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Phenolic plywood is a true workhorse in the world of building materials, which can safeguard against the harshest conditions. It is a high-performance birch plywood, faced with a phenolic resin that gives exceptional durability, slip resistance and moisture protection. 

Crafted from cross-laminated birch veneers, each panel is bonded with a phenol-formaldehyde resin adhesive and overlaid with a textured phenolic film on one face for grip and a smooth, sealed reverse. It is the ideal choice for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and outdoor applications. Whether you're constructing heavy-duty shelving, creating durable flooring, or building outdoor structures, phenolic plywood offers unparalleled performance and longevity.

Buy your phenolic plywood sheets cut-to-size, with fast delivery, precision cutting and great customer service from our UK team.

Please note: Our Phenolic Hexagrip is a dark off-black colour, not a true jet-black.

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Key Features

Exceptional Durability

Phenolic plywood is one of the most durable engineered wood products available. Built from birch hardwood veneers with phenolic resin adhesive (Class 3, exterior grade), it is incredibly resistant to moisture, chemicals, and extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C to 120°C. This unmatched durability ensures a long service life even in the harshest environments.

Superior Anti-Slip Surface

The textured phenolic surface features a mesh-like pattern that provides exceptional traction and anti-slip properties. This non-slip surface helps prevent accidents and ensures a secure footing, even in wet, oily, or slippery conditions, making it an ideal choice for industrial and commercial applications where safety is paramount.

Unlimited Customisation Options

At Cut My, we understand that every project has unique requirements. That's why we offer phenolic plywood sheets in any size or dimension, tailored to your exact specifications through our state-of-the-art cutting and fabrication capabilities. Whether you need custom cutouts, drilled holes, or intricate shapes, our team can deliver precise and accurate customisations.

Versatile Applications

Thanks to its remarkable strength, durability, and ability to withstand harsh conditions, phenolic mesh plywood can be easily drilled, routed, and fabricated to create cutouts or other customizations. This versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries, from industrial flooring to truck bed liners, outdoor furniture, aquaculture tanks, and more.

Common Uses and Applications

Industrial Flooring and Walkways

The anti-slip surface, chemical resistance, and exceptional durability make phenolic ply an ideal choice for industrial flooring, walkways, and work platforms in factories, warehouses, and other heavy-duty environments. Its ability to withstand heavy foot traffic, machinery, and potential chemical spills ensures a safe and long-lasting flooring solution.

Truck Bed Liners

The rugged nature of phenolic plywood, combined with its anti-skid properties, makes it a popular material for lining truck beds. These liners protect the bed from damage while ensuring cargo security during transportation, preventing loads from shifting or sliding, even in wet or slippery conditions.

Outdoor Furniture and Landscaping

Resistant to weathering, moisture, and UV radiation, our non-slip plywood is an excellent choice for outdoor furniture, benches, picnic tables, and landscaping projects. Its durability ensures long-lasting performance, even when exposed to harsh outdoor elements.

Marine Applications

The ability of phenolic plywood to withstand prolonged exposure to water and wet environments makes it a go-to material for aquaculture tanks, docks, boat decking, and various marine applications. Its resistance to moisture and chemicals ensures a long service life in these demanding conditions.

Playgrounds and Recreational Facilities

The anti-slip surface and durability of phenolic plywood ensure safe play areas for children's playgrounds, recreational facilities, and sports venues. Its resistance to weathering and impact ensures long-lasting performance, even under heavy use.

Technical Notes

  • Core: 100% birch plywood (hardwood throughout)
  • Overlay: Phenolic resin film (dark brown)
  • Reverse: Smooth phenolic moisture barrier
  • Water Resistance: High, but not fully waterproof – edges must be sealed for outdoor use
  • Fire Resistance: More fire-retardant than standard plywood, but not fireproof

Specifications

Material Plywood
Finishes Phenolic Square Mesh, Phenolic Hexa Grip
Thicknesses 12mm & 18mm
Maximum Sheet Size 2420mm x 1220mm
Minimum Sheet Size 100mm x 50mm
Cutting Tolerances +/- 1mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between phenolic board and ordinary plywood?

The key difference is the type of resin used for bonding the wood veneers. Phenolic ply uses phenolic resins which provide superior moisture resistance, durability, and anti-slip properties compared to ordinary plywood that uses less durable adhesives.

How does the anti-slip surface of phenolic plywood work?

The anti-slip surface of phenolic plywood features a mesh-like pattern or texture that creates a roughened surface with increased friction. This texture interrupts the smooth surface, providing tiny grooves and ridges that grip onto footwear or tyres, preventing slips and falls in wet, oily, or slippery conditions. The anti-slip surface ensures a secure footing, enhancing safety in industrial, commercial, and recreational applications.

Is this dual sided?

Please note that only one side of the plywood face is phenolic. The opposing side is non-textured. 

Is phenolic ply water-resistant?

Yes, phenolic board is highly water-resistant and can withstand prolonged exposure to moisture without deterioration or delamination, making it ideal for wet environments and outdoor applications. It is however important to seal the edges if exposed to wet and humid environments.

Is phenolic plywood fireproof?

While phenolic plywood is not completely fireproof, it does have excellent fire-retardant properties due to the phenolic resins used in its construction, making it more fire-resistant compared to regular plywood.

Is phenolic plywood the same as marine plywood?

No, phenolic board and marine plywood are not the same. Marine plywood uses water-resistant resins but does not offer the same level of moisture resistance and durability as phenolic board, which is specifically designed for wet and harsh environments.

Can you customise my board?

Absolutely! At Cut My, we specialise in providing fully customized sheet materials. Our state-of-the-art equipment and skilled technicians allow us to offer unlimited customisation options, including cutting to precise sizes, drilling holes, creating cutouts, and fabricating intricate shapes. Whether you need a custom-sized sheet for a walkway or complex cutouts to use in your camper, we can deliver tailored solutions to meet your specific project requirements.

Delivery depends on the size of your order

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4.7 / 5 904 reviews
NW, 27th November
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Easy to order, well priced, delivered swiftly, well packed and cut accurately. What more could you ask for.
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Elizabeth Westray, 24th November
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Good quality. A little expensive because I was having it cut to size before shipping. Used as backing for exterior mosaics.
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Peter F., 20th November
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The best quality I have used. Am very pleased.
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Elizabeth Grisdale, 20th November
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The plywood is always top rate never warped or dented
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Robert Potter, 19th November
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Professional job
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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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