DOMESTIC PLYWOOD

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Alder Plywood

Ash Plywood
White & Natural

Birch Plywood
Horizon Forest Choice

Birch Plywood
White, Natural & Red

Cedar Plywood, Aromatic

Cherry Plywood, American

Cypress Plywood, Yellow

Hickory Plywood

Maple Plywood, White & Natural

Maple Plywood: White & Natural: Pre-Finished

Maple Plywood, White
Horizon Forest Choice

Maple Plywood, White:
Pre-Finished
Horizon Forest Choice

Oak Plywood, Red

Oak Plywood, White

Pine Plywood, Eastern White
(Knotty)

Poplar Plywood, Yellow

Walnut Plywood, American

Alder Plywood

About Alder Plywood:
Alder plywood is a premium material valued for its versatility, affordability, and visual appeal, often chosen as a cost-effective substitute for cherry wood in residential cabinetry, millwork, and interior woodworking projects. Known for its fine, straight grain and smooth texture, alder plywood is easy to machine and finish, readily accepting stains to mimic the look of more expensive hardwoods. Its availability in various thicknesses, face veneers (Plain Sliced and Plank Matched), and core options (Veneer Core, MDF Core, and Combi Core) makes it suitable for diverse applications such as cabinetry, furniture, paneling, and doors. With sizes ranging from 1/4″ to 3/4″, including specialty options like 5×8 panels, alder plywood combines aesthetic quality with structural integrity. Additionally, its eco-friendly nature, derived from the fast-growing and abundant alder species, makes it a sustainable choice for projects requiring beauty, functionality, and value.

Ash Plywood

About Ash Plywood:

Ash plywood, available in both white and natural variants, is a premium engineered wood crafted from thin layers of ash veneer laminated together for exceptional strength and stability. Renowned for its almost-white sapwood and brown-to-yellow heartwood, it features a coarse, straight grain and a texture that can range from hard to soft depending on the region of origin. Its versatility and performance are enhanced by excellent machining, finishing, and bending qualities, making it ideal for a range of interior applications. White Ash showcases a clean, light tone perfect for modern designs, while Natural Ash highlights the full spectrum of the wood’s natural colors for a more rustic aesthetic. Offered in various thicknesses—1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″—and grades such as A-1, A-4, and B-2, it is available in rotary cut (whole piece and spliced) and plain-sliced faces with core options including veneer, MDF, and combi core. Durable, visually striking, and easy to work with, ash plywood is an excellent choice for furniture, decorative paneling, shelving, and structural components like doors and windows.

Birch Plywood (HC)

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Birch Plywood

About Birch Plywood (White, Natural & Red):

Birch plywood, derived from varieties like White Birch, Sweet Birch, and Yellow Birch, is a high-quality, durable material found in North America, particularly the United States and Canada. Known for its fine texture, straight grain, and excellent finishing characteristics, birch plywood is ideal for a wide range of interior applications, including furniture, cabinetry, and decorative elements. It has a yellow sapwood and a reddish-brown heartwood, which adds warmth and richness. White Birch plywood features a light, creamy-white color, perfect for modern designs, while Natural Birch showcases a pale yellow hue with a subtle grain, emphasizing the wood’s organic beauty. Red Birch plywood, sourced from the heartwood, offers a deeper reddish-brown tone, suitable for traditional or luxurious projects. Birch is dense, hard, and heavy, offering strength and stability, while its ability to be painted, stained, or finished with clear coats makes it versatile for various aesthetics. Available in various thicknesses and grades, such as 1/8″, 1/4″, and 3/4″, with options for veneer or MDF cores, birch plywood meets diverse needs in both structural and decorative uses.

Cedar Plywood, Aromatic

About Cedar Plywood, Aromatic:

Aromatic Cedar plywood is made from the aromatic cedar tree, which grows primarily in the eastern half of the United States. The wood features a rich purplish-to-red heartwood with minimal white sapwood and has a straight, fine-textured grain that is moderately heavy and dense. Known for its distinct, pleasant fragrance, it is commonly used to line closets, trunks, and storage spaces to repel moths and pests. Aromatic Cedar plywood is available in various grades and sizes, such as 1/4″ A-3 and A-4, and 1/2″ A-2, with plain sliced faces and a veneer core. The wood machines and finishes exceptionally well, making it an ideal choice for applications like furniture, paneling, and interior design, where both aesthetic appeal and natural pest resistance are desired.

