Plywood sheets come in different types depending on the wood species, grade, thickness, core material, and intended use. Here’s a clear breakdown of the main types of plywood sheets:
🔹 Based on Use
- Commercial Plywood (MR Grade – Moisture Resistant)
- General-purpose plywood.
- Used in furniture, cupboards, partitions.
- Not waterproof, but resists normal moisture.
- Marine Plywood (BWP/BWR Grade – Boiling Water Proof/Resistant)
- High water resistance.
- Used in kitchens, bathrooms, boats, and outdoor furniture.
- Shuttering Plywood
- Strong and heavy-duty.
- Used in construction formwork (concrete shuttering).
- Has a smooth finish and reusable multiple times.
- Structural Plywood
- Made for load-bearing purposes.
- Used in roofing, flooring, and beams.
🔹 Based on Wood Used
- Hardwood Plywood
- Made from hardwood species (e.g., Gurjan, Teak, Oak, Maple).
- Very strong and durable.
- Softwood Plywood
- Made from softwood (Pine, Cedar, Fir).
- Lighter and less strong than hardwood.
🔹 Based on Surface Finish
- Laminated Plywood
- Comes with decorative laminate sheet on top.
- Used for ready-to-use furniture.
- Veneer Plywood
- Has a thin layer of natural wood veneer.
- Looks like real wood, used in luxury interiors.
- Film-Faced Plywood
- Has a smooth film coating (usually black/brown).
- Water-resistant, mainly for construction formwork.
🔹 Special Types
- Flexible Plywood (Bendable Ply)
- Can bend into curves and shapes.
- Used for decorative furniture, round designs.
- Fire-Retardant Plywood
- Treated with chemicals to resist fire.
- Used in public buildings, kitchens, theatres.
- Calibrated Plywood
- Uniform thickness, very precise.
- Used in modular furniture and CNC cutting.