Austral Plywoods

To keep your plywood in the best possible condition, we recommend:

• Count and inspect for damage, immediately upon receiving your plywood. Any claims must be made within the time period specified in our Claims Policy.
• Before installation, remember to keep your plywood dry and store in a protected area. Store your plywood on a flat, dry surface with a cover sheet on top. Do not store plywood sheets on their edge as it may cause bowing. Avoid direct sunlight, wind, rain and humidity, all of which can affect the appearance of your plywood.
• For semi-exposed applications, only use Ariaply, Connectaply or Endurapanel and reseal all cut edges and penetrated boards (ie over screws) with available sealer.
• Do not use oil based products on Hoop Pine plywood.
• Take care in free standing applications. Plywood is a natural product that can be affected by changes in ambient weather conditions, possibly causing previously flat sheets to bow. At Austral Plywoods all precautions are taken to ensure flatness at time of dispatch, however once the plywood has left our factory we cannot guarantee sheets to remain flat unless fastened. This is particularly important where free standing kitchen/cabinet doors are concerned.
• For Ariaply care & maintenance instructions click here.

Do you sell direct?

Yes, our full product range is available to purchase via our online shop. We also supply through our distributor network located throughout Australia and New Zealand. Please contact us for your nearest distributor.

Are your products certified to the E0 formaldehyde emission rating?

Yes, and we have also achieved Super E0 certification on all A-Bonded plywood (ie Marine, Exterior and Structural). Click here to learn more about formaldehyde.

Is your resource sustainable?

Yes, our Hoop Pine resource is 100% plantation grown and managed by HQPlantations (HQP). HQP is one of Australia’s largest tree planting organisations, establishing up to 5 million trees in its plantations each year. Click here to learn more.

Do you have Chain of Custody?

Yes, the Austral Plywoods product range is certified for Chain of Custody under AS 4707:2014. Click here to learn more.

Does RW plywood receive timber credits when used in "Green Star" buildings?

Yes, RW/PEFC timber is now treated equally with regards to Green Star timber credits (refer media release by Green Building Council of Australia). As plywood produced by Austral Plywoods is RW/PEFC certified, you may be able to claim Green Star credits when using our products.

Can plywood sheets be colour matched?

No, our plywood being a natural product is subject to a range of colour and grain variations. Our plywood is graded to Australian Standards for "A" and "B" veneers however variations can be apparent within these grades. It is important that the installer checks panels prior to installation to ensure they are laid out in a way that minimises variations.

What is the difference between "A" and "B" face veneers?

Veneer quality is provided for in Australian Standards as follows:

• Veneer Standards (A)
• Veneer Standards (B)

Is your plywood fire rated?

Yes, Hoop Pine plywood has been assessed at Group 3. Austral FR Panel, our Hoop Pine veneered MDF panel, complies to Group 2 and E0. For Group 1 applications we recommend Austral FireHoop. Please contact us for more information.

Do you produce an external cladding?

We do not recommend plywood for fully exposed applications. For semi-exposed areas, both Endurapanel and ariaply are recommended. Read more about External Use.

Can you supply pattern advice and samples on Acoustic Plywood?

Yes, we have reliable perforators at various locations and are happy to supply direct contact details so that you can discuss your special requirements with the experts. If we are unable to provide a sample matching your needs, the perforator should also be able to assist. Please contact us for more information.

Can you offer advice on fixing plywood, minimum plywood thicknesses, support spacings etc?

Yes, please contact us for more information.

Can you give recommendations on finishing plywood?

For best results, we recommend our pre-finished Endurapanel, ariaply, connectaply and iHoop. Please also view our website for information on interior finishing and exterior finishing.

Take care when using plywood in free standing cupboard doors.

Plywood is a natural product that can be affected by changes in ambient weather conditions, possibly causing previously flat sheets to bow. At Austral Plywoods all precautions are taken to ensure flatness at time of dispatch, however once the plywood has left our factory we cannot guarantee sheets to remain flat unless fastened. This is particularly important where free standing kitchen/cabinet doors are concerned.

Staining, coating and CNC machining — every step of the finishing process now happens under one roof at our Brisbane facility. The result: unmatched quality control and faster delivery of premium Araucaria Hoop Pine panel, including our award-winning Ariaply and iHoop.

Every Ariaply panel is prefinished right here in our Brisbane factory — fully dipped for complete stain and preservative penetration, then clear-coated on both face and back to achieve a superb lustre that’s ready to install.

One Facility. Complete Control.

When every stage of the prefinishing process is managed under one roof, quality isn't just promised — it's guaranteed. Our team oversees each panel from raw substrate through to dispatching the finished product.

Consolidating staining, coating and CNC machining in-house means fewer hand-offs, tighter tolerances and lead times that would be impossible with outsourced finishing. It's a level of integration that's rare in Australian plywood manufacturing.

Learn more.