6mm Plywood

6mm plywood is a light, thin sheet used for neat, accurate work. It is easy to handle, simple to cut and quick to fix. This thickness is chosen when the job needs control, not extra weight.

What is 6mm ply sheet?

A 6mm ply sheet is a thin plywood board made from several layers of wood pressed together into a single solid sheet. Each layer runs in a different direction. This is what gives the board its strength and helps it keep its shape.

Plywood 6mm feels light in the hands but behaves predictably once fixed. It does not split easily, cuts smoothly and sits flat against surfaces. This makes 6mm plywood sheets easy to work with, even on detailed or careful jobs.

What is 6mm ply used for?

6mm plywood is a handy option for interior work when you want a board that is easy to manage. It is often used on walls and ceilings in homes, sheds and garden rooms. The sheets stay neat, cut cleanly and are simple to fix. Builders also use plywood 6mm thick for furniture backs, drawer bases and carcass linings when support is needed without extra weight.

Popular for decorative wall panels, feature sections and small design details. In shops and commercial spaces, ply 6mm is used for displays, retail fittings and exhibition stands that need to look tidy and be easy to install. The same material suits door inserts, internal panels, window reveals and boxing-in work around pipes or services.

Because plywood sheets 6mm cut cleanly and bend well, they are often used for curved panels, acoustic features and sound control projects. This thickness is also a favourite for craft builds, model making, prototypes and children’s furniture, where precision matters. For more technical work, 6mm ply is commonly used in CNC routing, laser cutting and van or camper conversions, where light weight and control make a real difference.

Benefits of a 6mm ply sheet

• Smooth edges with minimal splintering.
• Stays flat and stable when fixed.
• Strong for its thickness.
• Easy to fix using screws, pins or glue.
• Takes paint and finishes well.
• Suitable for straight, curved and detailed work.
• Practical choice for interior projects.

6mm plywood is supplied in standard 2440 x 1220mm (8’ x 4’) size. The board is available in BS EN 636 Class 1, 2 and 3 options and is supplied to CE4 product standards, with both non-structural and structural variants available. Square edges make the sheets straightforward to fit, while the smooth, sanded veneer surface is ready for paint, lacquer, varnish or stain.

Formaldehyde emissions meet E1 class requirements. Depending on the grade selected, the board suits both interior use and exterior applications when properly treated. Available grades include B/BB, BB/BB, BB/CC, BB/CP, BS1088 and A/CC. FSC-certified options are available where marked.

Why choose our 6mm thick plywood?

Our 6mm thick plywood is a simple, reliable option at a good price. You get value for money, with trade discounts available and better rates when buying in bulk. Need a few sheets or a larger order? Both work just fine.

Sheet Materials Wholesale keeps UK stock ready to go. That means fast UK delivery and kerbside delivery straight to site or home. We supply both trade and DIY customers across the UK, and we keep the process easy. You get a VAT invoice with every order and full order tracking, so nothing is left to guesswork. Quotes are quick, delivery is clear, and the plywood itself is FSC-certified where marked and responsibly sourced.