When you are building a new home or remodelling an old one, we are confident that your initial focus will be installing a modular kitchen. Modular kitchens have been embraced by most Asian apartments/flats lately.

Plywood Modular kitchens not only enhance the attractive appearance of your kitchen’s interior but also combine functionality and aesthetics seamlessly.

Cabinets are an inseparable part of a kitchen that dominates more than half of the cooking space. A cabinet can store just about anything, from cutlery and crockery to food and cleaning supplies.

The woodwork that goes into the creation of these cabinets should be of the best quality. It should not only be moisture and heat-resistant but must also be able to withstand friction and load.

By considering these factors, you can ensure the longevity of your kitchen so that you are spared the agony of getting an expensive kitchen renovation done before the time is ripe.

Among all the wood materials preferred by modular kitchen producers, plywood has been the go-to option for decades now. The timber industry has been revitalized thanks to the thickness, strength, and flexibility of plywood.

So let’s get right down to the basic understanding of plywood and the types that are most suited for kitchen cabinet construction.

What is Plywood?

It is engineered wood made under high pressure by gluing several thin veneer sheets to form one sheet or board. They come in a variety of thicknesses.

Due to the way plywood is bonded (the grains are arranged against each other), it isn’t susceptible to shrinkage, cracking, or warping. Hence, it is highly durable and stable.

The versatility of plywood is what drives designers and architects towards it. Best quality plywood is available in several grades and finishes, such as commercial-grade plywood, soft plywood, hard plywood, boiling waterproof plywood, and marine-grade plywood.

Best Types of Plywood for Modular Kitchen Cabinets

Let’s take a look at some of the exclusive plywood for modular kitchen cabinets.

MR Grade Plywood or Commercial Plywood – Marine plywood is used mainly in boat manufacturing industries since they are subject to high levels of water exposure.

In the kitchen, the cabinets are exposed to humid and moist conditions for an extended period because of the steam buildup in the atmosphere.

MR Grade plywood is made using imported seasoned hardwood. The specially designed waterproof glue – urea melamine formaldehyde is meant for moisture submersion that prevents the plywood from shrinking, cracking, warping, or twisting under damp conditions.

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The plywood sheets are assembled under computer-controlled temperature and pressure to ensure they remain strong in every circumstance.

Moisture Resistant Grade plywood has the most superior surface finish, excellent impact resistance. They are also relatively immune to fungal attacks.

BWP Grade Plywood: BWP stands for Boling Water Proof plywood. The unique construction of this plywood makes it completely water-resistant.

The superior performance of BWP plywood in wet and damp conditions makes it an ideal material for use in kitchen and bathroom cabinets since a lot of water spills and splashes can be expected in these places.

Before piling and pasting the wood together, each layer of wood is treated with a preservative. Once glued together, the plywood boards are treated with a chemical known as Glue Line Protection (GLP), which makes the sheet resistant to termites and borer infestations.

The cabinet nearest the stove should be built of BWP plywood, as it will show no signs of damage if subjected to boiling water for up to 72 hours.

Firewall Plywood: When you begin designing your dream kitchen, you leave no stone unturned in choosing the best lighting, floor, ceiling, kitchenware, and more. But the real question is, “How prepared is your kitchen in the event of a fire?”

Firewall plywood or fire retardant plywood uses nanotechnology-engineered particles embedded in plywood that give it some of the best fire-fighting properties available. The technology will provide you with enough time to act, save your own lives and others, call for the fire brigade, ambulances and remain safe in a fire emergency.

Due to its low flammability, slow combustion rate, and delayed flame penetration time, Firewall plywood effectively facilitates rescue operations without hindrance.

Firewall plywood also uses fire-retardant chemicals that generate lesser toxic smoke that can cause choking and suffocation amongst the victims.

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All the features mentioned above are crucial to check the damage caused by fire to life and property.

BWR Grade Plywood: It stands for Boiling Water Resistant plywood. Due to its termite-proof properties, it is ideal for areas that are highly susceptible to pests and termites.

Owing to the high water resistance of BWR grade plywood, they can be used in the water-prone areas of your home where you cannot prevent water from seeping in, like wall units and storage units of the bathroom or kitchen.

BWR plywood is warp-free with super-strong bonding and has zero surface core gaps. They are relatively lighter and cheaper than BWP grade plywood.

Conclusion

With all of this valuable information about the various types of plywood for modular kitchens, you should no longer have to abandon your dream project just because you can’t decide which kind of wood to use.

With Austin Plywood, your kitchen cabinet will not only convey premium vibes of style and sophistication but will also stand the test of time. A combination of double calibration and two-tier termite protection is applied to Austin plywood to ensure uniform thickness and termite resistance.

So, be prepared to impress all your friends and family members when they step into your kitchen.