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Anti-Slip Plywood for Floors, Stages and Platforms

CUZI PLY manufactures patterned plywood for trailer decks, stages, ramps and platforms. Choose the surface, core, bond and thickness around your traffic, supports and working conditions, then ask our factory for a panel sample and quotation.

Compare the available plywood families in the Product Catalogue.

START WITH YOUR FLOOR

Find the panel for the floor you are building.

Trailer floors & trolley decks

Compare patterned plywood for your wheel contact, loading and support grid. Include turning, braking, openings and wetting so the panel and sealed edges match the vehicle or cart design.

Compare Anti-Slip Plywood

Stages & temporary event floors

Choose around the frame, module size, assembly cycles and moving equipment. Agree the tread, joints and handling protection for repeat use and replacement panels.

Choose patterned deck panels

Stairs, ramps & service walkways

State incline, footwear, wheel traffic, rain or contamination and cleaning. Match the surface test to the stated condition and plan nosings, drainage and protected cut edges.

Explore surface and panel options

Floors led by structural design

Where the design specifies declared structural properties, select the structural substrate first and coordinate its separate walking surface, supports and connections with your designer.

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YOUR FLOOR CONDITIONS

Start with the traffic, loads and supports your floor will use.

Start with the use, panel dimensions, thickness, quantity and destination. Add the traffic, support drawing, exposure and required reports you already know. Our factory helps complete the panel choice; your designer confirms the installed floor.

Duty
Users + traffic
Load
Distributed + dynamic
Support
Centres + joints
Exposure
Moisture + contamination
Surface
Pattern + test requirement
Service
Inspect + replace
View ten operating and design details
  1. Users and traffic

    Identify pedestrians, operators, passengers, maintenance staff and access restrictions. State footwear, direction of travel and whether users carry loads.

    Who provides it
    Buyer / operator
    Include in your specification
    Traffic profile and access duty
  2. Distributed load

    Provide the design load from the responsible system designer, including the loaded area and applicable load combinations, so panel construction and support geometry can be matched to the deck.

    Who provides it
    System designer
    Include in your specification
    Declared distributed-load case
  3. Concentrated and dynamic load

    State wheel, foot, caster, outrigger, impact or moving-load details, contact area, speed and repetition. Attach the vehicle or equipment specification where applicable.

    Who provides it
    Buyer / system designer
    Include in your specification
    Point and dynamic load cases
  4. Support centres and joint support

    Send the frame drawing, support direction, centres, bearing width and every panel-joint position. Identify removable panels and local openings.

    Who provides it
    System designer / fabricator
    Include in your specification
    Support and joint map
  5. Indoor/outdoor moisture and drainage

    Describe rain, wash water, condensation, standing-water risk, underside ventilation, drainage path and edge exposure.

    Who provides it
    Buyer / project authority
    Include in your specification
    Exposure and drainage category
  6. Water, oil, mud, dust or cleaning contamination

    List foreseeable contaminants, frequency, cleaning chemistry, cleaning tools and acceptable shutdown time.

    Who provides it
    Operator / maintenance team
    Include in your specification
    Contamination and cleaning profile
  7. Pedestrian, wheel and rolling-wear duty

    State traffic frequency, caster or tyre material, wheel diameter, axle loading input and turning or braking zones.

    Who provides it
    Buyer / equipment owner
    Include in your specification
    Wear and rolling-traffic requirements
  8. Surface/test requirement

    Name the project method, operating condition and classification where specified. When the method is open, state the use, destination, footwear or wheel contact and expected contamination for a suitable test recommendation.

    Who provides it
    Project authority / buyer
    Include in your specification
    Surface test specification
  9. Fixing, cut-outs, edges and transitions

    Provide fixing type, hole and cut-out positions, edge distance option, joint gap, nosing, threshold and transition details from the system drawing.

    Who provides it
    Designer / installer
    Include in your specification
    Fabrication and installation detail set
  10. Inspection, cleaning and replacement plan

    Define who inspects, what conditions trigger escalation, how panels are isolated, and how a replaceable panel is removed without damaging the frame.

    Who provides it
    Operator / asset owner
    Include in your specification
    Service and handover plan
TRAILER & MOBILE DECK SYSTEM

Specify the deck around the trailer frame and wheel paths.

Patterned plywood trailer deck on a steel frame with a wheeled trolley carrying a wooden box
Trailer deck supports and wheel pathsPlan the panel, supported joints and fastenings around the trailer frame and actual wheel contact. Include turning zones, edge protection and drainage in the deck specification.
Deck
Continuous patterned panel
Support
Transverse steel members
Joint
Bearing over frame
Fastener
Flush controlled head
Edges
Protect cuts and holes
Duty
Caster load path
APPLICATION OPTIONS

Match the construction to the floor, traffic and service conditions.

Trailer, container, stage, stair, ramp and industrial floors place different demands on the substrate and surface. Container flooring follows the equipment manufacturer's structural, rolling, material, hygiene and repair specification.

