ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PLYWOOD TO USE ON INTERIOR WORK

ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT PLYWOOD TO USE ON INTERIOR WORK

Plywood is wood veneers bonded together to produce a flat sheet Plywood is used for a wide range of structural, interior and exterior

LCETED TRIVIA

Plywood is made by glueing /bonding several layers of wood veneers (thin slices/layers of wood) over each other. These thin slices are obtained either by rotary-cutting or slicing timber logs

SIZES

Plywood Size in sq/ft	Size in mm (millimetres) (rounded up)
8' x 4'	2440 x 1220
8' x 3'	2440 x 920
7' x 4'	2140 x 1220
7' x 3'	2140 x 920
6' x 4'	1830 x 1220
6' x 3'	1830 x 920

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THICKNESS

Plywood grade	Thickness in mm
MR grade (Moisture Resistant)	3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 15, 18, 21, 25 mm
BWR grade (Boiling Water Resistant)	4, 6, 9, 12, 16, 19, 25 mm
Shuttering plywood	6, 12, 15, 18, 21, 25 mm
Block boards*	19, 25 mm

TYPES OF PLYWOOD

Basic Types Of Plywood

1.   Commercial MR grade for interior use

2.   Waterproof BWR grade for exterior use

Types of plywood based on the type of wood used

1.   Hardwood – heavier and stronger

2.   Softwood – lighter and weaker

Other Types

1.   Flexible plywood that can be bent

2.   Film-faced shuttering plywood for industrial use

3.   Structural plywood for industrial use

4.   Fire retardant plywood

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Applications of plywood 

Panelling to kitchen cabinets. Plywood is a bunch of wood veneers tied together to make a flat sheet.

Wall Panelling

Wall panelling work for the right choice of plywood with termite, borer and moisture resistant properties.

Partition Walls

One of the best choices for plywood is the shared wall application. Plywood is considered excellent as opposed to water, moisture, termite and borer. Also, plywood can be used in acoustics (using glass carpet) because it is acoustically useful.

Furniture

If you prefer different shapes and architectural furniture, Flexi-Bly is one of the best choices. Plywood is easy to work with and easy to find.

Cabinets

Ideal for high strength and long-lasting plywood cabinet works.

Experts Use Plywood Due To Its Unique Properties Like

1)  High strength and stability.

2)  High resistance to impact.

3)  Resistance to water, chemicals, fire, and heat.

4)  Flexibility in shape, size and thickness makes it fit for every requirement.

5)  No shrinking, swelling and wrapping.

6)  Durable.

7)  Cost-effectiveness

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