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Film Faced Shuttering Plywood
Paam Group supplies film faced shuttering plywood for concrete formwork to builders, contractors and EPC companies across India, and has done since 1982. Our boards are bonded with boiling-water-proof (BWP) phenolic glue, faced with phenolic film on both sides and marked IS 4990, the Indian standard for shuttering plywood.
The film gives a smooth concrete finish and strips cleanly from slabs, beams, columns and walls. Choose PAAM ULTRA for everyday RCC work, or the heavier, denser PAAM HD for towers and jobs with more repetitions per sheet.
Complete the formwork with our FORMTEK shuttering oil and timber runners and H-beams.
Types of Shuttering Plywood
Film-Faced Shuttering Plywood
This type of shuttering plywood is coated with a high-quality film on both sides to provide a smooth surface finish and improved resistance to moisture and abrasion. Ideal for concrete formwork, it ensures minimal warping and delivers multiple reuses with uniform concrete casting results.
Sizes & Weights Available:
Chequered Plywood
Chequered plywood features a textured pattern on its surface for enhanced grip and anti-slip performance. Widely used for flooring applications in trucks, buses, stages, and platforms, it combines durability with aesthetic appeal, while offering excellent load-bearing capacity and moisture resistance.
Shuttering Plywood Specifications
| Type | Film faced shuttering plywood |
|---|---|
| Marking | IS 4990 |
| Glue | BWP (boiling-water-proof) phenolic |
| Face | Phenolic film on both sides |
| Sheet size | 8 × 4 ft (2440 × 1220 mm); custom sizes on request |
| Thickness | 12 mm and 18 mm |
| 12 mm sheet weights | 24, 30, 34 and 38 kg (PAAM ULTRA about 30 kg, PAAM HD about 34 kg) |
| 18 mm sheet weights | 32, 42, 45, 52 and 57 kg |
| Edges | Sealed; reseal every cut with a plasticized edge sealant |
A heavier sheet has a denser core that resists edge damage and indentation, so it usually lasts more pours. Weight is only a rough guide, though: a wet board weighs more, so also check the IS 4990 marking, thickness and edges when sheets arrive.
Key Features
High Reusability
Performs efficiently across multiple concrete cycles.
Smooth Surface Finish
Ensures even and defect-free concrete surfaces.
Weather & Water Resistant
Designed to withstand harsh site conditions and moisture.
High Load-Bearing Capacity
Built for structural strength and dimensional stability.
Minimal Swelling or Warping
Maintains form and shape even after repeated use.
Why Choose Paam Plywood?
Made from premium hardwood veneers
Long-lasting and cost-effective
Consistent thickness and bonding
Custom sizes available on request
Trusted by builders and contractors across India
Application Areas
Slab Casting
Column and Beam Formwork
Commercial Building Construction
Infrastructure Projects
Precast Concrete Molds
Getting More Pours From Every Sheet
- Seal every cut edge and drill hole. Water gets in through edges, not the film face.
- Oil before every pour. A thin, even coat of release agent; too much stains the concrete.
- Clean right after stripping with plastic or nylon scrapers, never steel.
- Store flat, off the ground and covered, out of sun and rain.
- Retire cracked or delaminated sheets. They spoil the finish and can fail under load.
More detail in our guide: How to store and use shuttering plywood on site.
Shuttering Plywood FAQs
What is shuttering plywood?
Shuttering plywood is a strong, water-resistant plywood used as formwork to hold wet concrete until it sets. It is bonded with BWP phenolic glue and made to IS 4990, the Indian standard for shuttering plywood, so it can be reused for several pours.
What is the difference between shuttering plywood and normal plywood?
Shuttering plywood uses boiling-water-proof phenolic glue and, in film faced grades, a phenolic film that resists water and cement. Normal plywood for furniture and interiors (IS 303, often MR grade) swells and delaminates when used for concrete.
Should I use 12 mm or 18 mm shuttering plywood?
12 mm is the most common choice for slabs and columns where supports are closely spaced. 18 mm is stiffer and suits wider support spacing, walls and higher pours. Your formwork design sets the support spacing, so choose the thickness with it.
How many times can shuttering plywood be reused?
There is no fixed number: IS 4990 does not set one. Reuse depends on the grade and on site care, especially edge sealing, oiling, cleaning and storage. Heavier grades such as PAAM HD are made for more repetitions. Tell us your floor cycle and we will help you plan the sheet quantity.
What weight should a shuttering plywood sheet be?
Our 12 mm sheets come in 24, 30, 34 and 38 kg, and 18 mm sheets in 32, 42, 45, 52 and 57 kg. PAAM ULTRA 12 mm is about 30 kg and PAAM HD 12 mm about 34 kg. A heavier sheet usually has a denser core, but a wet board also weighs more.
Is your shuttering plywood IS 4990 marked?
Yes. Our sheets carry the IS 4990 marking. Check the marking, size and batch on the sheets you receive.
Do you supply outside Hyderabad?
Yes. Paam Group supplies sites across India, with offices in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai.
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