Compare ten floor applications in detail

Trailer floors

Primary duty
Vehicle deck carrying distributed cargo plus wheel, point and dynamic loads during travel and handling.
Critical input
Trailer drawing, support grid, axle and equipment load cases, fastening, edge exposure and drainage.
Suitable construction
Patterned anti-slip panel or structural substrate with a separately specified surface system.
Who designs the system
Trailer designer / body builder
Key risk
Local crushing, deflection, loose fasteners and water entry at perimeter details.
Quotation input
Attach trailer model, deck drawing, load cases and support centres.

Container/freight flooring option

Primary duty
Freight floor exposed to rolling cargo equipment, repair rules and owner-specific durability requirements.
Critical input
Container or equipment owner specification, repair standard, rolling-load requirements, material and hygiene requirements.
Suitable construction
Project-qualified freight-floor construction; patterned anti-slip is considered only when the owner specification permits it.
Who designs the system
Container/equipment owner and repair authority
Key risk
Assuming a tread pattern satisfies container structural, rolling-shear, material or repair requirements.
Quotation input
Provide equipment type, owner specification, repair context and required supporting documentation.

Stage decks

Primary duty
Modular performance or production deck carrying people, scenery and moving equipment.
Critical input
Stage-system frame, module connections, point loads, caster traffic, finish, indoor/outdoor exposure and replacement method.
Suitable construction
Patterned anti-slip panel for a qualified replaceable deck, or structural substrate with a project surface.
Who designs the system
Stage-system designer / rental operator
Key risk
Unsupported joints, uneven modules, surface wear and panel replacement that changes system behaviour.
Quotation input
Send stage system, module size, frame drawing, load input, caster duty and event exposure.

Temporary event flooring

Primary duty
Repeated assembly, pedestrian movement and temporary exposure across demountable floor modules.
Critical input
Sub-base, module support, assembly cycles, wet-use possibility, accessibility transitions and cleaning plan.
Suitable construction
Replaceable patterned modules or a specified temporary-floor system after support and transition review.
Who designs the system
Event-floor system manufacturer / temporary works designer
Key risk
Trip edges, movement between modules, contamination-driven grip loss and handling damage.
Quotation input
State module system, sub-base, transition detail, assembly cycles and conditions.

Stairs and treads

Primary duty
Foot traffic over repeated nosing transitions where tread geometry and edge visibility affect safe movement.
Critical input
Stair geometry, support under each tread, nosing, environment, footwear and specified slip-test requirement.
Suitable construction
Patterned tread panel or structural tread substrate with a project-selected surface and nosing.
Who designs the system
Building/project designer
Key risk
Unsupported tread edges, raised fixings, worn nosings and a surface class unrelated to the installed condition.
Quotation input
Provide stair drawing, tread support, nosing, destination code and surface requirement.

Ramps and landings

Primary duty
Pedestrian, wheelchair, trolley or equipment movement across an incline and level transition.
Critical input
Slope, landing layout, direction of travel, drainage, contamination, wheel duty and project accessibility requirement.
Suitable construction
Specified patterned or coated system validated for the nominated ramp condition.
Who designs the system
Access-system designer / project authority
Key risk
Water retention, abrupt transitions, wheel-induced wear and inappropriate extrapolation from a dry level test.
Quotation input
Send ramp gradient, landing geometry, user/wheel profile and wet-condition requirement.

Grandstands

Primary duty
Public circulation, seating access and temporary or permanent tiered-platform service.
Critical input
Grandstand system, aisle and stair layout, public-use classification, weather exposure and inspection regime.
Suitable construction
Structural substrate plus the surface system required by the responsible grandstand designer.
Who designs the system
Grandstand designer / venue operator
Key risk
Misaligned transitions, unsupported modules, public-access surface mismatch and delayed replacement.
Quotation input
Provide system manufacturer, aisle/tier drawing, use classification and maintenance plan.

Loading platforms and scaffolding decks

Primary duty
Work access and material handling where edge protection, openings and concentrated loads are controlled.
Critical input
Platform/scaffold system approval, support layout, access openings, handling loads, guardrail details and workplace requirements.
Suitable construction
Structural substrate specified for the platform system with specified anti-slip surface; panel selection follows the platform design.
Who designs the system
Temporary works or platform designer
Key risk
Substituting a generic panel into a proprietary or engineered system, edge breakage and unsecured access panels.
Quotation input
Attach platform system, support plan, access openings, duty and authority requirements.

Industrial walkways and service platforms

Primary duty
Routine operator and maintenance access near equipment, fluids, dust and service openings.
Critical input
Support grid, environment, contamination, cleaning, access-panel layout, guardrail interface and shutdown strategy.
Suitable construction
Patterned panel for managed service or structural substrate with a selected coating/overlay.
Who designs the system
Facility/project engineer
Key risk
Grip loss, swollen cut edges, loose access panels and concealed maintenance details.
Quotation input
Provide walkway drawing, contaminants, cleaning method, access panels and replacement strategy.

