Pressed Plywood Sheet – Full Description

Pressed plywood sheet is a type of engineered wood product made by gluing together multiple thin layers (veneers) of wood and compressing them under high heat and pressure. Each layer is arranged so that the grain of adjacent layers is perpendicular to one another. This cross-grain construction gives the sheet superior strength, dimensional stability, and resistance to warping or cracking.

Pressed plywood is widely used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications due to its strength, affordability, and versatility. It is considered a core material in furniture-making, interior woodwork, cabinetry, and construction.

Construction & Material

The sheet typically consists of:

• Core layers made from poplar, eucalyptus, hardwood, or Gurjan wood.

• Glue types such as urea-formaldehyde (for moisture-resistant MR grade) or phenol-formaldehyde (for water-resistant BWR and marine grade).

• Surface veneer may be commercial-grade or decorative, depending on the intended use.

The number of layers (plies) varies with thickness, and common options include 3-ply, 5-ply, 7-ply, or more, depending on structural requirements.

Standard Sizes & Thickness

• Standard sheet size: 8 ft x 4 ft (2440 mm x 1220 mm)

• Common thicknesses: 3mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm, 21mm