Planed Softwood Timber 16x75mm (finished size 12x69mm) is a ready-to-use timber option for interior joinery and visible projects. It’s aimed at tradespeople, builders and hands-on shop-floor buyers who want a smooth, versatile timber at a competitive price. Planed timber is sawn timber that has been smoothed to a clean, ready-to-work finish. You’ll see it described as PSE (Planed Square Edge) or PAR (Planed All Round). PAR indicates all surfaces and edges are planed for a uniformly smooth finish, while PSE is typically used where not all faces are shown. This timber is well suited to applications where appearance matters and a tidy finish is required. Why choose our 16x75mm planed timber? It offers a durable softwood option with a smooth, splinter-free surface, easy to finish with stains, oils or lacquers. It’s ideal for interior features, shelving, trim and visible details on projects where the timber will be seen. When used outdoors, ensure proper treatment and ongoing maintenance to protect against the elements. Key features and practical details:

• Finished size: 12x69mm (nominal 16x75mm)
• Material: planed softwood timber suitable for interior use, with external use possible if treated
• Planed options: available as PSE or PAR depending on project needs
• Surface quality: smooth, splinter-free, easy to work with
• Finishing options: accepts stains, oils and lacquers for a range of looks
• Lengths available: from 0.9 m up to 4.2 m to cover short pieces and long runs
• Applications: interior joinery, shelving, sash windows and feature timber; external use only with appropriate treatment
• Value: affordable pricing within Armstrong’s timber range, designed to suit different budgets

Armstrong Cheshire stocks a wide range of lengths and keeps this size in readily available stock, helping you minimise site delays. If you need a smooth, easy-to-work-with planed softwood timber for visible work and neat joinery, this 16x75mm option delivers a practical balance of finish, versatility and value.