Utility cart / platform trolley decks

Primary duty
Small mobile deck carrying repeated caster, tool or component loads.
Critical input
Cart frame, caster spacing and material, concentrated load, turning, braking, deck attachment and edge protection.
Suitable construction
Patterned anti-slip panel or structural substrate selected against the cart frame and wheel contact.
Who designs the system
Cart or trolley manufacturer
Key risk
Local crushing at caster paths, edge impacts, fastener pull-through and panel/frame mismatch.
Quotation input
Send cart drawing, caster data, load case, deck fixing and expected cycles.
WALKWAYS, LOADING AREAS & STAGES

Specify plywood for the platform you are building.

Plywood for industrial walkways

For maintenance access and service floors, specify the support grid, pedestrian or trolley traffic, removable hatches and exposure to water, oil or dust. Choose the tread and cleaning method together so the surface remains usable in its working conditions.

Include the finished panel sizes, tread direction, fixing pattern and hatch clearances. Plan protection for cut edges and holes, access for inspection and replaceable panels around the machinery.

Choose walkway panels

Plywood for loading platforms

Start with the load cases and wheel contact, not just the cargo weight. Give wheel material, contact area, turning, braking, transfer points and the frame and joint layout so the selected panel can be assessed for its actual duty.

For cut panels, agree reference edges, openings, countersinks and tolerances against the support drawing. Your designer specifies the complete platform and connections; our factory quotes the panel construction and agreed machining.

Plan machined platform panels

Plywood for stages and event platforms

Order around the stage module and assembly system: frame dimensions, clips, seams, repeated handling, moving equipment and audience or scenery loads. Include indoor or outdoor use, cleaning, the desired finish and any venue fire-document requirements.

For replacement plywood stage platforms, provide the original panel drawing or dimensions, thickness, hole positions and attachment details. Agree panel codes and pack sizes for repeat orders, with joints and access transitions checked against the stage system.

Order finished-size stage panels

Plywood for scaffolding platforms

Choose the deck specified for the scaffold or working-platform system. Give the required grade and properties, thickness, supports, fixing or restraint details and inspection access. A textured face alone does not establish an acceptable scaffold deck.

State the scaffold system, destination and deck marking or finish requirements before ordering. Match any cut-outs, connections and replacement panels to that system; ask for the applicable panel documents with the quotation.

Review structural panel requirements

For US scaffold projects, check the OSHA wood-platform finish requirements before selecting a coated deck: opaque finishes are restricted, and permitted coatings must not obscure the wood surfaces. For other destinations, provide the applicable scaffold-system specification.

Need a trailer or vehicle floor rather than a fixed platform? See vehicle, trailer and RV flooring. For wet-service panels, coordinate the bond, cut-edge protection and cleaning with our moisture and water-resistance guidance.

THREE CONSTRUCTION OPTIONS

Choose the substrate and walking surface as one compatible system.

Patterned Anti-Slip Plywood

Best fit
Best for supported walking or rolling surfaces where the buyer can define contamination, wear, supports, edge sealing and the required slip-test condition.
Surface
Wire-mesh, hexagonal or another selected pattern tied to the exact overlay and test specimen.
Panel / substrate
Cross-laminated plywood construction selected against the system support and load brief, normally supplied at 8–12% moisture for the stated export construction.
Load and documents
System designer confirms installed loads; CUZI PLY provides the agreed product specification and test documents.
Moisture and edges
Factory edge sealing plus compatible resealing of site cuts, holes and exposed edges, coordinated with drainage and underside ventilation.
Wear and wheel duty
Pattern, overlay, caster or tyre contact, turning zones and cleaning process are selected together.
Testing
Slip and wear supporting documentation is tied to the ordered surface, conditioning method and acceptance endpoint.
Selection guidance
Use this option when a patterned phenolic panel meets the stated load, support, exposure and maintenance brief.
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Structural Plywood + Specified Surface

Best fit
Best when declared structural properties, a structural grade or an engineer's design leads the floor-system decision.
Surface
Project coating, bonded covering, aggregate system or specified anti-slip finish selected for the operating condition.
Panel / substrate
Structural plywood substrate with declared properties and traceability matching the design requirements.
Load and documents
Responsible engineer or project authority confirms the installed structural design and connection checks.
Moisture and edges
Substrate exposure class, coating compatibility, perimeter, joints and penetrations are detailed as one system.
Wear and wheel duty
Surface-system manufacturer and project owner define wear, repair and renewal criteria.
Testing
Structural substrate documents, surface test results and any installed-system test are recorded by their respective scopes.
Selection guidance
Use this option where the engineered substrate and separately specified walking surface have distinct performance requirements.
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Film-Faced / Project overlay option

Best fit
Best when a film-faced or overlay-ready substrate receives a named patterned film, applied overlay or coating designed for the duty.
Surface
Smooth film-faced plywood serves formwork; the ordered patterned film, applied overlay or complete coating system defines the walking-surface evaluation.
Panel / substrate
Film-faced or overlay-ready plywood construction matched to bonding, fabrication and exposure inputs.
Load and documents
Project designer confirms installed capacity; surface-system owner provides compatibility and use supporting documentation.
Moisture and edges
The design combines face continuity with separately sealed site cuts, holes, joints, underside details and drainage paths.
Wear and wheel duty
Wear and wheel duty are evaluated for the selected surface system and its maintenance method.
Testing
Testing uses the exact surface, conditioning and service condition named in the project specification.
Selection guidance
Use this option for a purpose-designed overlay system whose substrate, surface and installation details are specified together.
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SERVICE RISK GUIDE

Prevent common floor problems through design, installation and inspection.

