Commercial fit-outs are deadline jobs. Material needs to arrive in the right order, in the right grade, and be good enough to take a finish that will be on show. The BOQ is long and the cost of a wrong line is not just money but time.
Where plywood goes in a commercial fit-out
- Partitions and wall linings
- Counters, display units and fixtures
- False ceilings and bulkhead details
- Storage and back-of-house cabinetry
- Doors and frames
Considerations
| Issue | What to think about |
|---|---|
| Fire and safety requirements | Some commercial spaces have specific material requirements. Check with the project's consultant. Do not assume any plywood or laminate meets them without confirmation from the manufacturer. |
| Moisture | Restaurant kitchens, wash areas and ground-floor shops need moisture-suitable grades |
| Durability | Public use means heavier wear, so pick surfaces to match |
| Consistency | Same laminate batch and board thickness across the whole area |
Working with a BOQ
Break your BOQ into lines with grade, thickness, finish code and quantity. Send it via bulk and project orders and we will review it. Contractors can also read the interior contractors page.
See also laminates, wooden panels and aluminium channels.