Plywood | FAQ

Cabinet grade plywood uses Grade A face veneers with zero defects, patches, or knots, which is completely different from the B or C grade plywood you'll find at big box stores. These premium surfaces are smooth enough to accept any finish evenly without blemishes showing through.

The difference really comes down to quality control. Our cabinet grade plywood has consistent thickness throughout with no voids or gaps that cause screws to fail or drawer slides to bind. You won't deal with warping, cupping, or bowing issues that plague lower grade materials.

When you're building kitchen cabinets or custom furniture, cabinet grade plywood costs more upfront but saves you from callbacks and finish problems. Our 4x8 cabinet grade plywood sheets come prefinished, so you can choose birch plywood for classic wood grain or white melamine for a clean modern look.

We stock three thicknesses that handle most projects. The 3/4 inch plywood has 11 plies and comes prefinished on both sides - perfect for cabinet boxes and heavy-duty shelving. Our 1/2 inch option uses 8 plies, also prefinished both sides, which works great for cabinet doors and drawer fronts.

The 1/4 inch plywood has 3 plies and comes prefinished on one side. Most people use this for drawer bottoms and cabinet backs where you don't need the extra strength. More plies mean better screw holding power and less splitting when you're installing hardware.

We use a UV-cured finish on all our prefinished plywood surfaces. This industrial-strength coating cures under ultraviolet light, which creates a much harder and more durable surface than regular finishes you'd apply on site.

The UV finish eliminates all the mess and time of field finishing - no sanding, sealing, or multiple coats needed. You literally cut your plywood and install it. One contractor told me it cut his kitchen job time in half because there's zero finishing work once the plywood goes in. The surface is ready to go and won't yellow, chip, or need touch-ups down the road.

Our cabinet grade plywood handles pretty much any interior project where you want professional results. Kitchen cabinets are obviously the main use - the 3/4 inch plywood is perfect for cabinet boxes while 1/2 inch works great for doors and drawer fronts. Custom furniture builders love this stuff because the Grade A face veneers take stain evenly and look incredible.

Bathroom vanities are another popular application since our prefinished plywood holds up well in moisture-prone areas. The UV-cured finish creates a protective barrier that won't peel or bubble like cheaper alternatives. Built-in entertainment centers, closet systems, and garage storage also turn out great with our birch plywood or melamine options.

Honestly, 1/4 inch plywood works better for drawer bottoms and cabinet backs rather than doors. Cabinet doors need the strength and stability that comes with our 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch furniture grade plywood. The thicker material prevents sagging and gives you better screw holding power for hinges.

Our prefinished plywood actually performs really well in bathroom vanities and other high-moisture areas. The UV-cured finish we use creates a much more durable barrier than field-applied finishes. You won't see the peeling, bubbling, or yellowing that happens with cheaper materials.

That said, like any wood product, you still want to seal cut edges and avoid direct water contact. The prefinished surfaces handle normal bathroom humidity just fine, which is why a lot of contractors use our cabinet grade plywood for vanity construction.

Absolutely - furniture grade plywood is exactly what this material was designed for. The Grade A face veneers and stable core construction make it ideal for tables, bookcases, dressers, and custom built-ins. Our 4x8 plywood sheets give you plenty of material to work with for large furniture pieces.

The prefinished option saves tons of time since you skip all the sanding and finishing work. Cabinet makers and furniture builders really appreciate having that consistent, professional surface ready to go. Both the birch plywood and melamine versions work great depending on the look you're going for.

We offer automatic volume discounts that show up at checkout - no haggling or phone calls needed. Order 10 or more sheets of cabinet grade plywood and you get 10% off. Most contractors hit the sweet spot at 20 sheets for 15% off, which works perfect for most kitchen cabinet jobs. If you're doing a really big project, 50 sheets gets you 20% off.

Absolutely - we deliver cabinet grade plywood throughout the entire Northeast from our Pennsauken, New Jersey warehouse. We cover New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Delaware with reliable delivery that actually shows up when promised.

Sure can - pickup is always free at our warehouse at 9040 Pennsauken Hwy, NJ 08110. We'll help you load your cabinet grade plywood right into your truck, so you don't have to worry about handling those prefinished surfaces and potentially damaging them.

A lot of local contractors prefer pickup because they can swing by on their way to the job site and grab exactly what they need. Plus you can inspect the birch plywood or melamine sheets before you take them.

Most cabinet grade plywood orders deliver within 2-3 business days throughout our service area. If you need your prefinished plywood on a specific day for your kitchen cabinet project, just give us your order number and we'll coordinate the timing.

For rush jobs or large furniture grade plywood orders, we can often expedite delivery to keep your project on schedule. We know contractors can't afford to wait around when they're ready to install.