FailureCauseVisible signPrevention inputInspection pointReplacement trigger
Excessive deflectionA mismatch between panel construction, thickness, support centres and the declared load case.Visible sag, bounce, cracked finish or changing joint levels.Agreed system drawing, support centres, load inputs and design responsibility before ordering panels.Check level, movement and support contact during installation and service.Escalate when movement, damage or the project limit is exceeded; the responsible designer decides isolation or replacement.
Local crushing from point or wheel loadsSmall contact areas, turning wheels or outriggers overload the panel or support interface.Dents, crushed overlay, soft spots, fastener dish or local core damage.Provide wheel/contact geometry, dynamic case, load path and local support details.Inspect known turning, braking, outrigger and transfer zones.Isolate a locally damaged panel when integrity, surface continuity or fixing retention is uncertain.
Unsupported joints or edge breakageA panel seam or cut edge falls between supports or has inadequate bearing.Stepped joint, chipped edge, flexing seam or split face around the joint.Place every joint on an adequate support and coordinate openings before cutting.Verify joint-to-support alignment before fixing and after module assembly.Replace the panel or introduce an engineer-specified support change when bearing falls outside the project requirement.
Fastener loosening, pull-through or raised headsWrong fastener/head, poor edge distance, moving substrate, over-driving or repeated vibration.Proud head, enlarged hole, fretting, loose panel or pull-through dish.System-specific fastener, head, pilot, edge-distance and substrate requirements.Record head condition, movement and hole damage at service checks.Use the engineer-specified repair detail, with panel replacement when hole or core condition falls outside the connection requirement.
Water entry and edge swellingUnsealed cuts, damaged edge coating, standing water, exposed holes or poor drainage.Darkened edge, raised plies, swelling, coating cracks or joint misalignment.Seal factory edges and reseal site cuts/holes; detail drainage and underside ventilation.Inspect perimeter, penetrations, low points and cut-outs after wet exposure.Isolate when swelling changes level, fixing retention or structural condition beyond the project acceptance rule.
Overlay wear, damage or separationAbrasive traffic, incompatible cleaning, impact, moisture entry or substrate movement.Polished path, exposed substrate, tear, blister, lifting or local delamination.Match overlay and substrate to traffic, contamination and cleaning; protect panels before installation.Compare wear zones with the selected surface reference and record local damage.Renew or replace when the surface requirements, substrate protection or project acceptance requirement is no longer met.
Grip loss from wear or contaminationWater, oil, grease, mud, dust, aggregate or residue changes contact at the surface.Visible film, packed tread, polished traffic line or cleaning residue.Define expected contaminants, drainage, cleaning process and relevant test condition.Inspect and, where required, re-evaluate the actual service condition alongside the new-surface reference.Escalate after cleaning when the measured surface outcome remains outside the project requirement.
Trip edge at joints, transitions or damaged panelsDifferential movement, poor transition detail, swelling, loose fixing or impact damage.Raised lip, widened gap, loose nosing or abrupt height change.Coordinate joint support, tolerances, nosing, thresholds, drainage and replaceable-panel geometry.Walk the floor and check transitions under the operating condition.Isolate promptly when the edge creates an unacceptable access hazard; repair or replace to the engineer-specified repair detail.
Handling or packing damage before installationWet packs, uneven support, strap damage, forklift impact or dragging panels.Bent corners, crushed edge, face scoring, pack distortion or moisture staining.Use dry level supports, protected corners, controlled straps and written lifting and handling points.Compare arrival condition with the reference before panels enter fabrication.Segregate visible damage before fabrication and agree the repair or replacement option.

Prevent arrival damage through the Export Process.

STAGE, STAIR & RAMP ASSEMBLY

Modules, transitions and guardrails belong to one support system.

Patterned plywood deck panels on a modular steel stage with stairs, a ramp and guardrails
Stage panels and access transitionsAlign deck joints with the stage frame and plan secure modules, stair and ramp transitions, nosings and guardrail interfaces. Check replacement panels against the stage-system specification.
SUPPORT, JOINT & FASTENER SEQUENCE

Coordinate geometry, fabrication and installation in eight steps.

  1. Confirm system drawing and responsible designer

    Confirm the drawing revision, intended use, design authority and interfaces before a panel is named.

  2. Fix support centres and joint positions

    Place every full panel, seam, opening and removable section on the specified support geometry.

  3. Check concentrated and dynamic load path

    Trace wheels, casters, outriggers, moving equipment and transfer points through panel, fixing and frame.

  4. Select panel construction and thickness for that design

    Compare Anti-Slip, Structural or project-overlay options only after the system inputs are explicit.

  5. Select fastener type, head and edge distances

    The designer/fabricator confirms substrate, corrosion, vibration, pilot and replacement requirements.

