Plywood Sanded Project Panels

Smooth-faced Plytanium® plywood sanded project panels are perfect for interior and exterior applications from yard art to wainscoting, do-it-yourself projects, cabinets, shelving and furniture to porch ceilings, soffits and flooring underlayment.

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Ideal for interior and exterior projects

Smooth, sanded face is ready to use
Excellent appearance when painted
Economical and versatile

Plytanium Sanded Project Panels are 100% southern pine plywood. Available in B-C and A-C grades, they are ready to paint, with the natural beauty of the wood grain intact.

Lightweight, yet strong, Plytanium sanded project panels are durable as well as attractive. They are manufactured to maximize strength and stiffness, and reduce the chance of shrinking, swelling or sagging over time. The panels are ready to use, easy to handle, and offer excellent nail and adhesive holding ability. Build It Better® with Plytanium plywood sanded project panels.

Installation Tips

Acclimate panels for 48 hours prior to installation.
For optimum appearance, finish with one coat of primer and two coats of acrylic latex paint.
For exterior and weather-protected exposures, space panel edges 1/8" apart to prevent buckling.

Do-It-Yourself Project Center
Make a dog house, window box, and many other useful items with our step-by-step instructions. Visit the Georgia-Pacific Project Center.

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The procurement of all Plytanium® Plywood is certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (a trademark of SFI Inc.).

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Plytanium® Plywood Sanded Specifications (590.7KB/2pgs)

How can I prevent plywood from chipping and splintering when I cut it?

How should Plytanium® plywood panels be stored on the job site?

What is a span rating?

What is plywood?

What is the APA—The Engineered Wood Association?

Why should Plytanium plywood panels be spaced?

How can I prevent plywood from chipping and splintering when I cut it?

Since plywood is constructed of thin layers of veneer, cutting plywood with a power saw can be challenging. Even if you use a plywood blade with small teeth, the thin outer layer of plywood ( face veneer) can tear. This may not be a problem if only the "good face" (show face) will be seen. Place the good face downward when using a circular saw and upward when using a table saw. This won't prevent splintering--but it only occurs on the unseen face. A few tips to help reduce splintering when both faces will be visible: Before cutting the plywood, score the face of the veneer on both sides along the cut lines using a utility knife. Also, you can cover the cut line on both sides with masking tape, which helps support the thin veneer and keeps it from chipping during cutting. On a table saw, try the double-cut technique. Adjust the saw blade settings to slice approximately three-quarters of the way through the plywood, and begin the cut. Flip the plywood over and make another pass to complete the cut. The finished edge should be nearly chip free.

How should Plytanium® plywood panels be stored on the job site?

All wood panels should be:

kept dry
stored on risers, not directly on the ground
covered with plastic or a tarp in exterior sites, while still allowing for air circulation
handled carefully when loading and unloading to prevent damage

What is a span rating?

The span rating indicates the maximum center-to-center spacing in inches of support, over which panels can be installed. Some products feature a two-span rating such as 24/16. The first number represents the maximum support spacing for a roof application, and the second number indicates a maximum spacing of supports for flooring.

What is plywood?

Panel made of thin sheets of wood that are glued together.

What is the APA—The Engineered Wood Association?

APA is an independent, non-profit trade organization whose member mills produce the majority of the wood panel products manufactured in North America. Their services include quality testing, inspections and research.

Why should Plytanium plywood panels be spaced?

APA recommends plywood panels be spaced 1/8” at all edges to minimize the risk for unevenness as panels take on moisture and expand slightly. Spacing during installation helps to insure a flat, level wood surface.

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