Choose formwork plywood around the concrete finish you need, the support system you use and how the panels will be handled between pours. At CUZI PLY, we manufacture film-faced and overlay plywood to your agreed specification, helping you balance face quality, panel strength and replacement cost. Share your pour, panel sizes and site conditions for a factory quotation—not just a price for an unspecified sheet.
Use the project to shortlist a panel, then compare its full construction on the linked product page. You can ask our factory for help before every detail is decided.
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| Your project | Panel to compare | What to specify |
|---|---|---|
| Walls with a specified concrete finish | Film Faced Plywood | Start with the finish reference, film face and supported joint layout. Compare the core and thickness for the system, not film colour alone. |
| Slabs and table forms | Film Faced Plywood | Provide the support layout, panel orientation and thickness required by your formwork design. Plan sheet sizes, seams and handling together. |
| Columns, beams and narrow cut panels | Film Faced Plywood | Include finished strip sizes, corners, holes and quantities. Allow for supported joints and resealing every new cut or drilled edge. |
| Replacement panels for modular frames | Film Faced or HDO/MDO Plywood | Match the frame's specified construction, finished thickness, tolerances and hole pattern. Check the panel/frame fit before ordering replacements. |
| A named HDO or MDO concrete-form overlay | HDO/MDO Plywood | State the concrete-form overlay and finish reference. A paint-grade MDO face is not automatically the same forming product; confirm the complete plywood construction. |
| Architectural concrete with an exposed finish | Film Faced or HDO/MDO Plywood | Agree the texture, sheen, panel-joint and tie-hole layout with a trial pour. Keep the overlay, concrete mix, release agent and stripping method consistent with that finish reference. |
| Precast concrete beds and moulds | Film Faced or HDO/MDO Plywood | Send the bed or mould drawing, casting face, supports, fixings, cut-outs and turnover plan. Include any heated curing or prolonged wet exposure when choosing the panel, edge protection and cleaning method. |
Your formwork design sets loads, pressure, support spacing, ties and bracing. Our factory supplies the plywood construction and processing agreed for that design; a film weight or sheet thickness alone does not set the system capacity.
Custom sheet formats on request: 1250×3050, 1250×3660, 2100×2800, 1830×3660, 1250×3800 mm. Choose the sheet or cut-part dimensions around supported seams, frame fit, handling and packing, with the actual finished thickness and tolerances kept in the specification.
What surface appearance, joint line and patch tolerance does the project accept?
Approved finish referenceIs the pour a wall, slab, column, beam or special geometry?
Element and panel orientationWhich framed, table, modular or site-built system carries the panel?
System drawing and responsible designerWhere are bearers, walers and panel joints supported?
Support and joint mapWhere are ties, screws, clamps and penetrations placed?
Connection and hole planWhich edges, holes and corners will be opened on site?
Fabrication and resealing planWhat agent, application rate and panel compatibility are specified?
Approved agent and application methodHow will panels be stripped, cleaned, dried, inspected and retired?
Site-use and inspection planHow are packs supported, covered and ventilated between pours?
Storage arrangementWhich project, market or buyer documents are required?
Document schedule
Control joint lines, ties, walers and face continuity against the specified wall finish.
Confirm joist direction, bearing at every seam, deflection criteria and stripping sequence.
Review narrow strips, corners, tie congestion and repeated edge exposure.
Match panel dimensions, hole pattern and replacement rules to the proprietary frame.
Define bend direction, radius, segmented joints, machining and finish acceptance.
| Result | Production and site control | Acceptance check |
|---|---|---|
| Joint imprint | Carry seams on the frame, define the gap and sealant or tape method, then review the first pour. | Seams remain level, supported and sealed within the approved finish reference. |
| Surface texture | Approve the film family, face condition and release-agent combination with a concrete sample. | The physical sample establishes texture and gloss together with the named overlay. |
| Patch transfer | Record face repairs and core patches visible through the overlay before approval. | Transferred marks remain within the accepted concrete-finish class. |
| Film continuity | Inspect scratches, burns, pinholes and local lifting before every reuse decision. | The film remains continuous and capable of repeating the approved finish. |
| Release compatibility | Use the nominated agent and application rate on the approved panel construction. | The stripped surface is clean and free from residue, staining and release damage. |
| Repeat consistency | Compare each stripped face with the approved reference and actual panel condition. | The next-pour decision follows the inspected face, edges, holes and flatness. |
For plywood for architectural concrete, agree the visible texture, sheen, joint lines and tie-hole pattern with the project concrete-finish reference. Compare the named overlay, release agent and concrete mix in a trial pour. Keep panel condition, seam treatment, placing and stripping consistent; a heavier film alone does not define the finished appearance.
