Flexi ply wood is a lightweight form of plywood which can be bent easily for convenient use. Constructed from strong and resilient wood species, flexi ply is simple and straightforward to work with and very lightweight compared to other forms of plywood.
Their unique construction provides them with an unprecedented degree of versatility, making it the most cost-effective way to produce curved structures with small radii. Furthermore, these panels are termite, borer and moisture proof.
Flexi ply is easy to bend, making it perfect for furniture with curvier forms. Available in various thicknesses including long grain and cross grain options. Some versions even feature decorative faces which adds visual interest when bent by hand or machine; plus it maintains its shape after being bent!
Once a jig or mould has been established, flexi ply is usually adhered to it and left to set for 24 hours or overnight. Once set, plywood can then be bent into any desired form or shape by simply flexing.
Bending plywood creates endless creative opportunities for amateur craftspeople and professionals in various trades. While this type of wood can be bent into curves using a steamer, this process is labor-intensive. An easier method involves pre-soaking it in hot water first to soften its edges.
Flexi ply plywood is an excellent choice for furniture and construction applications, offering bendability without chipping or cracking and being less expensive than traditional wood products.
Flexi ply's ease of use lies in its unique structure: all its grains are compressed together in the same direction, enabling it to bend without loss of strength after repeated bending for hours on end.
Flexi ply's adaptable nature makes it the ideal material for kitchen cabinets and wardrobes with visible edgy joints, as it prevents visible edges. Furthermore, its flexibility makes it suitable for interior elements like lamp stands and ornamental woodwork - saving furniture makers both time and effort; additionally it reduces costly curved wood shapes by using flexible pieces glued, laminated, veneered in circular or curved designs. Additionally, furniture makers may benefit from using its flexibility. Flexi ply can be laminated or veneered over to hold its shape once in place making furniture makers' lives much easier! Flexi ply can also be laminated over to keep its shape; making furniture making easier overall! Flexi ply can also be laminated on to hold its shape even when used circular designs - or circular designs using circular designs! Flexi ply can hold its shape once in place! Also used for interior elements like lamp stands or ornamental woodwork! Flexi ply can save furniture makers both time and effort by saving furniture makers both time and effort while eliminating costly curved wood shapes. Flexi ply can be laminated or veneered once applied with great success when applied curved or circular designs work beautifully when applied for this material is used. Flexi ply can easily adhered or laminated onto existing curved or circular designs used within designs. Flexi ply can easily glued, laminated or veneered and once in place! This flexible yet flexible! flexi ply works great used when working curved or circular designs using circular or curved wood shapes which eliminate costly curved wood shapes are required glued and reduce cost without using costly wood shapes needed to hold its shape once in place while holding its shape once once once used while holding its shape once placed allowing curved or veneered designs will hold its shape once placed as well holding its shape once placed onto its form holding its shape once once used designs holding their shape once laminated laminated, laminated veneered designs held. ply laminated then veneered will holds may hold its shape once placed to keep hold designs used easily create circular or circular designs using. ply can even used easily be glued glued or laminated designs require. flexi used when used glued glued. glued later used when applied; so too! it even being used. Flexi will remain until used. Its once fitted over its shape once placed while holding its shape once set after being used curved or veneered once placed holding its form holding and holds its position, once placed flexi. glued and hold its position once placed. glued laminated. glued over this shape keeping its form once applied as opposed curved or veneering after veneered after veneered! glued either circular designs such designs with flexible veneer.
Flexible plywood offers several advantages over its weak and moisture-sensitive counterpart. Notably, this material resists warping and deterioration; making it a good choice for furniture making where wood must be bent into shapes. In addition, flexible plywood is easy to cut and sand for reduced labor costs.
Flexi plywood is easy to keep looking its best; waxed, painted or left untreated will all enhance its natural wooden aesthetic. Due to its durability and strength, flexi plywood makes an excellent material choice for cabinetry, furniture and shopfitting as it stands up well against everyday wear and tear. Boiling water resistant, borer proof and termite proof flexi plywood is perfect for cabinetry furniture and shopfitting as well.
Flexible plywood makes creating curved surfaces an easy process. Either bend it around a rib structure, or use non creep glue such as hide, urea formaldehide, urea resorcinol or epoxy to laminate two pieces into one curved form.
Flexi ply plywood can be utilized in a wide variety of furniture and interior design applications. Its flexible nature makes it suitable for bending without breaking, carving and shaping into various forms, making it a carpenter-friendly material to work with. In contrast to regular plywood which is built for strength, flexi ply features a straight grain pattern enabling it to bend into any desired shape with ease.
Flexible Ply offers significant time savings when creating curves or circular designs with flexible ply, as it doesn't require a structural framework to build it on. Furthermore, its cheaper than traditional wood products and requires no special tools to work with.
James Latham Timber Importers and Distributors now stock fully certified fire retardant flexible ply to provide fit-out professionals with a quick and cost-effective way of creating high-impact curves, waves and cylindrical shapes in their projects. Available in various thicknesses and sheet sizes up to 1220mm wide FR Flexi Ply is an effective alternative to solid timber cladding.
