Product technical statement
PlyPlay™ is designed for wall and ceiling lining in residential and commercial applications, excluding high-humidity situations. It is a low-formaldehyde plywood, manufactured from sustainably grown plantation pine and birch.
PlyPlay is coated by Bates Surfaces, New Zealand’s largest coating applicator for building panel products, using the most advanced computer-controlled UV line in New Zealand and Australia.
Panel specifications
Dimensions: 2400mm x 1200mm; 2700mm x 1200mm
Thickness: 12mm
Faces: Pine, birch
Face grade: B-face
Coating: Single-sided, with sealed rear face and edges
Installation
PlyPlay can be installed using a variety of fastening and fixing methods depending on the finish desired. General fixing techniques include: nailing, screwing and gluing; battens and skirtings to cover joints; proprietary systems such as Stickman and Fastmount; decorative mechanical fasteners; negative detailing; and fixings for non-bracing walls and ceilings.
The panel edges and back are sealed, which promotes stability and also assists installation when using double-sided tape. And when delivered to site, the coated faces are supplied with removable protective film. View our installation guide.
Appearance & colour variation
PlyPlay panels are manufactured from natural timber substrates, and variation in colour tone, grain and surface character is an inherent feature of the material. Differences in shade and texture may occur between panels, including those from the same production batch, and are considered part of the product’s natural aesthetic rather than a defect.
At installation, some contrast between panels may be visible. With continued exposure to light, particularly UV, the surface colour will gradually adjust, helping to reduce variation and create a more consistent appearance over time. The rate of this change will depend on environmental conditions, and for best results, panels should be inspected and arranged prior to installation to achieve a balanced visual outcome.
Warranty
PlyPlay comes with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Compliance
When used as part of building work — and installed in accordance with the PlyPlay installation instructions — PlyPlay meets, or contributes to meeting, the following building code clauses:
B1 Structure; B 1.3.1, B 1.3.2, B 1.3.3 (a, b, j)
B2 Durability B 2.3.1 (b)
C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source C 3.4 (a) (in areas where a Material Group 3 product is required)
F1 Hazardous Building Materials F2.3.1
Environmental
Using low-formaldehyde plywood and sustainably sourced timbers, and with no VOCs from the coating process, PlyPlay contributes to a building’s sustainability credentials.