  6. Seal factory edges, site cuts and holes

    Carry the compatible sealing system through fabrication and record repairs before installation.

  7. Detail drainage, transitions, nosings and replaceable panels

    Resolve water path, trip edges, access and removal without improvising on site.

  8. Record installed inspection and handover

    Verify supports, joints, fasteners, edges, surface condition and maintenance ownership against the agreed drawing and installation requirements.

Use Plywood Sizes & Thicknesses after the support and handling requirements are known.

SURFACE CONDITION & TEST SELECTOR

Specify the surface for the operating condition and maintenance method.

ConditionSurface decisionTest or documentCleaningWear / retestResult scope
Dry pedestrian trafficChoose a cleanable tread or specified coating compatible with footwear and floor geometry.Use the named dry-condition method and class where the project requires one.Remove fine dust and polish residue so the intended contact surface remains available.Reassess when traffic polishing or use changes.The recorded class follows the tested surface, method and condition.
Rain/wet pedestrian trafficCoordinate tread, drainage, slope, transitions and edge protection.Use the project-nominated wet condition and method.Keep drains and tread relief clear and maintain the intended water path.Review after wear, repairs or drainage changes.Wet-condition results are recorded separately from dry-condition results.
Oil/grease exposureCombine containment, rapid removal and a chemically compatible surface.Use a project-specific contaminated-condition assessment where required.Define degreaser compatibility, dwell time, rinse and residue removal.Re-evaluate after repeated chemical cleaning or visible polishing.The operating plan controls oil exposure, cleanup and access restoration.
Mud/dust/aggregate contaminationSelect a tread geometry that releases the expected material within the planned maintenance process.Condition the specimen with representative contamination where testing is required.Define sweeping, wash-down or extraction that preserves the overlay.Inspect packed texture and abrasive wear zones.Tread depth, cleanability and footwear or wheel contact are evaluated together.
Repeated trolley/wheel trafficMatch overlay, core, support and fastener detail to wheel contact and turning.Combine the rolling or wear test with installed-load verification.Remove hard debris that increases abrasion or wheel shock.Track wheel paths and turning zones.Rolling-load capacity follows the supported panel system and declared wheel contact.
Temporary stage/event useCoordinate module joints, transitions, handling cycles and replaceable deck panels.Combine the panel result with temporary-works, venue and event acceptance.Use a repeatable turnaround inspection and cleaning record.Check after transport, assembly and wet events.Complete-stage acceptance combines the deck, frame, connections, transitions and operating plan.
Stair/ramp transitionCoordinate tread, nosing, incline, landing and visibility with the project design.Destination access requirements and named surface test.Keep nosings, transitions and drainage clear.Reassess when nosing, coating or traffic path changes.Inclined and installed access arrangements use the test condition relevant to their geometry and service.
Cleaning chemical/processConfirm chemical, temperature, dwell time and mechanical cleaning compatibility.Agree the compatibility check and post-clean surface condition.Document dilution, tools, rinse and residue control.Inspect after process change or surface softening or dulling.Post-clean inspection confirms the surface and bond condition after the selected process.

Surface, contamination, footwear and cleaning work together. See HSE guidance on pedestrian slip risk when planning the operating conditions and maintenance routine.

INDUSTRIAL WALKWAY & LOADING PLATFORM

Rolling paths, access panels and edge control stay inspectable.

Patterned plywood panels on an elevated steel-framed walkway with a wheeled cart and a rectangular access panel
Service walkways and removable access panelsKeep wheel paths, joints and fixing heads accessible for inspection. Coordinate removable panels with the supports and plan resealing, cleaning and safe replacement around the equipment layout.
TEST & DOCUMENT OPTIONS

Match each requested result to the ordered surface and construction.

Slip surface test

Available by order

Ask for the test method, face pattern, conditioning and result relevant to your walking surface. EN 16165 concerns pedestrian surfaces; a pedestrian slip result does not rate wheel traction or the supported floor's load capacity.

How does the exact new or installed surface behave under the nominated condition?

View method, test inputs and responsibilities
Method or authority
EN 16165, AS 4586 or the project-nominated surface method and condition.
Test specimen / input
Exact pattern or finish, conditioning, direction and contamination state.
Who confirms it
Project authority selects the requirement; our factory and the laboratory prepare the agreed specimen.
Quotation scope
The report identifies the tested surface, method, conditioning and result so it can be matched directly to the ordered construction.

Wear and rolling-traffic test

Project-specific

For wheeled duty, provide wheel material, contact area, loads, turning and repetition. Agree the rolling-load or abrasion method, support arrangement and required result separately; it is not a universal service-life promise.

How does the surface and panel respond to defined abrasion, wheels or repeated traffic?

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Method or authority
Project wear method, rolling-load protocol or owner-specific acceptance plan.
Test specimen / input
Exact overlay, core, wheel/contact data, cycles, support and acceptance criteria.
Who confirms it
Equipment/system owner defines duty; our factory and the test laboratory agree the specimen.
Quotation scope
Rolling and wear performance is recorded against its own wheel, cycle, support and acceptance conditions.

