Which Board Do I Need?
Not sure which board you need? Start here. Sheet materials all look similar on a pallet, but the right choice depends on the job, the environment and whether it's structural. Here's a quick steer — and if in doubt, call 020 3987 3667 and we'll point you to the right product.
Plywood
The all-rounder. Strong, stable and available in many grades:
- Hardwood (Chinese Class 2/3, Jade 72) — general joinery, furniture and semi-exposed work
- Birch (BB/CP) — premium finish for cabinetry and visible work
- Marine (EN314-2 Class 3) — wet areas, exterior and boatwork
- Shuttering (Elliotis pine C+/C) — concrete formwork and temporary site use
- Softwood structural (Arauco CPC / TG4, CE2+) — flooring, roofing and sheathing
- Phenolic film-faced — reusable formwork and hard-wearing surfaces
- Flame-retardant (Class 0) — walls and ceilings in public buildings
MDF
Smooth, consistent and easy to machine — ideal where finish matters:
- Standard — interior joinery, furniture, fit-out
- Moisture-resistant (MR) — kitchens, bathrooms and humid areas
- Veneered (oak / walnut) — ready-to-finish doors and panelling
- Bead & butt — traditional panelling, raw or primed
- Flame-retardant (Class 0) — fire-rated interiors
OSB3
Cost-effective structural board for roofing, flooring and wall sheathing, suitable for humid conditions (EN 300). Shop OSB →
Chipboard (P5 TG4 flooring)
Moisture-resistant tongue-and-groove flooring for suspended and timber-frame floors — including Egger Protect and Peel Clean. Shop chipboard →
Doorblanks
FSC structural doorblanks in 45mm and 54mm for fire and standard doors. Shop doorblanks →
Still not sure? Tell us the job and we'll recommend the right board, grade and thickness. Call 020 3987 3667 or email sales@allsheets.co.uk.