Overview
Film faced plywood: thickness, overlay and core
Film faced plywood combines a concrete-contact overlay with a plywood core. Choose the overlay, inner veneers and bond together for your formwork specification.
Choose brown, black or red film, a nominal film weight within 90–240 g/m², and a single-sided or double-sided arrangement. CUZI supplies 4–30 mm panels with poplar, birch, eucalyptus or mixed cores. Bring the face, reverse and core into one order line so the sample and price describe the same construction.
When a mixed core is part of the formwork specification, use the combi and eucalyptus core brief to identify inner veneers and layer order. Keep this product’s film, bond, thickness and site-use requirements in the finished-panel inquiry.
Comparing a film surface with a marine product requirement? Our marine versus exterior plywood guide separates the underlying panel, bond and overlay in the purchase brief.
Specify the underlying bond alongside the film surface. The WBP and plywood bond-class guide helps connect the exposure and panel construction with a named test requirement.
Applications
Film plywood for slab forms, wall forms and stock supply
Slab & wall forms
Match sheet dimensions and the panel layout to the pour plan. Include the concrete surface reference and the formwork system's panel requirements.
Cut formwork panels
Mark joint positions, tie holes and trimmed edges on the drawing. Connect each cut item with its edge-treatment and pack reference.
Contractor & merchant stock
Build an identifiable mix of constructions and thicknesses for upcoming work. Keep sample references and customer requirements against each stock item.
For a full pour and handling schedule, explore shuttering plywood. A walking or vehicle floor can start with the dedicated anti-slip floor specification, including the surface and complete floor assembly.
Specifications
Supply specifications
Regular sizes mm · width × length
On request
Other sheet sizes and cut-to-size panels on request.
| Nominal thickness | 4–30 mmView measured panel data → |
|---|---|
| Core / substrate | Poplar, birch, eucalyptus or mixed core |
| Surface finish | Brown, black or red film; 90–240 g/m²; single-sided or double-sided |
| Reuse grades | 10–15 uses; 15–25 uses; 30+ uses. Select the grade with the panel construction and site requirements. |
Measured product data
SGS · Hardwood plywood with film facing
- Bending strength
- 54.7 MPaGB/T 17657-1999
- Modulus of elasticity
- 5360 MPaGB/T 17657-1999
- Surface bond strength
- 1.40 MPaGB/T 15102-2006
GB/T 17657-1999 · GB/T 15102-2006 · GB 18580-2001
Details for your application
Panel construction and finishing
| Working face | Film faced plywood for concrete-contact formwork, shuttering and specified site applications. |
|---|---|
| Core & bond | Poplar, birch, eucalyptus or mixed core; ply lay-up and required bond performance quoted for the chosen construction. |
| Overlay & reverse | Brown, black or red film, 90–240 g/m²; single-sided or double-sided, with the working face and reverse identified in the item schedule. |
| Edge treatment | Factory edge seal and requested cut-edge or drilled-hole treatment included in the panel schedule. |
| Formwork requirements | Concrete-finish reference, cut layout and product-data requirements matched to the project specification. |
| Order mix | Minimum one container; mixed loads available, with quantities and pack identification by construction. |
Quote the film, core and finished panel together.
A clear order line brings the concrete-contact surface and supporting plywood into one specification. Identify the details below for each construction you want to compare.
Review the SGS film faced plywood results for bending, stiffness, bonding and surface performance, then include the properties your formwork specification requires in the inquiry.
| Film & working face | Film type, colour, nominal film weight in g/m², surface finish and the arrangement on the face and reverse. |
|---|---|
| Plywood construction | Core species, ply lay-up, nominal panel thickness, finished tolerance and requested bond performance. |
| Sheet & cutting layout | Sheet or cut dimensions, grain direction, joints, tie holes and the drawing revision used for the order. |
| Edge treatment | Factory edge-sealing specification and the treatment planned for cut edges, holes and repairs. |
| Formwork requirements | Concrete-finish reference, form arrangement, support details and the product data required by the formwork designer. |
| Quantity & shipment | Sheets by construction and thickness, pack identification, destination port and target receiving date. |
Keep the same overlay, core, thickness and delivery scope across the base offers. Request a different construction as a separate option so its price and intended trial remain easy to compare.
Configuration
Choose the film, core and face arrangement
Black, brown or red: start with your film reference.
