What is MDO plywood for concrete formwork?
MDO plywood is the search term buyers use for medium density overlay panels. For matte-finish concrete formwork, the Vinawood product is MatteFace Plywood (MTF): matte phenolic surface film on a WBP (water-resistant) plantation-grown core. Soft bridge only — MatteFace is the pack label; MDO stays the query. Formwork-only, not kraft-paper paint-grade signage MDO.
Is MatteFace the same as MDO formwork plywood?
MatteFace is Vinawood’s product name (MTF) for a matte phenolic film formwork panel. Buyers often search it as MDO formwork plywood. Keep MDO in ranking titles as the search bridge; specify MatteFace SKUs on the RFQ. Never write “Vinawood MDO” on a purchase order — the mill label is MatteFace.
How many reuses does MatteFace (searched as MDO) get?
MatteFace is rated up to 15 reuses with sealed edges and a proper release agent. Cost per pour beats sheet price when the gang strips clean and stores flat. Do not invent a floor above the rated maximum. Site care — not overlay marketing — drives the real cycle count.
MatteFace vs HDO for forming — which cast face?
Choose MatteFace when the elevation needs a matte cast face (often searched as MDO formwork). Choose HDO when you want a glossy pour face: HDO Basic up to 10, HDO Premium / Premium HD up to 20. Same formwork family, different face finish — name the overlay on the RFQ before the press books.
What thickness and build should an MDO / MatteFace formwork RFQ list?
Common forming thicknesses are 12, 15, 18, and 21 mm; 18 mm is the usual wall-form workhorse. Builds: 1S (one forming face), 2S (both faces), or 1SF (forming face + film back). Formats 1220×2440 mm or 1250×2500 mm. Add destination compliance docs — RFQ only, no published sheet prices.
Where can I buy MDO formwork plywood from Vietnam?
Vinawood manufactures MatteFace in Vietnam for matte concrete formwork — the panel buyers often search as MDO formwork plywood. Est. 1992, ~5,000 containers/year to 55+ countries, plantation cores, 12-step process, 100% sheet inspection. Request a container quote; below a full load, freight often erases the landed advantage.