Hey everyone! I'm searching for UV-cured prefinished plywood in the UK, specifically in Scotland. In the U.S., it's super easy to find at local lumber yards, and I use it a lot for making drawers and shelves. I'm thinking of buying around a dozen sheets for personal projects, but it seems really challenging to find here. For reference, I can get a 4x8 foot sheet of 18mm maple plywood, prefinished on both sides, for about $200 (or around £150) back home, and that includes free shipping in a container. I've already checked places like Winwood, Sheet Materials Wholesale, Latham, Thornbridge/Rembrand, and Hanson, but all I see are custom finishing services. Is prefinished plywood just not a thing in the UK?
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Check out dhhpanelproducts.co.uk. They have prefinished birch plywood available, but just a heads-up, it's a lacquer finish and not UV cured. If you're looking for durability, UV cured is definitely better, but lacquer can be easier to touch up if you get scratches.
I found a site that offers something similar: plydirect.co.uk has decorative veneered plywood options. You might find what you're looking for there!
Thanks for the suggestion! I see what you mean about lacquer being easier to repair, but I really prefer the durability of UV-cured finishes. It's just hard to find it here.