Keep the selected colour beside the film identity and nominal weight on each order line. For replenishment, retain a physical film reference with the panel sample so purchasing can request the same appearance and construction.
Black film faced plywood
Compare the working surface, reflected appearance and reverse against your selected panel.
Request a black-film sampleBrown film faced plywood
Specify the brown-film reference, nominal weight and plywood core together.
Request a brown-film sampleRed film faced plywood
Keep the red-film reference with the finished panel and bundle item code.
Request a red-film sampleColour swatches are indicative. Agree the colour and sheen against a physical film sample.
What to specify for phenolic film faced plywood
A phenolic resin film is a surface overlay; the adhesive joining the plywood veneers is a separate specification. When your brief calls for phenolic film faced plywood, request the proposed resin-impregnated paper/film identity, surface finish, nominal weight and face/reverse arrangement alongside the plywood bond requirement.
The available nominal film-weight range is 90–240 g/m². State whether the quoted figure describes the base paper or the finished overlay, and record the weight for each faced side. Compare two proposed film weights on the same core, thickness, colour and working process.
Poplar, birch, eucalyptus or a specified mixed core.
Choose the inner veneers with the finished panel in mind. Give each proposed construction its own sample reference, and compare it at the same thickness and film specification.
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| Core option | Describe the construction | Compare the sample |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar core | Poplar inner veneers; identify face/back veneers, layer order and veneer gauges. | Review the exposed cut edge and proposed finished panel mass with the same film and thickness. Request a poplar-core sample |
| Birch core | Birch inner veneers; state which layers must be birch when ordering birch film faced plywood. | Match the quoted lay-up to the cut edge and request panel properties for the selected construction. Request a birch-core sample |
| Eucalyptus core | Eucalyptus inner veneers; name any other species used in the face, back or lay-up. | Keep veneer arrangement, bond, film and finished dimensions together in the comparison. Request a eucalyptus-core sample |
| Mixed core | Name the species and layer sequence in the proposed mixed/combi construction. | Ask for a full lay-up and section sample so the next order can follow the same combination. Request a mixed-core sample |
Specify both sides of the sheet.
Single-sided and double-sided film options are available. Identify the working face, reverse treatment and edge-sealing requirement, then carry the treatment of site-cut edges and holes into the application instructions.
Compare 12, 18 and 21 mm within the 4–30 mm range.
Use your required nominal thickness as the starting point, then add the finished tolerance, selected core and film. The supporting frame, load and fixing design set the panel requirement for concrete work.
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| Thickness reference | Keep with the quotation | Sample route |
|---|---|---|
| 12 mm | Finished thickness/tolerance, overlay, core and the intended cut panel or component. | Request a 12 mm sample |
| 18 mm | Compare the same film, core schedule and sheet format before choosing a replenishment item. | Request an 18 mm birch-core sample |
| 21 mm | Nominal and finished dimensions, cut edges, panel properties and the relevant application drawing. | Request a 21 mm sample |
For projects that specify a building-panel grade or declared properties, include the project documents and compare the structural plywood route.
If the brief calls for a plastic polymer coating, use the Plastic Coated Plywood page to compare coating identity, plywood substrate and the same working process alongside a film-faced offer.
Facing-cost calculation: 100 sheets and recorded usable area
Compare the panel and site costs against the accepted concrete-contact area recorded during use. Use the same construction and working routine when comparing your own results.
Compare cost per accepted facing area
Add the panel cost and the cleaning/repair costs included in your trial, then divide by the accepted facing area recorded over those uses. Keep the finish criteria, quantities and delivery terms consistent across the offers. This gives purchasing a comparison connected to the work the panels delivered.
Turn the service record into a comparable facing cost.
Count the concrete-contact area your team accepts from each recorded use of the identified panels. A 100-sheet starting lot of 1220 × 2440 mm panels has 297.68 m² of nominal area on one face, before cutting and openings. Keep the actual form positions, accepted area and retired/replaced panels with each use record.
Open an illustrative two-construction cost calculation
The USD budgets and three area entries below are hypothetical inputs for understanding the calculation. Use quoted costs and recorded outputs for the offered construction to make your purchasing decision. Both routes begin with the same 100-sheet format and concrete-finish requirement; their offered film/core constructions and actual service results must be identified in a real comparison.