For precast concrete forms, include the bed or mould drawing, casting orientation, supports, fixing and insert locations, cut-outs and turnover plan. Tell our factory about any heated curing or prolonged wet exposure so the core, bond, overlay and edge protection can be chosen together with your cleaning and stripping method.
Check pack support, wrap, corners, moisture signs and transport damage before acceptance.
Keep panels flat, off the ground, evenly supported, protected from rain and ventilated.
Use a documented cut list and clean tools; identify every exposed edge and hole.
Confirm the factory coating colour, coverage, cure and inspection on original edges.
Dry and clean opened veneers, then apply compatible waterproof edge-sealing paint to the specified coats and cure.
Apply the nominated compatible product evenly without pooling or contamination.
Follow the responsible formwork plan for ties, bracing, pressure, pour rate and stripping.
Remove residue without cutting the overlay, then allow faces and edges to dry.
Record face wear, edge swelling, flatness, holes, corners, bond condition and repair history.
Reuse the panel only when it still meets the agreed panel and project acceptance criteria.
Phenolic film-faced construction for wall, slab and general shuttering with a defined finish and site cycle.
The drawing or finish brief explicitly calls for an HDO/MDO overlay system.
A proprietary frame, nominated substrate, curved geometry or special face system governs.
| Observed condition | Likely cause | Prevention and response |
|---|---|---|
| Face wear | Abrasive cleaning, dragging or exhausted overlay | Compare with the approved surface and retire before substrate exposure affects the finish |
| Edge swelling | Water entry or incomplete resealing | Inspect original and site-cut edges after wet exposure |
| Site-cut water entry | Opened veneers left unsealed | Clean, dry and reseal cuts, holes and damaged corners promptly |
| Delamination | Bond, moisture exposure or handling falls outside the selected construction | Quarantine the panel and inspect the bond, core and exposure history |
| Imprint / patch transfer | Face repair or debris transfers into concrete | Approve a face reference and inspect before the pour |
| Bow / twist | Uneven support, moisture imbalance or damaged stacking | Store flat on aligned supports and reject unstable panels |
| Fastener damage | Over-driving, poor edge distance or repeated hole wear | Follow the system connection detail and inspect holes |
| Poor cleaning | Concrete residue or aggressive tools damage the film | Use the agreed cleaning method after stripping |
| Unsupported joints | Panel seams fall between supports | Map every joint to adequate bearing before fixing |
| Improper storage | Ground contact, trapped moisture or point support | Keep packs dry, ventilated, flat and evenly supported |
For the plywood order, state the required bond, dimensions, surface and any named formply grade. We confirm the relevant product reports and declarations with the offered construction. The site design separately sets supports, ties, pressure and stripping requirements.
Keep the report issuer, report or declaration reference, standard and edition with the identified plywood construction, overlay, bond class and specified product properties. Coordinate these documents with the replacement requirements of the frame manufacturer and your project specification. A bonding test or dimensional-tolerance reference does not by itself supply the load rating for the assembled formwork.
Plywood bonding quality test methods
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Plywood dimensional tolerances
Plywood formwork
Guide to formwork for concrete
For a U.S. project specifying APA Plyform® or an APA trademark, identify that requirement before ordering. Those are specific rated products and marks, not another name for every film-faced board. See APA’s concrete-forming guidance for its product categories and maintenance recommendations.
Tell us what you know. We will help complete the plywood choices, then confirm the sample, quantities, processing, inspection, packing, payment and delivery terms in your quotation.
Include the element and concrete finish, sheet or finished-part sizes, thickness and quantities, destination and target date. Add your system drawing, support layout or specified grade if available. You can enquire before deciding the core, overlay or bond class; our factory helps compare panel options for your project.
For a sample, tell us whether you want to compare the face and core, check machining or plan a trial pour. We agree the construction, piece dimensions, any sample costs and courier arrangements before sending it.
Your quotation identifies the panel and quantities, price unit and currency, minimum order, processing, required tests, labels and packing, with production timing, payment and the named shipping term and delivery point. Manufacturing time is separate from freight transit. For repeat panels, keep part codes, drawing versions and the same construction and finish reference with the order.
Product/application: Film Faced Plywood · Destination: confirm with inquiry · Shipping basis: Recommended from project and destination details.
Plan the order directly with our factory · Compare the quotation and delivered cost
Plan cut-to-size panels and CNC profiles and hole patterns with your frame drawing, reference edges, tolerances, part labels and new-edge protection. Review moisture and water protection and film faced versus marine plywood when comparing the face, core, bond and site-use requirements.
