Planed Softwood Timber 25x50mm (1 x 2 inch) finished size 19x44mm

Planed Softwood Timber 25x50mm (finished size 19x44mm) is a ready-to-work, finish-ready timber option for tradespeople, builders and serious DIYers who need reliable stability and a smooth surface. It’s ideal for trims, shelving and framing where appearance and precision matter.

Our 2x1 timber is produced as PSE (planed square edge) or PAR (planed all round). PSE usually has one planed face with square edges, while PAR is planed on all four faces. Both deliver a smooth surface that accepts stains, oils or lacquers. The nominal size is 25x50mm, with a finished size of 19x44mm, ensuring a consistent fit for detailed joinery.

Why Scandinavian softwood? Timber from these sources is grown in cooler climates, promoting slower growth and a tighter grain. The result is timber that tends to be stronger and more stable, with better resistance to warping than faster-growing alternatives. This makes it a dependable choice for interior work where visible surfaces matter, such as trims, shelving and framing.

Lengths range from 0.9m to 4.2m, allowing you to select pieces that minimise joints and waste. The planed surface is splinter-free and ready for finishing with stains, oils or lacquers to achieve a wide range of looks. While primarily used indoors, the timber can be used outdoors if properly preservative-treated to resist moisture and the elements.

This timber is well suited to handmade furniture, sash window components and lightweight framing projects where a smooth, finished appearance is important. The planed surfaces provide a reliable base for precise cuts and joints, helping to achieve cleaner mitres and neater edges compared with rough-sawn alternatives. For projects that require a visible, refined surface, the 19x44mm finish offers a practical balance between size and workability.

Key specs at a glance: Nominal size 25x50mm (1 x 2 in); finished size 19x44mm; lengths 0.9m–4.2m; available as PSE or PAR; sourced from Scandinavian softwood; suitable for interior trims, shelving and framing, with outdoor use only when treated.