IMPORTANT PLYWOOD TERMS TO KNOW

  Working with plywood, as with many other things in life, means dealing with some special vocabulary. If you’re new to woodworking or even new to working with plywood, you may not know these terms. Without them, you won’t necessarily know what you’re dealing with.   – ???? – plywood side with the lower face […]

FORMALDEHYDE IN PLYWOOD – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Formaldehyde is a pretty common chemical. It is present in various products inside our homes. Our wallpapers, textiles, vinyl and even toothpaste contain formaldehyde. The plywood that makes up your ceilings, walls, and cabinets also contain formaldehyde, since plywood products are bonded using adhesives that contain the chemical. A primary concern about formaldehyde is its […]

WHAT ARE CHARACTERISTICS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD LOOK FOR IN PLYWOOD GLUES?

  Plywood glues are chosen depending upon a variety of characteristics. For starters, only certain types of glues are moisture or water-resistant. For plywood meant to be used outside, people will want to look for more moisture or water-resistant glues. While it is still an important characteristic for interior usage, there is slightly more leeway […]

WHY ZERO THICKNESS TOLERANCE IS IMPOSSIBLE IN PLYWOOD BUSINESS?

  Sometimes, customers may require “zero thickness tolerance” for plywood. Unfortunately, no suppliers can provide plywood of “0mm thickness tolerance”. The reasons are as the following: 1. Thickness tolerance of core veneers is unavoidable. Core veneers for plywood were rotary-cut from logs. While there is thickness tolerance both on each piece of veneers and between […]

WHY PHENOLIC PLYWOOD IS MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE THAN MR AND MELAMINE PLYWOOD OF SAME THICKNESS?

  Phenolic plywood is about 10 -18% more expensive than MR and melamine plywood of the same thickness. Customers usually ask why phenolic plywood is so expensive. The reasons are as the following: 1. Phenolic glue is 50-80% more expensive than MR and melamine glue. 2. In order to guarantee a better glue bonding strength, […]

THE 10 BIGGEST BENEFITS OF PLYWOOD

Plywood has come a long way since its introduction in the early 20th century. For decades, plywood was often seen as just a substitute to solid wood. Today, however, plywood has become the primary choice for many builders and homeowners. Here are 10 of the biggest benefits of plywood, including one that is absolutely critical […]

OKOUME PLYWOOD

Made with the wood of the Okoume tree and sometimes referred to as Okoume Mahogany, Okoume plywood normally has a very attractive, somewhat lustrous look that makes it suitable for some fine woodworking applications. Its color is typically pinkish-brown to pale red, and its texture is finely uniform. With a straight to barely wavy grain […]

PLYWOOD AND PARTICLE BOARD: WHICH IS BETTER ?

  Generally, most people would probably conclude that if you pit plywood vs particleboard, the former would win. Particleboard, however, is not without its own advantages over plywood. Let’s take a look at the differences between plywood and particleboard, and find out which one would win a plywood vs particleboard match.   Plywood vs Particleboard […]

BLOCK BOARD AND PLYWOOD

The choice between block board or plywood depends on the project. If you want a smooth finished surface and the strength of the panel is not a major factor, block board makes a good choice. But if strength is more important, plywood is a better choice. For example, plywood can be used to lay down […]

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLYWOOD ?

    Plywood is a versatile product made of resin-coated veneer pieces pressed together. It can be tailored tosuit an extensive range of structural, interior and exterior applications. In order to choose the right plywood for a job, you have to know the features and strengths of the different types of plywood.   Plywood Quality […]

WHY WE SHOULD USE PLYWOOD INSTEAD OF SOLID TIMBER ?

      Increased stability Plywood offers all the inherent advantages of the parent wood plus enhanced properties in its laminated structure.   High impact resistance Being a wood based material, plywood has the ability to accommodate the occasional short-term overload; up to twice the design load. This is useful where seismic activity or cyclonic […]

WHAT IS PLYWOOD?

        Plywood boards or “sheets” are made up of three or more thin layers of real wood that are glued together. The layers are known as “plies”, hence the name “plywood”. Generally, the thicker the plywood, the more layers it has. It is a versatile material with a huge range of applications, […]