Difference between commercial and waterproof plywood !!

Commercial plywood – MR grade
Waterproof plywood – BWR grade
MR grade means Moisture Resistant plywood.
BWR grade means Boiling Water Resistant plywood.

There are different varieties of plywood available in the market, when buying plywoods in Chennai one needs to be aware on which grade and brand of plywood is required.
Consider the above case of MR vs. BWR grade. People often think Moisture Resistant means waterproof. However this is not the case.
Please note that MR (Moisture resistant) is of a lesser quality and cost compared to BWR grade. While it true that MR plywood can resist a certain degree of moisture and humidity, it certainly cannot be called waterproof. On the other hand, BWR plywood is a waterproof plywood.
MR is an interior grade plywood useful for making indoor furniture (office furniture, furniture where there is less application of water or moisture) while BWR plywood is exterior grade(places like kitchen, bathroom doors, furniture below water tanks or any spot where the surface is directly exposed to sunlight and water .
BWR – Phenol formaldehyde synthetic is used for glueing the plies together. This is a synthetic plastic resin.
MR – Urea formaldehyde resin is used for bonding the plies to each other. UF resin is not considered to be very eco-friendly.
PS: Some shopkeepers erroneously (or is it deliberately?) inform customers that Marine plywood is the same as BWR grade waterproof plywood. This is simply not the case. Marine plywood is a much better kind of plywood in which unextended (undiluted) phenolic resins are used for glueing the plies together, which makes it stronger. Marine ply is meant for extreme cases of exterior use, such as for making boats and ships or other river equipment, where the plywood is sure to become and remain wet for a prolonged duration.

Marine Plywood – For application in Kitchens !!

Marine plywood falls into the category of waterproof plywood, specifically used for Marine and Kitchen applications.
Indian standard for Marine plywood is specified in document: IS:710

Marine plywood

The raw material used is Unextended phenolic resin for bonding the plies together. Unextended means undiluted. Phenolic resin is a synthetic plastic resin made from phenol formaldehyde and it makes Marine plywood completely waterproof.
Marine plywood is used for building boats and ships, and many other applications in which the plywood is sure to get a large amount of exposure to water like in Kitchen shelves, bathroom wardbrobes, car sheds, exterior furnitures made in balcony where the furniture would be directly exposed to sunlight.
Marine plywood is of Exterior grade and meant for extreme exterior uses. Its also better than the Exterior grade BWR (Boiling Water resistant) plywood that is used for making kitchen furnitures.
It is a lot costlier than Commercial ply and slightly more costlier than the boiling water resistant category of plywood.
It is much stronger than Commercial grade plywood because of the superior wood and glues used in its manufacture.

For more enquiries on plywoods required for your home or office get in touch with us by filling up the enquiry for on our website http://www.chennaiplywoods.com . We are always here to know your requirments on plywoods in Chennai.

MR Grade Commercial plywood in Chennai !!

The grade generally used for Commercial plywood is MR (Moisture resistant). Note that ‘Moisture resistant’ is not the same as being ‘Waterproof’. It only means that the plywood can withstand some amount of moisture, dampness and humidity. There is no chemical coating done on the face of commercial plywood. Indian standard for Commercial ply is detailed in document IS:303.

Commercial Plywood – MR Grade

The adhesive most often used for bonding the plies together of Commercial plywood is Urea formaldehyde.

Commercial plywood is most commonly used in the making of home and office furniture, and interior decoration work such as paneling, partitions and the like. Commercial

It is an Interior grade plywood that is meant for indoor use. The strength of commercial plywood is weaker when compared to other types of plywoods available in the market.

For more enquiries on Commercial plywood for home or office purpose please fill up the enquiry form on our website http://www.chennaiplywoods.com. We would be happy to help you.

 

Prices of Plywood increased due to Inflation !!

Driven by spiralling prices of essential items, inflation surged into double digits at 10.16 per cent in May,

the highest in the last 19 months, adding to the woes of the common man.

Soaring inflation, according to analysts, may prompt the Reserve Bank to tighten liquidity at its quarterly

monetary policy review scheduled next month.

The essential items which have become expensive, directly hitting the pocket of the common man, include pulses,

vegetables and sugar. Furthermore, the prices of metal, textiles and plywood prices have also gone up,

as inflation has spread to non-food items.

It could have been worse, but now the situation is little better in terms of supply of plywood

but the prices of hardwood have not decreased.

Various brands of plywood in Chennai !!

Plywood is an engineered board made of thin layers of wood (plies). Plies are glued together and bonded under heat and pressure with strong adhesives.The principal raw material for manufacturing plywood is Timber. 

