LIVAPLY Blockboard

LIVAPLY Blockboard

Blockboard is a panel product with a core of solid wood strips (pine, eucalyptus, or poplar) sandwiched between outer veneers, creating a board that is remarkably stiff along its length while being significantly lighter than solid plywood of equivalent thickness. This makes it the material of choice for long-span applications — bookshelves, sliding panels, door panels, and partition walls — where sag resistance over distance is critical.

Specifications

Thickness Range
18 mm / 25 mm
Sheet Size
8 ft × 4 ft, 7 ft × 4 ft, 7 ft × 3 ft
Core
Fresh Pine, Neem Core
Face Veneer
Gurjan / Commercial
Grade
MR/BWR

Key Features

  • Superior StiffnessSolid wood-strip core delivers extraordinary sag resistance over long spans — no deflection on 8 ft shelves.
  • 30% LighterSignificantly lighter than solid plywood of the same thickness — easier handling and reduced structural load.
  • Screw-Ready EdgesDense strip core holds edge-screws and dowels firmly for frameless cabinet construction.
  • Dimensionally StableMinimises seasonal movement, keeping doors and shelves flat year after year.
  • Versatile FinishAccepts laminates, veneers, paint, and lacquer finishes equally well.
  • Cost EfficientDelivers equivalent-plywood performance at lower cost — optimise your project budget.