Stainable Sheet Plywood Grades

In the united states there are four basic softwood construction plywood veneer grades you need to worry about.

Stainable sheet plywood grades.

1 4 inch plywood 4x8 plywood sheets birch hardwood plywood stainable hardwood plywood 3x6 lumber plywood. A is the best and d is the worst. This type of plywood grade is a good choice for projects where you will ultimately cover the plywood panel with some other type of cover material like a smoother mdf sheet. C 2 plywood features.

There is a different standard for backs. B grade plywood has a mostly smooth surface and a solid foundation. If you re looking for plywood that is smooth and can be easily painted this is a great option. For hardwood plywood the grading system for the face veneer is designated by letters.

Exposure 1 2 exterior 3 interior 162 wood species. You ll see more repaired knots and voids on a sheet and some defects will be left as is. We carry four grades of plywood. A b c and d.

B 173 c 3 not applicable 5 wood species. Most sheets of plywood are different grades on each side. A1 or a2 with plain sliced veneer is usually the best grade available for work that will receive a clear finish. Severe weather 3 4 in common southern yellow pine plywood sheathing application as 4 x 8.

A grade plywood is the highest quality and is the most expensive as most sheets will be free of flaws. The more economical types of plywood are the c d grades. This is typically fine as you ll usually be staining just one side for your woodworking project. Get free shipping on qualified stainable plywood or buy online pick up in store today in the lumber composites.

Paintable 3 stainable 2 span rating. Item 489314 model 11684. A has the highest quality and is the most expensive and d is the least expensive. A grade plywood features a smooth sanded surface without knots.

1 is the best and 4 is the worst. Use plywood to complete a range of diy projects from subfloors to furniture. A 11 b 62 not applicable 94 weather exposure. A b c and d.

This means that you might find a sheet of ply that is grade b on one side and grade d on the other. Another option for an almost perfect sheet of plywood is b grade. Occasionally you may run into a fifth grade called c plugged each sheet will have two grades such as ac. Get free shipping on qualified stainable hardwood plywood or buy online pick up in store today in the lumber composites department.

Purebond red oak plywood project panel free custom cut available model 2014. The grade refers to the quality and appearance of the plywood s face and back veneers. Columbia forest products 3 4 in. Not applicable 2.