Professional Balsa Wood Sheets — 1/2" Thick | 96" x 48"

SPFX Supply's 1/2-inch thick balsa wood sheets are the most popular choice for breakaway prop construction in film and television. This medium thickness delivers a satisfying breakaway action that looks dramatic on camera while being extremely safe for performers. Each sheet measures a full 96" x 48", giving your props department plenty of material to work with.

Why 1/2" Thickness?

Half-inch balsa is the sweet spot for most breakaway applications. It's substantial enough to look and feel like real wood, drywall, or paneling on camera, but breaks apart with significantly less force than thicker options. This makes it ideal for stunts where an actor needs to break through a surface with a single hit — punching through a wall, kicking down a door, or being thrown through a partition.

Common Production Uses:

• Breakaway walls & panels: Punch-throughs, crash-throughs, and explosion effects
• Lightweight doors: Interior door breakaways and kick-in gags
• Furniture components: Table tops, cabinet doors, and shelf panels
• Crates & boxes: Shipping crates, storage boxes, and containers that need to smash
• Signs & set dressing: Wooden signs, barriers, and decorative elements

Why SPFX Supply?

SPFX Supply is the largest supplier of balsa wood sheets in Canada. We source directly from balsa plantations around the world to maintain the highest quality and most consistent density for breakaway applications. We will beat any competitor's price on balsa wood (subject to terms and conditions).

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 96" x 48" x 1/2" thick
• Material: Premium plantation-sourced balsa wood
• Ships from: Toronto, ON — across Canada & the United States

Resources:
Product Safety Data Sheet (PDF)