Plywood Interior Poplar Primed

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Product information

  • Easy to paint
  • Hardly splinters
  • Easy to machine
  • Lightweight
  • Not suitable for outdoors
  • Primer is applied coarsely and may contain irregularities
  • Can warp

Description

Plywood sheets can be used for countless different projects. Plywood interior poplar primed is the lightweight form of plywood, but despite that still a structurally strong material. It saves work when you want to paint the material. It is used for indoor carpentry. Because it is a fairly soft wood type, it is very suitable for machining.

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Product properties

Specific gravity (kg/m3)400
AppearanceUnfinished
Face gradeBB/BB
Thickness9 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm, 18 mm
Type Plywood
VariantPlywood Interior Poplar Primed
GrainNo
Application (climate)Indoors
Wood type of surface layerPoplar
CorePlywood / triplex
Functional useConstruction and lumber
ColourWhite
PrimedYes
Quality mark70% PEFC
Sheet structureMultiple layers
Top layer typePrimer / Film
Top layer2 sides

Order cut-to-size plywood interior poplar primed sheets online

Easily order cut-to-size plywood interior poplar primed sheets online. Plywood can be cut or milled to size into various shapes. The most commonly chosen shape is a rectangle, but we also mill circles, ovals, hexagons or even parallelograms for you. Do you want to have your do-it-yourself project neatly finished? Then choose one of the available (edge) finishes.

Plywood poplar primed: what is it?

Interior poplar primed plywood is the lightweight variant of plywood with a white primer. The primer is applied coarsely and may contain irregularities. Sometimes a preliminary treatment by sanding and filling is still necessary before varnishing. The unevenness of the wood itself may also be visible through the primer.

When weight plays a role in your project, this is the perfect choice! Plywood is made up of various veneer layers. These layers are glued crosswise on top of each other. This results in a stable sheet. The top layer of this sheet material is finished with a primer so that it is easy to finish, but the edges are not finished.

Primed top layer

Plywood Interior Poplar Primed, the name says it all, is finished with a primer layer. Board material with a primed top layer offers immediate time savings and an improved finish, as the material is already pre-treated. Moreover, it is cost-saving. It is a practical and efficient choice when you want to finish your project quickly. However, bear in mind that the edges are not finished and the primer layer still needs to be sanded.

In principle, board material with a primer coating can be painted immediately. It is suitable for all paints: acrylic (water-based) and alkyd (turpentine-based). Do you want to enjoy your paintwork for longer or will the surface be used intensively? Then first apply a primer layer before applying the final coat.

Visibility quality BB/BB

The quality of plywood surface layers is indicated by letter combinations and refers to the visual assessment of plywood wood. There is a letter designation for the visible side (top) and one for the reverse side (bottom). It refers to the quality of the deck veneer, the quality of the gluing, for example, is indicated differently. Read here more about all view qualities.

This board material has the visible side BB/BB. This means that both top layers have the same visible side. A plywood panel rated BB/BB has generally a better visual quality than panels with lower ratings. The wood usually has a smooth and even surface with minimal imperfections. Colour variations, knots, repairs and other irregularities are rare and kept to a minimum.

Because of its high visual quality, plywood with BB/BB sight grade is often used in applications where aesthetics play an important role. It is used for furniture, cabinets, interior finishing, decorative projects and other applications where the wood surface is visible.

It is important to note that visibility quality may vary depending on local standards and specifications. It is advisable to consult the specific ratings and standards of the manufacturer or supplier when buying plywood to ensure that the wood meets the requirements for the intended application.

In general, plywood with BB/BB visible grade provides a high-quality and aesthetically pleasing surface for visible applications. It combines good visual quality with the inherent strength and durability of plywood.

Available thicknesses of plywood interior poplar primed

Plywood can be ordered in different thicknesses. You can easily specify your desired thickness during the ordering process. This way you can be sure that the sheet material meets your requirements: both the size and thickness of the material. The following thicknesses are available: 9 mm, 12 mm, 15 mm and 18 mm.

Machining plywood interior poplar primed sheets

Plywood poplar primed is a soft wooden sheet type. It is easy to work with. Make sure you have sharp tools for minimal splintering. For drilling holes, we recommend a wood drill with centring tip. Pre-drilling is recommended, but not required. Plywood can be finished with lacquer, stain or paint. Use an edge sealer to finish the edges of plywood to prevent the lacquer or stain from being absorbed into the sheet material, which can lead to the veneer layers loosening.

Specific applications of plywood interior poplar primed

Plywood poplar primed is very suitable for indoor projects such as finishing work, moulds and wall cladding. But decorative applications such as furniture, cabinets and toys can also be made of this fine material.

Alternatives to plywood interior poplar primed

Is primed poplar not the right type of wood for your job or are you looking for a variant with a natural wood look? Then go for plywood interior poplar or plywood birch. If so, see our other plywood panels below:

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