Panel bond and moisture documents

Available by order

Request the bond information for your selected panel and exposure. Include factory edge protection and resealing after cuts and holes; panel moisture or a patterned face alone does not make the installed floor waterproof.

How is the plywood bond and edge system matched to the specified exposure?

View method, test inputs and responsibilities
Method or authority
EN 314-2 or destination product-bond specification plus edge and conditioning plan.
Test specimen / input
Exact plywood construction, bond, overlay, edge seal, holes and exposure class.
Who confirms it
We provide product documents; you confirm exposure and acceptance requirements.
Quotation scope
The order can pair bond documents with 8–12% export moisture, factory edge sealing and the specified site-cut treatment.

Structural and installed-load documents

Project-specific

Give your designer the selected substrate's declared properties and the frame, joints, fixings and load cases. Product documents support the design but do not automatically certify the complete trailer, stage or platform.

Can the complete supported system carry declared loads and connections?

View method, test inputs and responsibilities
Method or authority
AS/NZS 2269 where applicable, project structural specification, engineered calculation or full-system test.
Test specimen / input
Declared substrate, thickness, span or supports, joints, fixings and actual load cases.
Who confirms it
Responsible engineer or system designer confirms the installed design.
Quotation scope
The project requirement records the selected thickness, support geometry, connections and declared load cases.

Destination and project documents

Configured by destination

List the country, equipment or venue specification and any required project documents. Our factory confirms panel documents; your importer, designer or equipment owner checks the requirements for the installed use.

Which legal, contractual, workplace, vehicle or owner rules govern the installed use?

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Method or authority
NCC or AS 1657 for relevant Australian projects, vehicle or container-owner specification, workplace rules or country and project documents.
Test specimen / input
Named destination, authority, building or vehicle type, use and system specification.
Who confirms it
Importer, project authority, vehicle owner or employer confirms applicability.
Quotation scope
Country, application and responsible authority determine the document list included with the quotation and order.

EN 16165 evaluates pedestrian surfaces. State wheel traction, abrasion and installed loads separately; no single surface test replaces the complete project specification.

JOINT, EDGE, FASTENER & MAINTENANCE

Plan joint support, fixing and cut-edge protection together.

Close-up of patterned plywood deck panels, a straight joint, countersunk screws, layered edges and a metal-framed opening
Joint, fixing and edge protectionPlace joints on the specified bearing, keep fastener heads flush and protect exposed cuts and holes with the compatible seal. Inspect joint levels, surface wear and edge condition during service.
INSPECTION, CLEANING, MAINTENANCE & REPLACEMENT

Keep the floor serviceable with regular cleaning and condition checks.

  1. Pre-installation reference and damage check

    Confirm batch, selected surface reference, dimensions, edge seal, pack condition and handling damage before fabrication.

    Arrival condition and inspection records
  2. Installed support, joint and fastener inspection

    Verify full bearing, joint location, level, fastening, transitions and access-panel security against the drawing.

    Installation handover
  3. Routine contamination and cleaning control

    Remove water, oil, mud, dust and residue with the agreed process; document recurring contamination sources.

    Routine service log
  4. Edge, hole and seal inspection

    Check perimeter, cut-outs, penetrations and repaired areas for seal damage, swelling or exposed core.

    Edge and penetration record
  5. Wear/slip re-evaluation when use or condition changes

    Escalate when traffic, wheel duty, cleaning, contamination, slope or surface condition departs from the agreed operating conditions.

    Change and re-evaluation record
  6. Panel isolation and replacement trigger

    Use the project's criteria to isolate a damaged area and replace the panel or surface system without altering the frame or connection detail.

    Repair and replacement record

Surface contamination, wear, loose fasteners, joint-level changes, water entry and local damage can change the result. The project maintenance plan links isolation and replacement to the actual inspected condition.

See our Quality & Inspection checks for panel dimensions, surfaces, edges and export packing.

DESTINATION REQUIREMENTS

Match documents to the country, project and responsible authority.

MarketDestination inputProject specificationTest / document requirementConfirmation
AustraliaState, building/vehicle type and importer/project requirement.Project designer, importer and relevant building/workplace/vehicle authority.NCC, AS 4586, AS 1657 and AS/NZS 2269 are separate project requirements.The importer or project contact confirms the applicable requirements and documents before shipment.
Middle EastCountry, emirate/municipality or client specification and use.Importer, consultant, contractor or vehicle/system owner.Project slip, structural, fire, documentation or climate/exposure requirement as nominated.Buyer confirms governing documents and acceptance criteria.
Central AsiaCountry, customs/use classification and project specification.Importer, project designer or equipment owner.Country conformity, bond/exposure and project test method.Importer confirms language, documents and authority.
Latin AmericaCountry, port, use, project standard and language.Importer, consultant, vehicle/system owner or workplace authority.Country/project slip, structural, customs and documentation requirements.Importer confirms Spanish/Portuguese terminology and legal requirements.
AfricaCountry, project, vehicle/platform type and importer requirements.Importer and named project/system authority.Country-specific conformity, exposure, supporting documentation and documentation requirements.The importer confirms the requirements for the named country and project.

