When it comes time to choose materials for your next project, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer number of materials available to you. Is solid wood best? Medium Density Fiberboard? Or poplar plywood? And choosing the wrong materials could be a fatal mistake. In this article, we’ll explain why plywood, specifically panels based on poplar wood, is the best selection for your next cabinet project.
Poplar plywood is set apart by its truly remarkable characteristics; said characteristics make your choice much easier. The advantages of plywood come down to fourmain categories upon which we will expand and discuss here: strength and durability, a wide variety, high quality, and sustainability. First, however, let’s discuss precisely what poplar plywood is.
Poplar Plywood
Poplar plywood comes from poplar trees and are fast-growing trees from which wood is taken; to create plywood panels, an uneven number of wood layers are glued together to form the panel, creating an incredibly resistant and durable panel. These characteristics make it a great choice for a number of projects, including:
- Kitchen cabinets
- Furniture
- Indoor construction
- Outdoor construction
- Ceilings, floors, and doors
- DIY projects
Strength and Durability
Perhaps one of the most recognized traits of any kind of plywood is its renowned strength from laying thin sheets of wood veneer, and for good reason. Its density, for example, is higher than that of normal wood (meaning high strength) and higher than all other softwoods and even some hardwoods. , Its durability contributes to its value, with a strong composition that increases the longevity of the panel and makes it less susceptible to water damage.
Limitless possibilities
We mentioned above that poplar plywood is ideal for a great number of applications, thanks to its wide variety of options. We know that each project and, therefore, its needs, is unique. Compared with solid wood, plywood panels are simultaneously stiff yet bendable and come in a wide range of sizes, meaning that it can be shaped into the exact size or shape that you need for your project. That’s why Garnica’s poplar plywood panels are available in XL sizes and thicknesses up to 2”!
In addition, plywood is available in a number of different natural wood finishes and treatments that enhance its natural properties, such as the UV finish, enhancing the natural appearance of the grain while protecting the plywood panel and increasing its durability.
High Quality
Poplar plywood is a material that’s renowned for its incredibly high quality when compared to other panels, like MDF. Its smooth surface is ideal for painting, laminating, or even veneering. In addition, it's easy-to-machine, specially poplar is recognized for its ease of cutting, sanding, or screwing.
At Garnica, we use poplar wood from European plantations located in Spain and France, boasting different varieties of poplar selected and grown in nurseries in order to unearth the varieties with the best wood quality.
Sustainability
With one of the highest CO2 absorption rates of all tree species on the planet, poplar is unmatched in its sustainability. In addition, it grows extremely fast, purifying both the water and air that surrounds it. And if that’s not enough, poplar trees capture high amounts of carbon dioxide, releasing high amounts of oxygen into the atmosphere.
At Garnica, we are dedicated to sustainability throughout the entire supply chain, thanks to our circular economy and zero waste commitment. This means that our sustainably-managed European plantations manufacture plywood panels while minimizing waste, using by-products in our process. Our final products have very long life cycles, providing both our clients with items that last and the earth with less waste.
Now that you know that poplar plywood is both high-quality and actually benefits the environment, it’s time to decide if it’s right for your next project. And the answer is a resounding yes. If you’re ready to make the right choice and select Garnica’s poplar plywood, click here to find out where you can buy poplar plywood near you today.
