Film-faced plywood (also known as phenolic-formaldehyde glue plywood) is kind of plywood with both sides coated with a wear-resistant, water-proof film. The film is used to protect the wood from hard environmental conditions and extend the service period of the plywood. Film-faced plywood is called phenolic plywood because both sides are soaked in phenolic formaldehyde resin to create a durable, water-resistant, smooth, and stable surface.

Film faced plywood can be produced in multiple colors. was first developed as a concrete forming panel, which remains its principal use.However, it can be used in any application where moisture resistance, strength, and abrasion resistance are required.

Before the edges are painted, our workers fill the edges with putties and phenolic glue. Then waterproof paint is sprayed on the putties to make sure the edges are perfectly sealed.

When you cut the plywood at the job site, make sure that the workers will seal the cut edges before concrete is poured.

In Europe and Canada, they call film faced plywood as the shutter formwork. In Africa and West Asia,they call film faced plywood as the marine plywood ,because film faced plywood is waterproof for construction. In South Asia, Like Philippines, people call film faced plywood as the phenolic plywood, etc. Anyway, if you are looking for the construction plywood for the formwork usage, Pls believe that you find the right product and the right company now, please feel free to contact us if you need the wood panels, we are professional.