Hardwood plywood is a popular choice for many plywood projects, but what exactly is it? At Garnica, we offer a hardwood plywood line with a wide range of decorative hardwood faces in natural wood from North America, made of premium single piece core veneers from European sustainable poplar plantations that make it a truly transformative range. In this article, we’ll explore what makes hardwood plywood unique and a great choice for your next project.
Hardwood plywood is different from regular plywood in that its face and back veneer are made of hardwood instead of softwood. Its core, however, can be made of either hard or soft wood and has a hardwood finish, improving its strength and durability. Hardwood plywood comes from trees such as birch, oak, mahogany, and maple.
Hardwood plywood in furniture construction
Before we dive into hardwood plywood itself, here’s a list of hardwood species frequently used in hardwood plywood construction projects: birch, cherry, hickory, maple, oak, walnut, bamboo, mahogany and more.
Some of the most popular uses of hardwood plywood:
- Furniture
- Cabinets
- Built-in closets
- Kitchen construction
- Shelves
- Doors
- Paneling
- Floors
Hardwood Plywood v. Softwood Plywood
Why should you choose hardwood plywood over softwood plywood? Well, hardwood plywood is stronger and more durable than softwood plywood and has a more finished appearance, making it a great choice for kitchen cabinets and interior furniture. Hardwood plywood also comes from slower growing trees, which means that the wood is denser and therefore more solid and resistant.
Thanks to its toughness and versatility, hardwood plywood is a popular choice for projects that will receive a lot of wear and tear over time. This can mean both interior furniture, such as kitchen cabinets, and exterior projects like decks and flooring.
Decorative Hardwood Plywood with European Poplar Core
Hardwood plywood boasts a number of qualities that make it a truly transformative selection:
- Lightweight: Thanks to its poplar core from European plantations, hardwood plywood is a great choice for cabinets, ceilings, floors, boats, or any interior decoration project.
- Beauty: With natural hardwood faces, hardwood plywood has the double benefit of a poplar plywood core and the beautiful faces of hardwood, such as birch, maple or oak.
- Exceptional Qualities: Hardwood plywood is stable, uniform, available in a number of sizes (even XL!), and is easy to machine. This means that hardwood plywood can meet the needs of even the most demanding project.
- Sustainable: Our plywood is sustainably sourced on certified European plantations that actually give back to the environment and local communities.
- UV Finish Available: UV treatment options give the panel both the natural durability, strength, and beauty of the hardwood plywood and contribute to an even more valuable final product.
- No-added formaldehyde technology: NaturbindTM, a unique adhesive technology developed without added formaldehyde.
Choosing Hardwood Plywood
One of the best qualities of plywood in general is its versatility and wide range of applications. Therefore, when choosing your hardwood plywood, ensure that the product you select meets your goals and needs. This can be a daunting task, and at Garnica, our experts are ready to help you dive into your project and help pick the perfect hardwood plywood for you. Contact us today and get started on making your dream a reality.
