The White-Wood Sign Panel
Distributed by White-Wood Forest Products

Premium Medium Density Painted (MDO) Sign Plywood

The Premium Sign Panel that out Shines the competition.

The MDO Painted Panel Features:

• MDO general purpose sign panels are composed of exterior plywood that has had a phenolic resin impregnated paper bonded to them. This provides a protective coating that will last up to 3 times longer than standard raw wood surfaces and makes it ideal for highway signs, billboards, or any general purpose exterior, or interior usage.
   
• The panel is primed and painted to standards in accordance with both the panel manufacturers and paint manufacturers recommendations.
   
• The surface will readily accept all sign industry self adhesive vinyls, screening inks and it is recommended to use solvent base paint. We recommend to pre-test for suitability.

Specifications:

• Standard panel size is 4x8 in thicknesses of 11mm, 12mm and 19mm. Panels are offered in 1 side or 2 sided finish. (one sided panels have a backer sheet for additional stability)
   
• 4x10 panels are stocked in 12mm G1S. Other thickness are available on 
• special order.
   
• Sizes up to 5x12 are available through special order in lift quantities. (allow 6-8 weeks for delivery).
   
• Standard inventory is edge sealed and painted white. Primed only & Raw MDO available by special order.
   

Handling - Edge Sealing

White-Wood Painted Sign Panel edges are pre-painted but should be sealed with the application of  1-2 coats of a good polyurethane-acrylic based primer and paint, to

 insure no water permeation on the edges.

      - or by applying a good paintable grade caulking so any edge voids are filled and

         sealed.

-sealing the edges with an exterior grade caulking and a suitable edge cap moulding

  is also an option.

           -  any edges that are cut, or holes drilled through the painted face of the board, must be

              re-sealed in the same manner as noted above.

       Cleaning of the White-Wood Painted Panel 

             If cleaning of the painted sign panel is required we recommend the use of a damp 

             cloth only.Use of solvents to clean the panel may deteriorate the paint finish and

             are not recommended.The painted panel surface must be allowed to dry to assure

             no moisture is present  prior to the application of vinyl.

             If panels are stored outside in colder temperatures, they must allowed to acclimatize to

             room temperature before the application of vinyl.

        Vinyl Application

             White-Wood Sign Panel has been tested and readily accepts dry application of

             sign vinyls. The use of water in the application of vinyl is not recommended as

             it traps moisture adversely affecting the adhesion of the vinyl and could cause

             bubbling. Dry application using a laminator is recommended. The adhesive used

             on todays vinyls can chemically and/or physically bond to the coating on the

              board. Removal of the vinyl can cause de-lamination due to this bond.

             Use of products like Rapid Tac or other products containing any form of           

              Isopropyl alcohol will deteriorate the finish of our board and must not be used.

             We strongly recommend that a customer using this board must test their different

             sign applications to insure the board is suitable for the intended use.