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| Recorded scope | Construction A | Construction B |
|---|---|---|
| Initial panels | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| Cleaning and repairs | $400 | $350 |
| Replacement panels | $300 | $150 |
| Included freight/handling | $250 | $250 |
| Accepted area entries | 280 + 220 + 180 = 680 m² | 280 + 260 + 240 = 780 m² |
| Total recorded cost | $3,450 | $3,750 |
| Cost per accepted facing area | $3,450 ÷ 680 = $5.07/m² | $3,750 ÷ 780 = $4.81/m² |
In these assumptions, the higher initial panel budget gives the lower cost per accepted area. Change the budgets and accepted outputs to your own trial; include release agent, labour, protection, downtime and other remaining costs on the same basis. Identify replacement purchases and their area contributions in the service record, so their cost and output follow the same comparison.
Keep a stopped or retired panel in the cost record. Carry its reason, remaining working-face condition, cleaning/repair effort and any added replacement into the next item decision. Compare the complete panel under the same finish requirement and site routine before changing its overlay or core.
Documents
SGS film plywood test results
Review bending strength, stiffness, bonding and surface results before you settle the construction for your next order. The two SGS reports below bring the test values and methods into your purchasing file.
- Bending strength
- 54.7 MPaGB/T 17657-1999
- Modulus of elasticity
- 5360 MPaGB/T 17657-1999
- Surface bond strength
- 1.40 MPaGB/T 15102-2006
Mechanical & emission results — 4 test items
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| Test item | Reported result | Test method / reference |
|---|---|---|
| Bending strength | 54.7 MPa | GB/T 17657-1999 |
| Modulus of elasticity | 5360 MPa | GB/T 17657-1999 |
| Surface bond strength | 1.40 MPa · Accept | GB/T 15102-2006 |
| Formaldehyde emission | ND · detection limit 0.2 mg/L | GB/T 17657-1999 · GB 18580-2001 |
ND means below the method detection limit of 0.2 mg/L. The report gives a surface bond requirement of ≥0.60 MPa and a formaldehyde limit of 1.5 mg/L. Keep these methods and units with the results when comparing product data.
18 mm film-paper face — 6 bonding & surface results
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| Test item | Reported result | Test method / reference |
|---|---|---|
| Internal bond | Average 0.59 N/mm² | GB/T 17657-1999 · clause 4.8 |
| Bonding quality | Average 1.05 N/mm² | GB/T 17657-1999 · clause 4.15 |
| Peel-off after immersion | 13 mm | GB/T 17657-1999 · clause 4.17 |
| Impact resistance | Imprint diameter 3.1 mm · slight crazing | GB/T 17657-1999 · clause 4.44 |
| Abrasion resistance | 700 revolutions | ISO 7784-2:1997 |
| Formaldehyde emission | 1.2 mg/L · Pass | GB/T 17657-1999 · GB 18580-2001 |
The immersion procedure combines boiling and drying stages. The abrasion test uses two wheels at 500 g per wheel and records revolutions until the sub-layer is exposed. Open the report for the full procedures and the separate melamine-paper results.
Product test reports & records
Film-Faced Plywood Performance Test Report
Hardwood plywood with film facing
SGS test results for film-faced plywood, covering bending strength, modulus of elasticity, surface bonding strength and formaldehyde emission.
GB/T 17657-1999 · GB/T 15102-2006 · GB 18580-2001
Report issued:
What this report covers
The submitted material is identified as hardwood film-faced plywood. SGS tested it from 27 September to 20 October 2025. Mechanical, surface-bonding and emission results describe that submitted material; formwork reuse also depends on the construction, handling and site conditions.
18 mm Faced Plywood Test Report
18 mm plywood · film and melamine paper surfaces
SGS test data for plywood with film or melamine paper, covering bonding, immersion, impact resistance, abrasion and formaldehyde emission.
GB/T 17657-1999 · GB 18580-2001 · ISO 7784-2:1997
Report issued:
What this report covers
SGS identifies 18 mm plywood with film paper and melamine paper. The two surfaces have separate result columns. Compare the matching surface and test method when selecting a faced panel.
- Match the support layout
- Use bending and stiffness data with the panel thickness, load, span and fixing layout required by your formwork designer.
- Compare the working face
- Keep film identity, weight and edge treatment beside the bonding and surface methods. Compare concrete finish, release and cleaning through your site trial.