 

The management of raw material is critical for plywood manufacturers due to the environmentally sensitive nature of the product. As an industry dependant on natural resources, there is always shortage of inputs, making efficient raw material management essential.Plywood is a wood-based panel, which has at the same time a very good mechanical strength, and a lightweight. Plywood consists of sheets (plies) of wood veneer, which are glued together. It is constructed with an odd number of plies, which are cross-bonded. The grain of each layer is perpendicular to the plies above and below it. The outer plies usually have the grain direction going parallel to the long dimension of the panel. This construction guarantees the strengths and stability of plywood. It gives a high resistance to shocks and vibration, as well as to strain, splitting and warping. The term plywood includes, besides veneer plywood, also block board and laminboard. According to the difference of core, plywood sheet can be classified as veneer plywood,blockboard core plywood and composite plywood .Plywood can be made out of different wood species. The main wood species used for the production of plywood are Curin, Gurjan, Poplar, Euclayptus and Simal.

Top Brands in India :

A.Greenply
B. Kitply
C. Century
D. Duro
E. Uniply
F. Donear
G. Prestige
H. Austin
I. Indica
J. Sonear

Top Brand imported to India :

A. Korindo (Plywood from Malaysia )

Applications :

a) Furniture
b) Wooden partition
c) panelling
d) Flooring
e) Advertisement & Display products
f) Shuttering
g) Sign boards etc.

Standard Thickness :- 3mm, 4mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 16mm, 19mm, 25mm

Standard Size Available :-

8’×4′ ( 2440mm ×1220mm )   8’×3′ ( 2440mm × 920mm )
7’×4′ ( 2140mm ×1220mm )   7’×3′ ( 2140mm × 920mm )
6’×4′ ( 1840mm ×1220mm )   6’×3′ ( 1840mm × 920mm )

Thickness/ Different sizes and Pricing of Plywoods/ Blockboards!!

In India, we use metric system in sale and production of plywood / film faced plywood / blockboard . To the customer, the prices are quoted on square feet basis depending upon the Thickness/Brand of the plywood chosen.
The default billling system in India is done on Sq.Mtr basis. We welcome customers to make inquiries both in Sq.feet as well as in Sq.Meters.

Major of the requirement sheet given by the carpenter has  Plywood of 19mm Thickness with the standard size of 8 feet x 4 feet or 7 feet x 4 feet.

Although the most frequently asked size of Plywood in Indian Market is 8 feet x 4 feet there are many different sizes available in the market depending upon the customer’s need as given below.

Though the production of customized sizes other than the sizes mentioned in the image is not done, you can always take help of a Carpenter to get the plywood of your desired size by choosing from the option given above.

The most interesting part occurs when the billing is done on the purchased goods. As I have told earlier when it comes to plywood the default system of billing is done on square meter basis.

The price of the plywood is based upon the thickness you choose. For example, say you have purchased X Brand plywood of thickness 19mm priced Rs.100 per sq.ft. Then an 8 feet x 4 feet ply will cost you Rs.3200 (i.e 8 feet x 4 feet x Rs.100 per sq.feet). See below table to get a clear idea about how billing is done on square feet and square metre basis. Generally we follow pricing and billing in square meter basis in India.

For more enquiries on plywood you want to purchase for home or commercial purpose in chennai,   please get in touch with us by filling up the enquiry form on http://www.chennaiplywoods.com or call us at 9176634635.

Chennai plywoods – Wood for every chapter of your life !!

Chennai Plywoods is a venture of pioneer major brand “Mahaveer Plywoods, Veneers and Laminates (MVL) ”. It has been serving the Tamilnadu market since two decades with multiple offices in Coimbatore, Chennai,Banglore, Trichy and is soon envisaging the vision to enter the other states of Southern India.

With the parameters of growth over two decades this company is a renowned distributor of Greenply, Kitply, Kitvista (Laminates), Kitstar (Laminates), Rhinowood, Signature, Merino and is the major roof for many other brands.  This does not mean we roof any brand under our brand name, we ensure the quality, the loyalty and the fame of usability before endorsing any brand with our store.

The best stores in Chennai get served by us, the premium residences are serviced usually by us, the carpenters and architects recognizes us the store that suffice every need with high quality and best rates in the industry. We are here online to establish a band that is more recognizable by people unknown.

Visit us at our store for a drink of your choice (non-alcoholic) and see how your first step towards building relationship with us is maintained everlastingly from our side.

If you aren’t around us and are located in other part of Tamilnadu fill up the enquiry form on our website http://www.chennaiplywoods.com,or give us a buzz at 9176634635 and we are ready to hear your necessities.