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What does MDO plywood stand for?
MDO means medium density overlay. In North American trade talk it usually means exterior plywood with a resin-impregnated kraft-paper face made for paint adhesion — signs, soffits, painted trim. That APA kraft-paper class is not the same build as a matte phenolic forming film.
Is MatteFace the same as MDO plywood?
MatteFace is Vinawood's product name for a matte phenolic surface film formwork panel (code MTF). Buyers often search for MatteFace as MDO formwork plywood. Do not call the Vinawood sheet "our MDO" or treat kraft-paper paint-grade MDO as the same SKU.
Can MDO plywood be used for concrete forms?
Two products share the search term. Kraft-paper MDO is built for paint and signage, not as Vinawood's formwork CTA. For a matte concrete face, specify MatteFace — matte phenolic film, formwork only, reuse up to 15 with sealed edges and release agent. For a glossy high-rotation face, look at HDO or Class 3 film-faced.
What is the difference between MDO and HDO plywood?
HDO is a denser overlay that casts a glossy concrete face and suits higher reuse (Vinawood HDO Basic up to 10; Premium and Premium HD up to 20). MDO as a search term covers kraft-paper paint-grade panels and the matte forming panel buyers call MDO. Vinawood's matte forming product is MatteFace, not kraft-paper MDO.
Where can I buy MDO formwork plywood?
For matte-finish concrete formwork, buy MatteFace from the mill or an appointed partner — the panel buyers often search as MDO formwork plywood. See /collections/matteface-plywood. For paint-grade kraft-overlay MDO (signs and painted trim), buy through a specialty distributor that stocks APA-grade MDO. Ask Vinawood sales for a MatteFace quote against thickness and quantity.
Is MDO plywood water-resistant?
Yes on a sealed face and WBP core — water-resistant, not a submerged marine product. Cut edges still wick moisture. Seal every site cut. MatteFace follows the same edge-seal rule on formwork jobs.