Cherry Plywood, American

About Cherry Plywood, American:
American Cherry Plywood, sourced from the American Cherry tree (Prunus serotina) found in the eastern United States, is renowned for its fine, straight, and closed grain, as well as its rich color variations. The wood features nearly white sapwood and a deep pinkish to dark red heartwood that darkens over time, developing a mature, reddish-brown hue. Cherry plywood is hard-textured, durable, and machines and finishes excellently, making it ideal for high-end cabinetry, furniture, and detailed woodwork. Available in various thicknesses and grades, including 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″, it comes in different face and core options such as plain sliced faces, veneer core, and MDF core. Cherry plywood’s strength, aesthetic appeal, and versatility make it a sought-after material for interior applications, enhancing any project with its beauty and durability.

Cypress Plywood, Yellow

About Cypress Plywood, Yellow:

Yellow Cypress plywood, also known as Bald Cypress, is a durable and aesthetically pleasing material sourced from cypress trees native to the Southeastern United States. It features a distinctive yellow to yellowish-red color, with soft springwood and harder summerwood that provide moderate durability. Known for its excellent machining and finishing properties, Yellow Cypress plywood is highly favored by woodworkers for its smooth, even surfaces and ease of workability. The wood is naturally resistant to decay, moisture, and insects, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. Common sizes include 1/4″ A-3, 1/2″ A-2, and 3/4″ A-1, typically with plain sliced faces and a veneer core. This combination of beauty and functionality makes Yellow Cypress plywood a popular choice for cabinetry, furniture, siding, decking, and boat building.

Hickory Plywood

About Hickory Plywood:
Hickory plywood, also known by names such as Pecan, Pignut, and Butternut, is a durable and visually appealing material prized for its strength and unique grain patterns. The wood features a color range from almost white sapwood to dark brown or pinkish heartwood, creating an attractive, rustic aesthetic with contrasting streaks. Known for its heavy, hard, and tough properties, hickory plywood is ideal for heavy-duty applications such as furniture, cabinetry, and flooring, where durability is key. It is available in various thicknesses and grades, including 1/4″ (A-2, A-4, B-2, B-4), 1/2″ (B-2), and 3/4″ (A-1, B-2), and comes in plain sliced faces with veneer core or MDF core options, making it versatile for both structural and decorative purposes.

Maple Plywood

 

About Maple Plywood, White & Natural:
Maple plywood, available in both white and natural varieties, is a high-quality material made from Hard Maple, also known as Sugar Maple or Hard Rock Maple, which grows in the Eastern United States and Canada. The wood features a creamy white to pinkish hue, with a fine, straight, and sometimes curly grain that offers an elegant, smooth appearance. Known for its toughness and durability, Hard Maple is moderately difficult to machine but finishes beautifully, making it ideal for high-end furniture, cabinetry, and flooring. The plywood may also feature Birds-eye Maple patterns, adding unique visual interest. It is available in various thicknesses (1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″), grades (such as A-1, B-2, and C-4), and core types (veneer or MDF), with different cut options including plain sliced and rotary cut. Maple plywood’s strength, refined look, and versatility make it a popular choice for both contemporary and traditional designs.

Maple Pre-Finished

 

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Maple (HC)

 

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Maple Pre-Finished (HC)

 

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Oak Plywood, Red

About Oak Plywood, Red:
Red Oak Plywood is made from red oak, a hardwood species found in the eastern United States and Southeast Canada, with varieties such as Southern Red Oak, Northern Red Oak, and Appalachian Red Oak. The sapwood is grayish to white, while the heartwood ranges from pinkish to red to wheat, depending on the harvest region. Known for its open grain and straight, coarse texture, red oak is a hard, heavy wood that excels in machining and finishing, offering a smooth, polished result. Its strength and durability make it ideal for furniture, cabinetry, and other high-end woodworking applications. Red oak plywood is available in various thicknesses, including 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″, with core options like Veneer Core, MDF Core, and PB Core. It comes in different finishing styles, including Rotary Cut (whole piece and spliced), Plain Sliced, and Rift or Quarter Sawn cuts, with beaded edge options, offering versatility for a wide range of design needs.

