Austral Plywoods are Australia's leading manufacturer a wide range of panel products, specialising in marine plywood and appearance grade plywoods.
Based in Brisbane and operating since 1925, Austral Plywoods have earned the reputation for high quality products. Austral Plywoods exclusively uses Araucaria (Hoop Pine), a premium Australian species from sustainable plantations in Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterlands.
Austral Plywoods have Chain of Custody certification under Australian Forestry Standard AS 4707:2021.
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Marine Ply a
Marine Plywood manufactured to the Australian standard AS/NZS 2272 is regarded as the highest plywood grade available. Marine plywood conforming to the standard uses only "A" grade veneers from a designated marine species (Araucaria - hoop pine) and has an "A" bond glue system.
Austral "O" grade marine plywood AS/NZS 2272 is also available and recommended as a cost effective solution for applications where the aesthetic of the face veneers is not critical.
exterior AC
Austral Exterior is a high quality Araucaria Hoop Pine plywood manufactured with a high grade "A' face and a "B" grade back. Due to its versatility, Austral Exterior can be used in many applications such as linings for walls, ceilings and joinery. Austral Exterior is manufactured with an "A" bond glue system and is suitable for semi-exposed applications, when finished correctly.
interior ab
Austral Interior is made with a clear glue line that shoescases the Araucaria (Hoop Pine) veneers on both the panel face and edge, maintaining the naturally bright appearance of the veneer. Designed for non-structural interior applications, Austral Interior has the highest quality appearance and is perfect for internal wall panelling, interior door skins, ceiling lingings, furniture and joinery.
Austral Interior is not recommended for exposed, wet or damp areas.
structural BB
Austral Premium Structural is a cost-effective and versatile exterior grade appearance plywood, manufactured with a "B" face and back. It is very popular in the marine applications, shop fitting and joinery. A full Hoop Pine construction makes for a very stable plywood, and the closed grain veneer produces a superb paint finish.
HOOP MDF
Hoop pine Araucaria plywood face veneer on MR MDF core. Austral HoopMDF combines the premium aesthetics of Araucaria (hoop pine) veneer with the stability and value of a moisture-resistant MDF core.
Theis versatile panel delivers the same high-end AB-grade finish and visual appeal as our premium plywood products.
Austral Architectural
ARIAPLY
Ariaply is a factory finished plywood architectural panel that is ready to install. Perfect for ceilings, soffits and internal walls, it is available in 7 attractive colours to suit any project. Made from high quality Hoop Pine plywood, Ariaply is a premium product throughout, finished with a unique 3 coat system that provides both good looks and durability.
ihoop
iHoop is a pre-finished plywood panel designed for internal wall and ceiling linings. Cost effective and ready to install, iHoop's superb factory finish is a clear coat that highlights the beautiful grain of Araucaria (hoop pine). Manufactured with an "A" grade face and multiply core, iHoop features a clear glue line that enhances the natural colours of Araucaria. iHoop is backed by a 7 year coating warranty with acoustic options also available.
Fixing iHoop is easy with Austral Plywoods patented solutions ShadowFIX and Tec7 X-Tack.
CONNECTAPLY
Connectaply is a pre-finished plywood panel system that offers the styling of wide timber boards. Made using only select "A" grade Araucaria (hoop pine) face veneers, Connectaply panels recreate a classic solid timber look. Connectaply is an exterior grade plywood panel, designed for use in semi-exposed areas such as balcony ceilings, alfresco areas and soffits. Tongue and grooved on all sides, each piece of Connectaply measures 2400mm (L) x 280mm (W) x 12mm (T), with each piece locking in the next whilst concealing the screw fixings.
Connectaply offers a variety of installation patterns and can easily be installed by a single tradesperson.
Vividply
Vibrant laminated plywood for furniture, cabinetry & joinery.
Made with a high pressure laminate (HPL), pressed onto Araucaria (hoop pine) plywood, VividPly is available in a range of colours and wood grains, including Austral's Natural Hoop that blends seamlessly with natural Araucaria veneer.
Slatpanel
Austral Slatpanel is a cost-effective panel designed for internal walls and ceilings. Available in both solid and acoustic designs, Slatpanel is the easiest, fastest and most cost-effective timber slat system on the market. Austral Slatpanel is manufactured from one-piece plywood panel 2400mm x 1200mm x 15mm that is easy to install with simple screw fixings.
Austral Slatpanel is available either raw or clear finished. Acoustic backing and coloured screws for concealed fixing is also available.
endurapanel
Endurapanel is a unique plywood panelling system that can be used to enhance any living space. Endurapanel achieves the appearance of a traditional slat wall or ceiling but with easier installation and a 7 year coating warranty. Applications include balcony and alfresco ceilings, internal feature walls and ceilings, restaurant ceilings.
Manufactured with the highest quality Hoop Pine exterior plywood, Endurapanel is finished with a unique coating system that protects against fungi and rot.
Firehoop
Austral FireHoop is a Group 1 fire rated decorative panel in accordance with AS5637.1.
Austral FireHoop is a premium timber look, designed for internal walls and ceilings and is suitable for aged care, hospitals, schools, auditoriums and general commercial.
Ready to install and pre-finished in Natural Hoop, Blackbutt and Spotted Gum colours. Bacteria resistant and easy to clean.
CROCPLY
Austral CrocPly is designed for the most demanding floor applications. CrocPly is made using Araucari (hoop pine) plywood overlaid with a hard wearing, waterproof and slip resistant film. CrocPly features a multiply marine plywood core and is certified to the Australian Marine standard AS/NZS 2272.
Austral CrocPly is an Australian made, wire mesh film-faced plywood, similar to imported products such as Hexa Plywood.
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