual finish is required
  • General construction
  • Structural gussets
  • Bins, boxes, crates
  • Hoardings
  • Non visual bracing
  • Strength critical pallets
  • Portal frame webs

Specialty Ecoply Products

Ecoply Grooved Lining

Ecoply Flooring

Ecoply Roofing

High appearance smooth sanded face with V grooves at 100 mm centres
Classic Grade
 - for clear, stain and paint finishes
Prime Grade
 - pre-primed for paint finishes only

Solid sanded C grade surface with tongue and groove edge profile on long edges. Features a second void free layer under face veneer

Unfilled D grade surface with tongue and groove profile on long edges

Possible Uses:
  • Internal linings
  • Partitions and feature walls
  • Sheltered soffits (H3 LOSP treated only)
  • Substrate for flooring coverings such as tiles and rigid coverings
  • Substrate for membrane systems where a smooth surface is required
  • Substrate for asphalt shingles
  • Substrate for roof systems where a smooth substrate is not required