Furniture Grade Plywood

As a trusted plywood importer since 2003, PG Wood Imports provides top-quality furniture-grade plywood for various woodworking projects. Our collection includes various panel sizes, thicknesses, and grades suitable for light and heavy-duty projects. All our products are LACEY and CARB II certified, ensuring they meet the highest legal and environmental standards. Explore the key features of our plywood and see how it can enhance your next project with its versatility and reliability.

What are the Key Features of Our Furniture Grade Plywood?

Several features distinguish furniture-grade plywood from regular plywood, making it the material of choice for fine furniture construction. Below are the key features that make these stand out:

High-Quality Material Composition – Made from layers of high-quality veneers, it is often sourced from hardwoods like Baltic birch. Through this careful selection, our plywood is ensured to have a uniform structure free of knots, cracks, and voids. As a result, these are ideal for creating visible areas of furniture, such as the legs and bases of tables, chairs, sofas, and more, where both durability and aesthetic appeal are essential.

Durability and Strength – The multiple layers of veneer, known as plies, are arranged with alternating grains, enhancing the plywood’s resistance to warping, bending, and cracking. This structural strength allows it to withstand heavy loads and wear & tear, making it ideal for furniture such as bed frames, shelving units, and office desks.

Smooth Surface Finish – The absence of rough spots or imperfections in these plywoods ensures that paints, stains, and varnishes adhere evenly and produce a clean, professional finish. With this smoothness, furniture makers can create highly polished surfaces or apply high-end veneers, enhancing the aesthetics of the final product.

Resistance to Warping and Swelling – Unlike solid wood, which naturally expands or contracts with humidity, the layered structure of this plywood resists swelling, warping, and twisting. This ensures consistent performance of the furniture while preserving its strength and appearance.

Ease of Customization – Known for its versatility and ease of customization, furniture-grade plywood can be easily cut, drilled, and shaped without cracking or splintering. From detailed carvings to precise components, this plywood is ideal for creating intricate and custom furniture designs.

Applications for Which Furniture Grade Plywood Can Be Used

Here are some of the top applications of furniture-grade plywood—take a look:

Cabinetry – This plywood is the best choice for building kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, and storage units due to its strength, durability, and smooth surface, which ensures a polished finish.

Tables and Desks – Their sturdy and stable structure makes them perfect for crafting dining tables, office desks, and study tables that require durability and aesthetic appeal.

Shelves and Bookcases – These plywoods are excellent for shelves and bookcases, ensuring longevity and stability under heavy weights due to their resistance warping and load-bearing capacity.

Chairs and Stools – Furniture-grade plywood’s ability to be shaped into intricate designs without compromising structural integrity makes it an ideal choice for various seating types, including chairs, stools, and benches.

Decorative Panels – Whether designing an accent wall, partition, or decorative panel, the material’s versatility in accepting various finishes seamlessly complements both modern and classic design styles.

Upholstered Furniture Frames – It also provides a strong foundation for the internal frames of sofas, armchairs, and upholstered furniture, supporting padding and upholstery while ensuring long-lasting comfort and durability.

Outdoor Furniture – When properly treated, furniture plywood can be used for outdoor furniture like patio tables and benches, offering stability and resistance to environmental changes.

Custom Furniture – Its versatility enables the creation of personalized, one-of-a-kind pieces that perfectly fit specific spaces and design visions, enhancing any interior look with custom solutions.

Remember, furniture-grade plywood offers strength and a smooth finish for visible furniture. In contrast, cabinet-grade plywood is used for hidden components due to its durability, though it is less aesthetically pleasing.

Product Specification

Take a look at the various product specifications we offer at PG Wood Imports to meet your project needs:

Thickness Options for Versatile Applications

At PG Wood Imports, furniture-grade plywood is available in various thicknesses options, from as thin as 1/8” (3mm) to as thick as 1-5/8” (40mm). Based on the intended application, you can choose the right thickness. For instance, thinner plywood (3mm to 9mm) is commonly used for lighter projects like veneers and decorative furniture. In comparison, thicker plywood (above 12mm) suits heavy-duty projects like tables, cabinets, and shelves, offering the necessary strength and load-bearing capacity.

Flexible Panel Sizes for Custom Projects

We offer furniture-grade plywood in a range of standard panel sizes to meet the diverse needs of furniture and cabinetry projects:

60×60 inches: Ideal for small furniture components like shelves, drawer fronts, or decorative panels.
60×72 inches: Provides extra length for medium-sized furniture pieces such as side tables or cabinet doors.
60×84 inches: Perfect for larger projects, including wider tabletops, cabinets, or bookcases.
60×96 inches: Suited for expansive furniture pieces or large, custom cabinetry work.
48×96 inches: A standard size offering flexibility in general furniture and cabinetry applications.
48×120 inches: Great for large, high-end projects, like long table surfaces.

In addition to these standard panel sizes, we also provide a cut-to-size option, allowing you to request custom dimensions tailored to your specific project requirements. This ensures a precise fit for unique or intricate furniture designs while minimizing waste, making it the perfect solution for custom furniture creations.

Varied Grades of Furniture-Grade Plywood

Furniture plywood comes in various grades, determining the balance of strength and appearance for different applications. Here’s a look at the different grading options and their differences:

B/BB: High-quality veneers with minimal imperfections, ideal for making visible furniture surfaces.
BB/BB: Smooth finish with slight variations, suitable for furniture with less demanding aesthetics.
BB/CP: High-quality outer layers with a lower-grade inner ply, used for non-visible furniture areas.
CP/CP: More imperfections, suitable for structural or hidden components.
CP/C: The lowest grade with visible defects in both layers, ideal for structural or hidden components where appearance is not a priority.
C/C: The lowest grade with noticeable defects, typically for non-exposed areas.

Glue Types

Furniture plywood is made using two types of adhesives, each providing varying degrees of moisture resistance. Interior (MR – Moisture Resistant) adhesive is ideal for dry, indoor environments, making it perfect for furniture like cabinets, tables, and shelves that are kept inside. In contrast, Exterior (WBP – Weather and Boil Proof) adhesive is designed for furniture such as patio tables exposed to outdoor conditions or higher humidity.

Select the ideal thickness and size of plywood for your upcoming project. Simply fill out the Contact Us form with all the required details, and our representative will contact you within one business day.

Thickness (in)	Thickness (mm)	Ply Count
1/8″	3 mm	3
1/4″	6 mm	5
3/8″	9 mm	7
1/2″	12 mm	9
5/8″	15 mm	11
3/4″	18 mm	13
7/8”	21mm	15
1”	24mm	17
1-5/16”	32mm	21
1-5/8”	40mm	28