Professional Balsa Wood Sheets — 1/4" Thick | 96" x 48"

SPFX Supply's 1/4-inch thick balsa wood sheets are the lightest option in our breakaway wood lineup — perfect for applications where you need thin, easily breakable panels that fracture with minimal force. At just a quarter inch thick, these sheets break apart effortlessly on contact, making them ideal for high-speed stunts and scenes where a performer needs to smash through a surface with minimal resistance.

Why 1/4" Thickness?

Quarter-inch balsa is the go-to for thin breakaway elements like window mullions, picture frames, shelving, and lightweight panel inserts. It breaks with almost no resistance, making it perfect for fast-action stunts where the break needs to look effortless — a fist through a cabinet door, an arm sweep clearing a shelf, or a body crashing through thin paneling.

Common Production Uses:

• Window mullions & frames: Thin wooden elements that shatter on impact
• Picture frames: Frames that break when thrown or smashed
• Thin wall panels: Lightweight inserts for partition walls and set flats
• Shelf boards: Shelving that collapses during fight or chase sequences
• Decorative trim: Baseboards, crown molding, and rail elements that need to break
• Layered construction: Laminate multiple sheets to build custom thickness breakaway props

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 1/4" thick
• Material: Premium plantation-sourced balsa wood
• Ships from: Toronto, ON — across Canada & the United States

Resources:
Product Safety Data Sheet (PDF)