3.6mm Non-Structural Hardwood Plywood Sheet 2440mm x 1220mm (8' x 4')

Colour and finish are representative only and may vary slightly as this is a natural product.

What Is 3.6mm Non-Structural Hardwood Plywood? 

3.6mm Hardwood Faced Non-Structural Plywood is a precision-engineered wood panel designed for applications where visual quality is key. Unlike structural plywood, this non-load-bearing grade prioritises surface finish over strength, making it ideal for decorative and interior use.

Each sheet features a smoothly sanded hardwood veneer face, providing a clean, even surface that's ready for painting, staining, or varnishing. This makes it especially suitable as a decorative overlay or a base layer for flooring, where aesthetic appeal is essential.

Beyond flooring, its durability and versatility make it a popular choice for a variety of non-structural applications. These include internal wall linings, ceiling soffits, decorative panelling, joinery, and furniture components - anywhere a visually refined finish is required. The panel is constructed from multiple thin layers of wood veneer, bonded for stability and dimensional consistency.

Compliant with EN636-2, this plywood is rated for use in humid environments (Service Class 2), and meets EN314-2 Bond Class 2 standards, confirming the strength and moisture resistance of its adhesive bond. These classifications offer a more reliable performance benchmark than the outdated "WBP" (Weather and Boil Proof) designation.

This plywood is intended solely for non-structural interior use in settings where moderate humidity is present and a high-quality, decorative finish is desired.

Applications

3.6mm Hardwood Ply provides consistent strength and stability in both interior and exterior applications, although when used in exterior applications it must be sealed correctly with an appropriate preserver and oil-based paint. 

We recommend using Non-Structural Hardwood Faced Plywood in the following applications: 

• Furniture
• Bath panelling
• Flooring
• Packing cases
• Storage boxes
• Interior vehicle building
• General joinery

Note that if you are using the sheets for furniture making, plywood absorbs more paint than other wood products. 

Benefits

• Smooth hardwood decorative face.
• Resists warping and bending.
• Versatile non-structural panel.
• Excellent for paint/varnish finish.
• Lightweight, easy to handle.

3.6mm Non-Structural Hardwood Plywood Manufacturing Process

Hardwood Faced Plywood is an engineered wood that comprises multiple thin timber layers laid at right angles, which are then heat bonded together using a resin adhesive. 

In the manufacturing process, each adjacent layer of wood is rotated up to 90 degrees and is laid at right angles in a process known as "cross graining". This prevents warping (when the plywood becomes misshaped and difficult to use). 

WBP Plywood 3.6mm

Hardwood plywood is sometimes referred to as "WBP Plywood". "WBP" stands for "Weather and Boil Proof", and refers to the type of glue that is used to bond the layers of wood veneer together. Although many people still refer to this type of plywood as "WBP", this terminology is actually outdated and is not relevant to current statutory building requirements.

This terminology has been superseded by the EN314 and EN636 classifications, which define the bonding quality of the adhesive and the standards to which the plywood will perform. 

Our hardwood faced plywoods reach Class 2 of these classifications, which means that they are suitable for use in humid conditions, and can be used outside if properly sealed. 

However, if the plywood gets wet for a long duration of time it can lead to warping, so it’s important to ensure that it is suitably protected when used outside.