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Ilomba Plywood: Lightweight Decorative African Plywood
Ilomba plywood offers a smooth face and low weight, making it a decorative choice for interior cladding, furniture parts and light panels.

What is Ilomba Plywood?
Ilomba plywood is produced from African hardwoods with a cross-laminated layup, delivering light weight and stability. Its smooth, decorative face suits interior panels and furniture components.
We supply ilomba plywood with E1/E0 and WBP glue options. Under controlled production, it provides durable panels for construction fit-out and interior projects in various thicknesses and grades.
Technical Properties
Physical Properties
- Construction:Cross-laminated; lightweight and stable
- Surface:Smooth, uniform; decorative applications
- Weight:Lightweight; easy handling and installation
- Thickness/Size:Multiple thickness and size options
Performance and Glue
- Glue:E1/E0 (interior, low emission) and WBP (exterior/marine)
- Strength:Good strength-to-weight; suitable for interior and light structural panels
- Dimensional Stability:High; low risk of checking/deformation
- Machining:Easy cutting and sanding; veneer/paint friendly surface
Applications
Interior cladding and decorative panels
Used on walls/ceilings where a light, smooth surface is required.
Furniture components
Cabinets, shelves and modular furniture benefiting from low weight and stability.
Construction and fit-out
Light partition panels, stage/fair stands and interior fit-out elements.
Light structural panels
Reduces load in weight-sensitive projects; easy to transport and install.
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Ilomba Plywood Price and Stock
Ilomba plywood is available in various thicknesses, sizes and grades. With E1/E0 and WBP options, we support interior and exterior needs; contact us for current pricing and stock, and project-specific cutting.
FAQ
Why is ilomba plywood lightweight?
Made from naturally lower-density African species, easing handling and installation.
Which glue should I choose?
Use E1/E0 for interior low-emission needs; WBP for exterior/marine exposure.
Typical projects?
Interior cladding, furniture parts, light panels, stage/fair stands and fit-out work.
Is it easy to machine?
Yes; cuts and sands cleanly, with a smooth face for veneer or paint.
How is pricing set?
Based on thickness, size, glue/grade, quantity and exchange rates.
