Lauan is a thin tropical hardwood plywood valued for its smooth, tight face veneer and light weight. The face sands clean and takes paint, contact adhesive and plastic laminate well, which is why it has long been the default underlayment and substrate panel on interior work.

Panels are flexible enough to follow gentle curves and cut easily with a circular saw or utility knife scored along a straightedge. As an interior-grade panel it is not intended for exposure to weather or standing moisture, and it should be kept dry and flat before installation.

Key Features

• Thin hardwood-faced plywood with a smooth, close-grained face veneer
• Lightweight sheet that one worker can handle and position
• Accepts paint, stain, contact cement and laminate adhesives
• Flexible enough to bend around gradual radii for curved work
• Cuts cleanly with a circular saw, jigsaw or scored straightedge
• Interior-grade panel intended for dry, protected locations
• Standard sheet-good size for framing laid out on 16 in. and 24 in. centers

Applications

• Underlayment beneath resilient flooring, vinyl tile and sheet goods
• Substrate for plastic laminate on countertops, cabinets and casework
• Cabinet backs, drawer bottoms and shelf liners
• Curved soffits, column wraps and radius wall facing
• Temporary floor and finish protection during construction
• Door skins, display panels and general interior sheathing

Product Details

• Product Type: Plywood panel
• Species: Lauan
• Material: Tropical hardwood-faced plywood
• Nominal Thickness: 1/4 in.
• Panel Size: 4 ft. x 8 ft.
• Exposure: Interior use
• Sold By: Each

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