- Build the order file
- Ask for the selected core, face/reverse arrangement and required emission method in the same quotation. Keep the agreed panel reference with its documents.
Carry the selected construction into your quotation.
Put the overlay, core and panel reference beside the technical documents. Tell us what the destination and formwork specification require when you request the quotation.
Include the supports, fixing layout and loading information used by your formwork designer. Request the applicable panel properties and any required project documentation with that specification.
Product data & reports to request
Request a technical data sheet covering:Core lay-up, bond test method, thickness tolerance, overlay identity and edge sealing.Include these specification details:- Film identity and face/back arrangement, core lay-up, thickness tolerance and edge treatment.
- Requested bond information, test methods and performance data for the proposed construction.
- Panel and trial identity, formwork conditions and the product documents required for the intended use.
Company documents to view
FSC chain of custody Wood panels · purchase & salesISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Management systems · stated sales activitiesView our company certificates alongside the technical data for your selected panel.Formwork panels: what to match
- Technical data
- Core lay-up, bond test method, thickness tolerance, overlay identity and edge sealing.
- Working conditions
- Include the form design, supports, concrete finish and release agent. Request performance data for the offered construction.
- Construction projects
- Where applicable, request the performance declaration, marking and supporting reports required for the destination and intended use.
BEFORE YOU ORDER
Ordering information
- Minimum order
- 1 container
- Production time
- 7–15 days
- Samples
- Free samples
- Delivery terms
- FOB Qingdao / Lianyungang
USD 280–480 / m³ FOB Qingdao / Lianyungang
CUZI · Available to order · Raw materials in stock
Made to order · Production: 7–15 days · Warranty: 180 days
Container shipping by sea. Custom specifications and sizes available; ocean freight quoted separately.
Sample freight & order notes
- Minimum order: Mixed loads available.
- Production time: Made to your order; sea transit is additional.
- Samples: Buyer pays freight; full credit on a formal order.
- Delivery terms: Container shipping by sea.
Quality & trial
Sample checks for the working face and panel core
Request the film colour, nominal film weight, core and thickness you intend to buy. Evaluate the concrete-contact face, full cut edge and selected release system; use the same site routine when comparing constructions.
Keep the site routine with the panel reference
Plan the treatment of cut edges and drilled holes with the supplied panel instructions. Choose a release agent suited to the overlay and follow its application directions. Clean after use without damaging the working face, and keep panels supported and protected during storage.
Record any change in release product, cleaning, repairs or storage alongside the trial results. Your site team can then compare the selected panel under a consistent working routine.
Receiving and formwork service worksheet
Use the worksheet below to record the selected panel, agreed checks and results for your component or site trial.
| Check | Record during evaluation |
|---|---|
| Panel & bundle identity | Item, sample/lot and bundle references; overlay, core, bond, dimensions and order revision. |
| Delivery condition | Sheet and bundle counts, packing-list match, film/edge condition and transit-damage photographs before use. |
| Cutting & preparation | Drawing revision, cut edges, tie holes, edge/hole treatment and the panel position in the form. |
| Pour & handling | Trial cycle, form arrangement, release-agent reference, placing/stripping conditions and any process changes. |
| Face & concrete result | Photographs by position, sticking or film damage, observed concrete finish and accepted facing area. |
| Maintenance & next use | Cleaning time, repairs, storage condition, next-use decision and the reason for changing or retiring a panel. |
| Accepted facing area | Accepted concrete-contact area by panel/position and use; openings, cut losses, retired panels and separately identified replacements. |
| Comparable service cost | Panel, cleaning/repair, replacement, freight/handling and remaining site costs in one currency and scope, divided by the corresponding cumulative accepted area. |
Locate a difference before changing the panel specification
The concrete finish changes
Compare the panel face, pour position, release product, cleaning and repairs against earlier cycles. Keep each photograph with the panel reference and observed result.
Damage develops at a cut or hole
Mark the location on the drawing, record the preparation and treatment used, and retain photographs. Review the detail with the site team alongside the panel construction.
FAQ
Film faced plywood buying questions.
How do film faced plywood and shuttering plywood differ?
Film faced plywood describes the overlay and plywood construction; shuttering plywood describes its concrete-formwork use. Choose the film, core and bond here, then use the shuttering plywood guide to plan the pour layout, supports and concrete finish. For textured floors, see anti-slip plywood.
