About Poplar Plywood

Poplar plywood has maximum moisture resistance, bending strength and durability. The symmetrically cross-bonded outer and inner layers are poplar veneer sheets. The grain of the outer surfaces may be either in the direction of the greater side of the panel or in the direction of the smaller side. In either case the first size is that of the grain direction. We offer both water resistant exterior poplar plywood and interior poplar plywood.

 

Poplar Plywood Uses

What can you use poplar wood for? As it turns out, there are many poplar plywood applications. As you decide whether poplar is the best plywood for your project, ensure that you select treated wood for exterior applications. Untreated poplar is not rot-resistant, and it will not stand up to the demands of exposure to the elements.

 

Because poplar’s color is pale and its grain is fine and even, it can be finished to mimic the look of costlier woods this makes poplar plywood a cost-conscious and attractive choice cabinetry. If, for example, you’d like to construct cherry or maple cabinets for your kitchen but you find the cost of hardwood prohibitive, you can easily build cabinets with poplar plywood and stain them to give the appearance of cherry or maple. While it’s not as hard as actual hardwood, it is strong enough to provide a durable finished product that also happens to look fantastic while helping homeowners and contractors stick to their project’s budgets.

 

You might be wondering if you can build furniture with poplar plywood. The answer depends on the finish you’d like to have. Because birch is harder, it’s a better choice for projects you intend to stain. If you intend to paint your furniture with good oil-based paint, then poplar plywood is likely to work well for your project. Oil-based paint does a good job of strengthening poplar so that it resists common flaws like scratching and denting.