Panel selection and site use
Start with the specified panel and support system, then consider usable cuts, the required concrete finish, edge protection, cleaning and replacement. A cheaper sheet is not necessarily cheaper over the job. We can quote suitable constructions; the number of usable pours depends on the actual panel condition and site practice, not a fixed promise.
Send the element being poured, the finish reference, panel dimensions, support spacing, expected site use, quantity and destination. Tell us which details are undecided. We can help compare plywood options while your formwork designer confirms pressure, supports, ties and fasteners.
Request a panel reference for the proposed face, core, bond and thickness, and tell us whether you need a cutting, edge-sealing or trial-pour check. We confirm the available construction, preparation time and sample and courier costs before arranging it. Your quotation also confirms quantity, packing and production timing.
Your formwork designer sets supports, concrete pressure, ties, bracing and connections for the actual assembly. Our factory confirms the plywood construction, dimensions and specified product properties for that design. Film weight, colour or nominal thickness alone cannot define the system's capacity.
There is no single pour count for every job. Reuse depends on the selected panel, concrete mix, release agent, stripping, cleaning, cut-edge protection and storage. Inspect the film, edges, holes, flatness and bond condition before each next pour; replace a panel that no longer gives the required finish or meets the formwork specification.
Factory sealing protects the original edges. Newly exposed veneers should be clean and dry, coated promptly with a compatible waterproof edge-sealing paint, cured for the specified time and checked before concrete or weather exposure.
Start with the concrete-finish reference and formwork drawing, then specify the film family and nominal weight, face/back arrangement, core and lay-up, exterior bond, thickness and tolerance, original edge seal, site-cut resealing, release agent and inspection plan. Film colour remains one appearance choice within that complete construction.
The newly exposed veneers must be clean and dry, then promptly resealed with compatible waterproof edge-sealing paint to the specified coat, cure and inspection plan.
Record the panel construction, release agent, concrete mix, form condition, pour and stripping conditions, then compare the result against a project-approved reference.
Use the HDO/MDO option when the project drawing or finish specification names a high- or medium-density resin-fibre overlay, or when its defined overlay and concrete-finish reference suit the project better than phenolic film.
Clean and dry them, stack flat on continuous aligned supports off the ground, protect them from rain while maintaining ventilation, and avoid trapped moisture or point loads.
EN 314 provides the plywood bonding-quality test and class option for the ordered panel construction. The formwork drawing separately defines supports, ties, pressure, bracing and joints, while the project finish reference and site plan define pouring, stripping, cleaning and reuse inspection.
Send the wall, slab, column or beam type; concrete-finish target; system drawing; support and joint layout; ties; panel sizes and thickness; cuts and holes; edge treatment; release agent; site cycle; quantity; destination; required documents and delivery date. We can then recommend the suitable panel construction and shipping basis.
Start with the exposed concrete finish, including texture, sheen, joint lines, tie-hole pattern and permitted marks. Compare a specified concrete-form HDO or MDO overlay with film-faced plywood using the intended concrete mix, release agent, supported layout and stripping method. A trial pour establishes the agreed finish reference. Keep faces, seams, edge protection and cleaning consistent across the work; the panel surface alone does not determine the complete concrete result.
Give the casting-bed or mould drawing, panel orientation, supports, joints, fixings and cut-outs, with finished dimensions, tolerances and the planned casting cycle. Include any heated curing, duration of wet exposure, concrete mix, release agent and cleaning method. We compare the plywood core, bond, overlay and edge protection for those conditions. Your mould or formwork design sets pressure, loading, supports and stripping requirements; a repeated precast cycle is not a fixed reuse guarantee.
Full sheets suit changing site layouts and local cutting; allow for material yield, supported seams and resealing new cuts. For replacement panels, send the frame drawing and part schedule, finished thickness and tolerances, hole positions, reference edges, face orientation and quantities by part. We quote agreed cutting or drilling, edge treatment, part labels and protective packing separately from the panel. Check fit in the intended frame before a repeat order and keep the same drawing and construction reference.
Compare the same core and veneer lay-up, bond class, face and reverse overlay, finished thickness, tolerances, sizes and quantities. State any named formply grade and required product reports, plus cutting, holes, edge coating, labels and packing. Your factory quote confirms the price unit, currency, minimum quantities, production timing, payment and named shipping term with its delivery point. Freight and transit time are separate from manufacturing; compare delivered cost and actual panel condition over the job rather than assuming a fixed cost per pour.
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