Destination briefs: Australia and Middle East.

PLAN YOUR ORDER

Start with your floor, panel dimensions and quantity.

Send the intended use, thickness, full-sheet or finished-panel dimensions, quantity and destination. Add a drawing, support layout, wheel or pedestrian duty and the preferred pattern where known. Our factory helps complete the panel specification; your designer confirms the installed floor or platform.

For a pattern or panel sample, give the face, reverse, thickness and delivery country; we confirm availability, any sample and courier costs, and dispatch arrangements. Production time is separate from shipping transit.

Availability
Available to order — made to order. We manufacture the plywood to your agreed specification and order quantity.
Order quantity & mix
Tell us the sheet size, thickness mix and quantity you need. We confirm the minimum order and available mix for your selected construction.
Production lead time
7–15 days. Production is based on your confirmed order. Ocean transit time is separate.
Price & quotation unit
Currency and price unit stated in your quotation. Your quote is based on the agreed dimensions, construction and quantity. Processing and requested testing are stated separately where applicable.
Samples
Tell us the plywood, thickness, finish and delivery country. We confirm sample availability, any sample and courier costs, and dispatch arrangements before proceeding.
Packing & shipping
Sea freight in containers. Export packing, labels and the container loading plan are prepared for your order. Freight is quoted separately for each order, based on the destination, container requirements and shipping arrangements. The agreed charges are stated in your quotation and order confirmation.
Delivery terms
FOB Qingdao / Lianyungang, China. Tell us your destination port so we can coordinate the shipment.
Payment & order confirmation
We agree the payment method, currency and any deposit and balance schedule in the quotation or proforma invoice. Your order confirmation sets out the product, quantity, packing and delivery arrangements.
Warranty & returns
180-day product warranty. Returns are agreed for each order. Return eligibility, the request period, return transport costs and any refund or replacement arrangements are set out in your quotation or sales contract. Contact our factory team with your order reference for after-sales support.

Choose full sheets or finished floor panels.

Regular factory sizes: 1220×2440, 1250×2500, 1525×3050 mm.

Available on request: 1250×3050, 1250×3660, 2100×2800, 1830×3660, 1250×3800 mm.

Include tread direction, panel layout, reference edges, holes, clearances, machining and edge resealing. Order the finished format with the construction, thickness and machining tolerances you need. Request the applicable product and project documents with your quotation.

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View the detailed floor and purchasing checklist
  1. Country and destination
  2. Use case
  3. System drawing/platform dimensions
  4. Distributed load
  5. Concentrated/dynamic or wheel load
  6. Support centres and joint positions
  7. Pedestrian/wheel traffic
  8. Indoor/outdoor exposure
  9. Water/oil/mud/dust/cleaning condition
  10. Surface pattern or recommendation request
  11. Required slip/wear/bond/structural option
  12. Panel size and thickness or recommendation request
  13. Core/bond specification or recommendation request
  14. Fastener and edge/cut-out details
  15. Inspection/maintenance expectation
  16. Quantity and packing
  17. Required delivery date
  18. Finished-panel quantities, module or part codes and replacement packing
  19. Drawing revision, tread direction, holes, profiles and machining tolerances
  20. Cut-edge and hole protection, attachment details and inspection access
  21. Currency, price unit and delivery term with a named destination

Tell us the destination and preferred delivery term, including its named place or port. We confirm the current price, panel specification and shipping scope in your factory quotation.

Not all details are ready? Discuss your floor with our factory team.

Compare the dated Anti-Slip Plywood budget ranges on the same construction, thickness and quantity basis. Your current quotation also states processing, tests, packing and the named delivery term.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Direct answers for specification, installation and service.

DECISION QUESTIONS

Before the purchase order

Choose the right specification.

How do I compare patterned floor panels for my actual use?

Compare the overlay and pattern together with the core, bond, thickness, supports and traffic. Pedestrian stages, wheeled equipment and trailer floors create different demands. State whether the floor is wet, dusty, oily or frequently cleaned so any requested surface test relates to the operating condition rather than appearance alone.

Can I trial the floor panel before ordering?

Request the intended construction and explain whether the trial concerns the walking surface, wheel traffic, fasteners, edge sealing or panel fit. We confirm the material, preparation time and sample and courier costs. The project designer still checks the supported deck, loads, transitions and guardrails as a complete assembly.

What should a flooring quotation include?

Include panel dimensions, finished thickness, quantities, surface pattern, exposed edges and any machining. Add the support layout, loading, destination and required test or report. We confirm the construction, minimum quantity, packing and timing; any installation or complete-platform certification is identified separately from panel supply.

What plywood is used for trailer floors?

Trailer plywood is selected from the complete vehicle-deck specification. The body builder or responsible designer provides support centres, joints, distributed and concentrated loads, wheel or equipment contact, fastening, drainage and edge exposure. A patterned anti-slip panel can suit a defined deck, while a structural substrate with a separate surface system may be preferable when declared structural properties govern. The quotation should therefore include the trailer drawing and load cases.

