Types of PLYWood

Wood is the cornerstone for most DIY projects, but knowing what type you need takes some training. Here's a guide to some types of wood and their many uses.

Plywood is the layering of wood veneer and glue creating a strong wood sheet.

Structural Plywood

1

This plywood is used in construction for its strong durable quality, but the rough texture makes it poor quality for woodworking projects.

Sanded Plywood

2

Made with the outer plies being sanded before production. The material can dent easily so it should be avoided for heavily used surfaces.

Hardwood Plywood

3

Often called cabinet plywood, this wood is made with a finished veneer outer plie for beautiful resulting projects.

Baltic Birch Plywood

4

Baltic birch is 11-ply or higher and is great for furniture pieces. However, this plywood is fairly expensive and hard to find.

MDF

5

Though not plywood MDF is used in many woodworking projects and DIY projects throughout the home.

Hardboard

6

Hardboard is very similar to MDF but the board is much thinner. It is a great alternative to plywood for drawer bottoms.

Particle Board

7

Made from compressed wood chips and resin, this wood is less dense than other options, but it can be fairly fragile as well.

OSB

8

It has a similar composition to particle board, but is much stronger. This wood is typically used in construction of walls and under floors.

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