We work mostly with birch plywood for its structural integrity, lightness and sustainability. For durability and consistency, the top surface (laminate) is pre-applied to the sheet material as part of the industrial plywood-manufacturing process. Specialised cutting tools allow us to mill the material without damaging the surface.

Our plywood is produced with timber from cultivated forests in Latvia and Finland.

Plywood is the most economical way of processing timber logs: a veneer is peeled off the cut log by rotating it against an angled blade.

Note: On some of our ply products, we seal the edges of the material with a mixture of oil and wax. Although all these finishes are waterproof, birch is not a timber you can leave outdoors for too long.

DARK Laminate
An overlaid, dark brown industrial film, with deep red reflections in sunlight. Good for dining tables, desks and general use.

WHITE Laminate
Our toughest surface, will not scratch. A melamine-based coating is sprayed onto the board, then hardened under pressure and heat. Strength equivalent to Formica, good for kitchen tables and durability.

OAK Veneer
A solid wood oak veneer is laminated onto a birch ply. We oil the surface after assembly with a mixture of oil and wax. It will age nicely, especially if exposed to sunlight. Needs a bit of maintenance: another layer of oil every year.

If you need a sample of our materials to make up your mind then send us an email with your name, address and which material you would like.
MaterialSamples@untothislast.co.uk

SOLID Laminate
Resistant to heat, water, sharp knives... We use it for our tableware range. A black core with white faces. Made from waste paper and resin.


POLYPROP (P)
A white, semi-translucent plastic with a fine leathery grain and good light diffusion properties. We use it for lamps and as internal lining.


AEROPLY 1.5 mm birch ply
Good resistance to temperature and very flexible. We use it for lamps. An internal layer of mahogany gives it a reddish glow when lit from behind.