Which thicknesses, cores and sizes can you supply?
Choose 4–30 mm panels with poplar, birch, eucalyptus or mixed cores. Regular formats are 1220 × 2440, 1250 × 2500 and 1525 × 3050 mm, with larger and cut sizes on request. An 18 mm birch-core panel is one available construction; include the complete lay-up and tolerance in the order.
What film options are available, and does colour affect performance?
Brown, black and red film options are available in a nominal 90–240 g/m² range, single or double sided. Colour alone does not determine performance. For phenolic film, specify the overlay separately from the veneer adhesive, and confirm whether the stated weight refers to base paper or finished overlay.
How many times can film faced plywood be reused?
CUZI film faced plywood is available in three reuse grades: 10–15 uses, 15–25 uses and 30+ uses. Specify the required grade with the film, core and bond in your order. Use a suitable release agent, strip and clean carefully, protect cut edges and store panels flat. Service life also depends on the concrete finish and site conditions. Inspect before each pour and replace panels with damage that affects support or the required finish.
Is film faced plywood waterproof?
The film protects the face from wetting, but does not make the whole panel waterproof on its own. Water resistance also depends on the veneer bond and edge protection. Choose a bond suited to the exposure, protect cut edges and holes, and repair damaged surfaces before reuse.
Can the film surface be painted or bonded?
Painting or bonding requires a coating or adhesive system compatible with the exact film surface and its preparation. Share the proposed overlay, paint or adhesive and finished component. Check the preparation and compatibility on a sample using the same materials and process planned for production.
Which test reports can I view?
Two SGS reports cover the tested constructions and their mechanical, bonding, surface and emission results. One records 54.7 MPa bending strength and 5360 MPa modulus of elasticity; the separate 18 mm faced-panel report includes film-paper and melamine-paper surfaces. Review the identified specimen and method with each result.
How is film faced plywood priced?
Prices are in USD per m³, FOB Qingdao / Lianyungang. Include the core, film, bond, thickness, sizes and quantities in your request. Add cutting or edge treatment and the destination port if you need a CIF quotation.
Can I request samples and mix film plywood items?
Yes. Samples are free; courier freight is credited in full against a formal order. The minimum is one container, with mixed constructions, thicknesses and sizes available. Keep the required film and core against each item.
What are the production, payment and warranty terms?
We produce to order in 7–15 days and ship by sea container. T/T and L/C are accepted, with payment stages agreed in the order. Warranty is 180 days; transport time is additional to production. See the ordering information.
Further reading: Plywood Manufacturing: From Veneer Lay-up to Your Purchase Specification or Plywood Bond Classes and WBP. Compare your shortlisted panels.
Request a quote
Get a film faced plywood quotation
Send your size, thickness, quantity and destination for a first quotation. Open the outline to include the film, core, trial and packing details in one inquiry.
Open the film plywood inquiry outline
I would like a quotation for Film Plywood. Application / destination: Thickness / sheet or finished part size: Core / bond / film colour and weight per side: Formwork drawing / concrete finish / working conditions: Cutting / holes / edge sealing: Quantity / mixed-load items / spares: Samples or product documents needed: Packing / FOB or CIF port / required date:
Attach the project schedule from shuttering plywood for concrete work. Keep a textured floor requirement on its own specification line when it is part of a mixed purchase.
Item mix and repeat orders
List film, core, bond, sheet size and quantity for each item. Separate stock sheets, project cuts and replacement panels; identify changes to the selected construction on repeat orders.
Packing and receiving
Label bundles by construction, thickness, size and quantity. Add project-stage labels for cut panels, unloading limits and the required face and edge protection.
Include your destination and receiving requirements so the shipment can follow the warehouse or site plan.
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| Product route | Start here when | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Film Faced PlywoodConcrete-contact faces | Overlay and core must be compared together | Record the site trial, cleaning routine and accepted concrete finish. |
| Shuttering Plywood SupplierSlab and wall form layouts | Panel layout and usable forming area drive the order | Quote against the pour plan, support design, cutting layout and delivery stages. |
| Anti-slip PlywoodVehicle and platform floors | Wear surface, fasteners and floor loading interact | Include operating surface conditions, wheel loads, supports and edge details. |
| Structural PlywoodDesigned building systems | Declared product properties and design acceptance lead | Use the designer's product designation and documents before comparing substitutes. |