Is anti-slip plywood suitable for container flooring?

Container and freight floors are specified to the equipment owner's structural, rolling-load, bond, durability, material, hygiene and repair requirements. Send the equipment type, owner or repair specification, support layout, rolling-load requirements and required product and project documents. We can then compare a project-qualified freight-floor construction with the patterned anti-slip option and quote the construction that matches the owner specification.

How does film faced plywood differ from an anti-slip floor?

Standard smooth film faced plywood is designed around concrete release and surface finish. An anti-slip floor uses a named patterned film, coating or complete surface system selected for the actual pedestrian or wheel condition. The quotation combines that surface with the required core, bond, moisture range, sealed edges, supported joints, load path and maintenance method.

How should plywood be selected for stages and temporary event decks?

Start with the proprietary or engineered stage frame, module connections, support positions, point loads, caster traffic, indoor or outdoor exposure, transitions, assembly cycles and replacement method. Select the surface for those conditions and combine the panel result with the stage frame, connections and venue acceptance. Any deck substitution is then confirmed by the stage owner or designer.

Can anti-slip plywood be used for stairs and ramps?

Yes, where the project designer defines tread support, stair or ramp geometry, nosings, landings, transitions, drainage, users and the destination requirement. Specify slip testing for the relevant dry or wet condition, direction and incline. The completed access arrangement then combines the selected surface with its support, transitions and maintenance plan.

What thickness or support spacing is required?

Thickness and support spacing are selected together from the panel construction, distributed load, point or wheel contact, support direction and centres, joint bearing, fixings, openings and exposure. Send the system drawing and load cases so the panel options can be prepared; the responsible designer then confirms the final supported arrangement for the platform or vehicle deck.

How should joints, fasteners, cut edges and holes be detailed?

Every joint should land on an adequate support in the agreed system drawing. Fastener type, head, pilot and edge distances must match the substrate, vibration, corrosion and replacement needs. Factory edges, site cuts and drilled holes receive the compatible seal before exposure. Nosings, thresholds, drainage and removable panels are resolved before fabrication rather than improvised during installation.

How is slip resistance specified and tested?

Name the relevant method, test condition, specimen, conditioning and required classification or acceptance rule. EN 16165 or AS 4586 may be possible options when triggered, but the project authority decides applicability. New-surface testing, installed-surface measurement, wear evaluation and the complete load-bearing system answer different questions and should not be merged into one claim.

How should the surface be cleaned, inspected and replaced?

The operator records expected water, oil, mud, dust and cleaning chemistry, then inspects traffic paths, joints, fasteners, transitions, cut edges and seals. Changes in contamination, wear, use or cleaning trigger re-evaluation. The project inspection plan sets the isolation and replacement criteria while preserving the specified support and connection detail.

What information is required for a project quotation?

Start with the use, sheet or finished-panel dimensions, thickness, quantity and destination. Add the support layout, loads, preferred pattern, cutting or drilling and required reports where known. You do not need every engineering detail to start a conversation: our factory helps complete the panel specification, while your designer confirms the installed system. For a pattern or panel sample, give the preferred construction and delivery country; we confirm availability, any sample and courier costs, and dispatch arrangements.

What should I specify for industrial walkway and loading-platform plywood?

Give the support and joint layout, pedestrian or wheel traffic, loads, panel dimensions and exposure to water, oil or dust. For moving loads, add wheel contact, turning and braking. We quote the surface, core, bond, thickness and processing for that brief; the platform designer confirms the complete structure and connections. Include cleaning, protected cuts and access for inspection in the operating plan.

Can I order replacement plywood panels for an existing stage?

Yes. Send the stage-system panel drawing or finished dimensions, thickness, tread direction, holes and attachment details. Include the frame, clips, seams, handling cycles and any venue document requirements. We quote finished panels and agreed machining, with panel codes and packing arranged for replacement or repeat orders. Confirm fit and the stage-system requirements before changing the deck construction.

What plywood should I specify for scaffolding platforms?

Use the deck grade, thickness, properties, connections and finish specified for your scaffold system and destination. For a US scaffold project, OSHA restricts opaque finishes on wood platforms and coatings that obscure the wood surfaces. Check those requirements before choosing a phenolic face or other coating. Supply the system specification and required marking or inspection details so our factory can quote the appropriate panel.

Can I request a platform-panel quote without choosing the core or grade?

Yes. Start with the use, dimensions, quantity and destination. Add your support drawing, loads, traffic and surface preference where known. Our factory helps propose panel constructions and complete the purchasing specification; your designer selects the required structural properties and confirms the installed system. Unknown details can be discussed rather than guessed.

How do I compare quotations for finished platform panels?

Compare the same construction, thickness, finished dimensions and usable-part quantity. Include cutting, holes, tolerances, tread direction, edge protection, requested tests and packing. Confirm the currency, price unit and named delivery term, and separate production time from shipping transit. For repeat orders, agree the drawing revision and panel codes so the next batch matches your assembly.

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Let’s plan your plywood order.

Tell us what you’re making, the quantity and destination. Our team will help you choose a panel and prepare a quote.