Diy 68X32X2400Mm White Deal Pao (3X11/2")

Whether you are throwing up internal stud framing, boxing in unsightly pipework, building workshop shelving, or tackling a bespoke garden shed project, having a few lengths of dependable White Deal DIY timber on the rack is an absolute necessity. Sized at a finished 68mm by 32mm (the classic nominal 3 x 1½ inch profile) and running a generous 2400mm (approx. 8 feet) long, this timber gives you the ideal balance of structural strength and easy handling for general indoor and outdoor carpentry.

What makes this White Deal DIY timber such a pleasure to work with is its smooth finish and uniform sizing. Planed with clean edges, it cuts crisp and straight with a basic hand saw or mitre saw without splitting out, and it takes woodscrews and nails cleanly without tearing the grain. Sourced from quality spruce (white deal), it is kiln-dried to help minimise twisting, shrinking, and warping once brought into heated rooms. Because it arrives untreated with a clean, bright appearance, you have complete freedom to leave it natural indoors, prime and gloss it to match your skirtings, or brush on a preservative treatment if you’re using it in unheated sheds or utility spaces.

You can call out to our trade and builders' counter right here in Loughrea to hand-pick your timber lengths and load up the boot. While you are getting the materials gathered for the job, make sure to take a look through our full selection of Hardware & DIY for fixings, timber screws, and corner brackets, check out our Woodcare & Finishes for primers, stains, and protective clear coats, or browse our Hand Tools to make sure you have a reliable tape, square, and saw ready on the bench. Sturdy, straight, and remarkably versatile, having a bundle of this White Deal DIY timber ready to go means your framing and joinery jobs get done right the first time.

Technical Specification

• Material: White Deal Softwood (Spruce)

• Finished Dimensions: 68 mm x 32 mm

• Nominal Size: 3 x 1½ inches

• Length: 2400 mm (approx. 2.4 metres / 8 feet)

• Finish: Planed smooth with eased, clean edges

• Condition: Kiln-dried to reduce natural moisture and minimise shrinkage

• Treatment: Untreated natural timber (ready for primer, stain, or preservative)

• Application: General home DIY, stud battening, framing, shelving, and boxing-in

Product Features

• Practical 3 x 1½" Profile: The go-to size for internal partitions, studwork, ceiling battens, and substructure framing.

• Planed Smooth Finish: Clean machined faces make handling easy on the hands and reduce sanding preparation time.

• Kiln-Dried Stability: Moisture-controlled timber resists excessive warping, bowing, and shrinking in domestic settings.

• Crisp Workability: Saws cleanly without splintering and accepts screws, pocket joints, and nail-gun fixings securely.

• Ready for Custom Finishes: Accepts all standard wood primers, undercoats, interior stains, varnishes, and wood preservatives.

• Lightweight Strength: High strength-to-weight ratio makes it easy to hold in place during solo installation and overhead work.

• Uniform Straight Edges: Consistent sizing ensures flush joins and flat framing surfaces across multiple batten runs.

Q&A Section:Q: Is 68 x 32mm the actual finished size or nominal size? A: 68mm x 32mm is the actual finished (planed) dimension of the timber, which originates from the traditional nominal rough-sawn 75mm x 38mm (3 x 1½ inch) profile.

Q: Can I use this white deal timber outdoors? A: Because it is supplied as untreated white deal, it is intended primarily for indoor use. If you want to use it outdoors or in damp sheds, you must treat all faces and cut end-grains with a suitable exterior wood preservative or outdoor paint to protect it against moisture and rot.

Q: Do I need to drill pilot holes before screwing into this timber? A: While white deal is a relatively forgiving softwood, drilling pilot holes—especially near the ends of the length—is always good practice to prevent the timber from splitting when driving in heavier woodscrews.

DELIVERY FEES & TIMESCALES

Shipping per Item: For standard-sized deliveries that may take multiple parcels

Delivery Terms for Appliances and Old Appliance Removal

If you purchase a washing machine or any other appliance and request the removal of your old appliance, please specify this in the comment section at checkout. Ensure that your old appliance is disconnected and placed outside the premises, ready for collection.

Please note that our drivers can only deliver to your doorstep and are not permitted to enter your property.

Bulky and Fragile Goods

Delivered to the nearest port for offshore islands.

Large Bulky Items and Large Appliances delivered by courier.

| - Large home appliances, Fridge freezers/Washing Machines/Dryers/cookers, etc. | 5-10 working days for nationwide delivery |

| - Note: Ensure old appliance is disconnected and outside premises ready for return. | Text notification before the day of delivery with an estimated time |

| - Drivers can only deliver to your doorstep and cannot enter your property. | Assistance required for large items. | Some bulky items may be delivered on a pallet. We regret that we’re unable to collect the empty pallet after delivery, and kindly ask that you make arrangements for its disposal. Thank you for your understanding. |

Click and Collect: FREE (see pick-up location on map below)

How it works

1. Receive an email confirming your order.
2. Your order will be processed by our website team.
3. Receive a text message confirming that your order is ready for collection.
4. No Click & Collect Order can be picked up unless you have the text message confirming that it's ready for collection.

CLICK & COLLECT Pick up Point

Open Mon to Sat from 9.30am to 5.30pm

RETURNS

Damaged and Faulty Goods

If your goods are damaged or faulty, we will replace the goods free of charge. If you do not want a replacement, delivery charges may be incurred to collect the item from you. Do not install any damaged items. This counts as acceptance of goods and the item is then non-returnable and non-refundable. Damaged goods must be reported within 48 hours of delivery, please contact us by emailing websales@beattys.ie or by phone on (091) 841403. In the event that goods are received in a damaged state please retain the product together with any packaging and contact us within 48 hours of receipt with photographic evidence. In the case of an item being faulty we may require an inspection by a manufacturer's qualified engineer to be carried out on the item in the location where it is installed. This is so the nature of the fault can be ascertained before we can arrange for a replacement.

All products leave our premises in perfect condition. The customer must notify the carrier (or postman) of even the slightest trace of damage (holes, signs of crushing, etc.) to the parcel, and refuse the package if necessary.

Unwanted Goods

Do not install or use any unwanted items. This counts as acceptance of goods and the item is then non-returnable and non-refundable. You have a statutory right to return unopened goods up to 14 days after receiving your order (“the cooling off period”) and you have a further 14 days to return the goods. If you are not ordering a replacement, a charge may be incurred to collect the item from you. You must notify us of your wish to cancel within 14 days, starting the day after delivery. Please email websales@beattys.ie or phone (091) 841403 to advise.

You have the choice of returning the goods via your own means ( Beattys of Loughrea, Church Street, Loughrea, Co. Galway) or requesting that we collect them. If you request collection, we will collect the goods on the next available date that one of our delivery vehicles is in your area. You have a duty of care while the goods are in your possession and we reserve the right to charge you for any damage that may have occurred during this period.

We reserve the right to apply re-handling charges for returned items under some circumstances:

• The goods received back are 'as new' but incomplete; i.e. missing components and/or accessories.
• The returned products are missing their original packaging.
• The cancellation was requested after the 14 day notification period.

 We do not accept returns and will not provide refunds under the following circumstances:

• The goods you wish to return are in any condition other than 'as new'.
• The goods have been installed and/or used.
• Cables have been cut or terminated.

Refunds will be reimbursed within 30 working days of the cancellation date.