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18mm BB/BB Birch Plywood Sheets

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Our 18mm birch plywood boards offer rugged durability and blonde hardwood beauty for your next heavy-duty woodworking project. Expertly engineered with cross-laminated birch veneers, these 18mm plywood sheets provide incredible strength and stability that resist warping while maintaining an affordable price.

Get your 18mm birch plywood cut to your exact specifications with our fast processing, precision, and CNC machining. With quick custom fabrication and shipping, our quality birch plywood keeps your build moving forward. Discover the versatility of these strong yet workable BB/BB graded boards for furniture, flooring, cabinetry, crates, and more demanding applications.

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18mm birch plywood is a superior quality sheet material with a smooth surface and a precision finish, making it suitable for a host of uses such as display signs, furniture, cladding and fascias. It’s also extremely popular for engineered structures, as it’s less likely to splinter and crack like MDF board so it can be used for everything from playground equipment and toys to doors and sheds. Birch plywood is popular for its versatility and potential to be used both in and outdoors. This dense wood has a pale colour that looks great on its own, or it can be stained and lacquered to great effect. For a popular cheaper option, offering slightly less rigidity is our 12mm birch plywood or OSB boards.

We also offer other plywood types such as marine plywood, for outdoor applications, and softwood plywood, for structural purposes requiring some flexibility.

Benefits & Applications of 18mm Birch Ply

With its attractive blonde wood grain, 18mm birch plywood provides beauty and strength. The thick 18mm boards resist bending and warping even under heavy loads. Birch plywood's layered construction also prevents splintering for smooth, durable edges that need minimal sanding.

Unlike solid hardwood ply, 18mm birch plywood offers affordability without sacrificing quality. For budget-friendly projects, birch ply can be combined with more premium wood types to balance cost. It also pairs well with hardwood veneers for creative mixed wood textures.

Despite its rugged durability, 18mm birch plywood maintains a great strength-to-weight ratio. The lightweight boards are easy to manoeuvre and cut to size with basic saws. Birch also takes finishes like paint and stain exceptionally well.

With advantages like strength, stability, workability, and aesthetics, it's easy to see why 18mm birch plywood tackles demanding applications like flooring, roofing, furniture, sheds, and concrete formwork. Discover how this versatile sheet material exceeds expectations.

Birch Ply Board Specifications

Material Plywood
Finish Birch
Thicknesses 12mm
Maximum Sheet Size 2420mm x 1220mm
Minimum Sheet Size 100mm x 50mm
Plywood Grades BB/BB
Manufacturers Tolerances +/- 10 % plus 0.4mm (e.g. 5mm cast sheet could vary from 4.1mm to 5.9mm)
Cutting Tolerances +/- 1mm

Frequently Asked Questions

What thickness birch plywood should I use?

For lightweight crafts and shelving, go with 4mm or 6mm birch ply. Use 9mm or 12mm for furniture, cabinets, and sturdier projects. 18mm+ birch plywood can be used structurally, such as for flooring.

Is it okay to use birch plywood outdoors?

Birch plywood is intended for indoor use only unless properly treated with exterior sealers. For outdoor projects, marine-grade plywood is a better choice.

How do I get a smooth finish on birch plywood?

Birch plywood's smooth sanded face allows for an easy quality finish. Stain, paint, lacquer, or varnish birch plywood for protection and aesthetics. Apply a sealer first for best results.

What's the best way to cut birch plywood?

Use a sharp fine-tooth blade and cut slowly to prevent tear-out on birch plywood edges. You can also score the cut line with a utility knife before cutting for cleaner edges.

Can birch plywood be glued effectively?

Yes, birch plywood can be edge glued or face glued successfully with PVA wood glue. Ensure proper spread, clamping pressure, and cure time for durable glue bonds.

How should I store birch plywood sheets?

Keep birch plywood lying flat, indoors, and away from moisture sources. Avoid leaning sheets against a wall long-term. Covering sheets helps limit dust and debris accumulation.

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4.7 / 5 899 reviews
Geoff Rowntree, 4th November
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Very good service, and nicely cut. Did the job perfectly! Many thanks
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LoisLogs, 30th October
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I ordered 6x replacement seat inserts for my dining chairs. Ease of ordering and quick delivery was appreciated. The only limitation was that my seats need a radius corner, and because they're not square, the additional cost to add this feature seemed disproportionately high. I do understand that machines need setting up etc but it became unaffordable. Instead I ordered them all with pointy corners, and I've rounded the relevant ones off myself with the coping saw and sand paper. Time consuming, but cheaper! Otherwise great new seat inserts, now awaiting their upholstery!
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Arai Takashi, 28th October
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Too late . And missing stuff takes 3 weeks to get
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Anthony S, 27th October
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Nicely made and good quality material. Fitted together well
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Natalie A., 27th October
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Great item! Highly recommend.
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VB, 26th October
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Beautiful ply. Accurately cut to my required sizes. Speedy and very friendly delivery. Highly recommend.
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Susan Lally, 26th October
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Delivered on time and a perfect fit.
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Peter Robinson, 26th October
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I received a refund, but the plywood in my view was poorly laminated with the outer sheets in particular coming away in small areas, one sheet had a small but significant warp. The service and follow up customer service and refund were all good.
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shaun porter, 25th October
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cut to perfection, delivered when promised, well packaged with no damage. Nothing to complain about here.
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Neil Fairbairn, 25th October
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It was exactly what I expected it to be.
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