Medium Density Overlay (MDO)

MEDIUM DENSITY OVERLAYS (MDO) Heavy kraft paper based products that are first saturated and cured, then coated with  phenolic glue resin for application directly to hardwood or softwood plywood in a hot press. Paneltech’s standard MDO products meet the requirements of PS 1-07 and have been certified by the APA. …

General Purpose MDO is paintable and durable which allows these products to cover a wide variety of market needs. Originally developed for sign painting and concrete formwork industries, MDO is also used for other applications as a paintable surface. Paint finishes on MDO are up to three times more durable than …

Overlaid Panels (HDO and MDO) Demanding applications such as concrete forming, exterior siding, and industrial containers require tough building materials. APA trademarked High and Medium Density Overlay plywood (HDO and MDO) combine the toughness of Exterior-type plywood with the superior wear of an overlaid surface. These features place HDO and …

Medium Density Overlay (MDO) MDO is made with a high-quality paper that is saturated with phenolic resin and overlaid on exterior-grade plywood panels. Specially selected veneers, beneath the overlay, provides a smooth surface ideal for painting. MDO is manufactured with waterproof resins that meet or exceed all veneer-grade, adhesion, and construction …