Plywood
High-quality plywood boards offer exceptional strength, durability, and a smooth surface, with uniform layers and minimal defects for reliable performance.
- Strong and Stable
- Uniform
- Sustainable
- CARB II Compliance
- FSC® Certified MDF
We create premium furniture components using plywood, featuring a smooth, flawless surface.
Plywood is a type of engineered wood product made from thin layers of wood veneer, or plies, which are glued together under heat and pressure. These plies are typically laid with their grain at right angles to one another to increase the strength and stability of the final product.
This construction method gives plywood its characteristic strength and durability, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in construction, furniture-making, packaging, and more. Plywood comes in various grades, thicknesses, and types, each designed for specific purposes and environments. Explore our selection of plywood, available in 18mm and 8mm thicknesses.
Plywood boards offer exceptional strength, stability, and durability, with a smooth surface and consistent layers ensuring reliable performance and quality.
The quality approach is the common denominator of all Bienal products.
Why we use Plywood
We work exclusively with the best-certified suppliers in the market, ensuring that each component meets the highest standards of durability, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal.
Strength and Stability
Plywood is engineered to be strong and stable due to its layered construction with alternating grain directions. This enhances its resistance to warping, cracking, and shrinking.
Sustainability
Plywood is often made from sustainably sourced wood veneers and can be manufactured using environmentally friendly adhesives, making it a sustainable choice compared to some other building materials.
Uniformity
Plywood typically has a uniform appearance and thickness, providing a consistent surface for finishing and applications where appearance matters.
CARB II Compliance
CARB Phase 2 compliant plywood boards are hardwood plywood that meet the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) standards for formaldehyde emissions. The CARB began implementing these regulations in 2010 to ensure that composite wood products like plywood, release low enough levels of formaldehyde to be safe for human health.
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The CARB tests the glue line of plywood products to ensure they meet a lower level than the European Standards.
FSC® Certified Plywood
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Frequently Asked Questions
Plywood is an engineered wood product made by layering thin sheets of wood veneer, known as plies, and bonding them together with adhesive under heat and pressure. The grain of each layer is placed at right angles to the previous one, which gives plywood its strength and stability.
Plywood is generally stronger and more durable than MDF because of its cross-laminated construction. Compared to solid wood, plywood is more dimensionally stable, resisting warping and shrinking over time. MDF provides a smoother surface for painted finishes, while plywood is preferred where structural strength and resistance to moisture are important.
The most commonly used types of plywood in cabinetry include hardwood plywood, softwood plywood, and multi-ply furniture-grade panels. Veneered plywood, which features a decorative wood surface, is also widely used for visible cabinetry surfaces.
Plywood offers excellent durability, structural strength, and resistance to warping. It is lightweight compared to solid wood, easy to work with, and can be finished with veneers or laminates to achieve a wide variety of looks.
Plywood is often chosen for its superior strength-to-weight ratio. Its layered structure distributes stress evenly, making it highly resistant to bending, cracking, or splitting, even under heavy loads.
Yes, plywood can be considered environmentally responsible when sourced from certified suppliers who follow sustainable forestry practices. Many manufacturers, including Bienal’s partners, ensure that plywood meets strict environmental and low-emission standards.
Plywood is an excellent choice for kitchen and bathroom cabinets, closets, shelving, and built-in furniture that require durability and strength. It is also ideal for structural applications such as drawer boxes, carcasses, and wall-mounted units.
Yes, plywood is highly recommended for kitchens, bathrooms, and closets because of its strength and moisture resistance. With proper finishing, it performs exceptionally well in areas exposed to humidity and daily wear.
Plywood is widely used in both residential and commercial projects due to its durability, stability, and cost-effectiveness. It can handle the demands of high-traffic commercial environments while still being a top choice for luxury residential cabinetry.
Plywood is more durable than MDF, especially in terms of strength and resistance to warping. While solid wood is naturally strong, plywood offers greater stability because it is less prone to expanding and contracting with changes in humidity.
Plywood has good resistance to moisture and humidity, particularly when high-quality, moisture-resistant grades are used. With proper sealing and finishing, it holds up well against daily use in kitchens, bathrooms, and other demanding spaces.
Plywood surfaces should be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth and a mild detergent. Harsh cleaners or excessive water should be avoided to protect the finish. Regular dusting and gentle cleaning will help maintain the beauty and longevity of plywood cabinetry.