What is plywood

plywood is one of the most widely recognized multi- purpose used

in Canadian construction projects.
Plywood binds resin & wood fiber sheets to form a composite
material sold in panels.
A typical plywood panel has face veneers of a higher grade than a
core veneers.
TYPES OF PLYWOOD?
• THE THREE BASIC TYPESOF PLYWOOD USEDIN INTERIOR DESIGN ARE-
• 1)MR (moisture resistance) ply,
• 2) BWR (boiling water resistance)
• 3) BWP(boiling –water- proof) ply also known as marine plywood.

PLY THK – 6MM, 8MM, 9MM,4MM ,10MM, 15MM,12MM,

18MM,25MM
1) MR PLYWOOD
• IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR WATERPROOF PROPERTY IN MR GRADE ,
YOU ARE SURE TO BE DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE THE FULL FORM OF
MR IN MR GRADE PLYWOOD IS MOISTURE –RESISTANCE ,MEAINING
IT CAN RESIST MOISTURE WITH EASE .HOWEVER , IT CAN ONLY
RESIST MOISTURE AND NOT WATER.
• MR plywood is a types of plywood used for shelves, cabinets ,beds&
furniture manufacture
• If you are selecting plywood for making a bed, cabinet, sofa, or
table in the living room or other dry areas, consider buying wood
with high strength, zero gaps, and MR grade for humidity resistance.
BWR (Boiling –water- resistance)
• BWR grade plywood or boiling water –resistance plywood , as the
name suggest , is highly water- resistance plywood. It is completely
waterproof and is widely used to make furniture for home, office as
well as outdoors.
• It can resist water better than the Interior grade MR or moisture-
resistant plywood. So, it is generally used for meeting those furniture
requirements in the home, where the plywood may be exposed to
water, such as kitchen cabinets and kitchen furniture plywood is
made from phenolic resins.
• It is widely used to make furniture for home , office as made
from phenolic resins.
• THK COMES IN 6MM, 9MM, 12MM, 16MM.
BWP ( BOILING – WATER-
RESISTANCE)
• As an exterior plywood grade, BWR plywood can be used indoors,
outdoors and semi-outdoor purposes with humid conditions.
• ● BWR plywood’s waterproofing characteristics come from A grade
phenolic resins or phenol formaldehyde adhesive used in its
manufacturing.
Plywood prices vary based on different
aspects — from the plywood type to the thickness and quality.
You might want to consider all this before making a purchase.
• The usual plywood prices for MR ply start from ₹28 per sq. ft.
• BWR plywood prices start from ₹48 per sq. ft.
• BWP or Marine plywood is on the higher end, starting from ₹75
per sq. ft., as its sturdy and waterproof features are better than
interior-grade ply
Plywood Thicknesses

• Ply means layer. The thickness of the sheet is determined by the ply. More ply
creates a thicker and stronger board. The minimum number of plies are 3ply and
can go up to 5 or more. Plywood with fewer plies are thinner and weaker, even if
they’re of the same thickness.
• 3ply: These sheets are 2 to 3 mm thick and are the most common type of
plywood used in interiors
• 5ply: This plywood sheet is the most versatile option that is 4 mm thick. This type
of plywood works great for indoor and outdoor furniture and decorative boards
• Multi-ply: This plywood sheet has 7 or more layers. It is the best plywood for
furniture and durable enough for permanent structures like roofing
 Plywood Grades
Looking for the best plywood for furniture pieces? Look out for plywood types and
grades. Plywood sheets often come with grades that can determine their quality and
appearance. These grades and qualities also play a major role in plywood prices.
• A-grade: The best plywood for furniture pieces and cabinets, A-grade plywood has
a smooth and sanded surface with minor defects. These qualities will reflect in the
plywood prices.
• B-grade: This grade of plywood is similar to the A-grade variety with a few knots;
however, the defects can go up to 1 inch across.
• C-grade: This grade is unsanded with minor knots and defects like discolouration.
They are ideal for structures where appearance is not important. These are used as
laminated plywood by carpenters sometimes.
• D-grade: Similar to C-grade, D-grade plywood is unsanded and has snags that have
not been repaired. These account for the cheapest plywood prices.
• The best manufacturers of plywood offer certifications for the
quality of their products. Some of these certifications include:
• ❖ Virokill technology: This means that plywood has
excellent resistance to the spread of viruses and bacteria.
• ❖ Firewall technology: Furniture or doors that are made
with firewall technology plywood reduces the spread of fire. All the
premium range of CenturyPly come with this certification to offer
safety from accidental fire.
• ❖ Termite damage resistance: It is a crucial certification for all
wooden items. Therefore, the house of CenturyPly offers plywood
that is borer and termite proof , to increase the durability of your
furniture.