Oak Plywood, White

About Oak Plywood, White:
White Oak plywood is a premium material sourced from the White Oak species, which grows in the eastern United States and Southeast Canada. Known for its straight grain, coarse texture, and exceptional strength, White Oak plywood is ideal for a wide range of applications, including boat manufacturing, furniture, cabinetry, and interior design. The sapwood is a light, whitish-brown, while the heartwood ranges from light brown to a rich dark brown, offering a visually appealing contrast. This wood is highly durable and resistant to outdoor elements, making it perfect for demanding environments. White Oak is also easy to machine and finish, allowing for a variety of aesthetic treatments, including whitewashing or light staining, to achieve a modern or neutral look. Available in various thicknesses and grades, including 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″, it comes in different cut options such as rotary, plain sliced, rift sawn, and quarter sawn, offering flexibility for different design needs and ensuring versatility for both functional and decorative uses.

Pine Plywood

About Pine Plywood, Eastern White (Knotty):
Pine Plywood, Eastern White (Knotty), also known as White Pine, is a softwood sourced from the eastern United States and Canada. It features a pale white sapwood ring and a narrow creamy to reddish heartwood, offering a light, warm-toned appearance. The wood has a straight grain with minimal contrast and a fine texture, providing a smooth, even look. Commonly available in a knotty, furniture-grade form, it contains scattered knots, typically about 1 inch in diameter, which add a rustic charm to the wood. This plywood is lightweight and boasts excellent finishing and machining properties, making it easy to work with for a variety of applications. It is commonly used in cabinetmaking, millwork, and furniture, where its natural beauty and ease of use are highly valued. Available in several thicknesses and grades, including 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″ with plain sliced faces or core options like veneer and MDF, Eastern White Pine plywood is a versatile choice for both structural and decorative projects.

Poplar Plywood, Yellow

About Poplar Plywood, Yellow:
Poplar Plywood, Yellow, is made from poplar wood (also known as American Tulipwood), which grows primarily east of the Mississippi River in the United States. The plywood features a light, nearly white sapwood with a heartwood that ranges from greenish to brown to purple, giving it a subtle yellowish tint. Poplar is moderately heavy and hard, offering a good balance of strength and weight. Its straight grain and fine texture make it easy to machine, work with, and finish, which is why it’s commonly used for projects that will be painted or veneered. This plywood is highly versatile and is ideal for furniture making, cabinetry, paneling, and other interior applications. It is available in various thicknesses, including 1/4″ B-4, 1/2″ B-2, 3/4″ B-2, and comes in forms such as rotary cut (spliced) faces and veneer core, making it a popular choice for both commercial and residential woodworking projects.

Walnut Plywood

About Walnut Plywood, American:
American walnut plywood, made from the wood of Juglans nigra found in the Eastern United States and Southern Canada, is highly valued for its rich, chocolate-brown heartwood and contrasting yellowish-brown sapwood, which darkens when steamed. The grain is typically straight but can be curly, adding visual appeal, while its medium texture and excellent durability make it a strong, hard, and heavy material ideal for high-end furniture, cabinetry, and interior design. Known for its superb machining and finishing properties, walnut plywood is available in various thicknesses and grades, including A-4, B-2, and B-4 in 1/4″, A-2, A-4, and B-2 in 1/2″, and A-1 and B-2 in 3/4″, with core options of veneer or MDF. Its versatility and luxurious appearance make it a premium choice for luxury residential and commercial projects.

DOMESTIC
PLYWOOD

Choose a species to learn more:

Alder Plywood

Ash Plywood
White & Natural

Birch Plywood
Horizon Forest Choice

Birch Plywood
White, Natural & Red

Cedar Plywood, Aromatic

Cherry Plywood, American

Cypress Plywood, Yellow

Hickory Plywood

Maple Plywood, White & Natural

Maple Plywood: White & Natural: Pre-Finished

Maple Plywood, White
Horizon Forest Choice

Maple Plywood, White:
Pre-Finished
Horizon Forest Choice

Oak Plywood, Red

Oak Plywood, White

Pine Plywood, Eastern White
(Knotty)

Poplar Plywood, Yellow

Walnut Plywood, American

Alder Plywood

About Alder Plywood:

Alder plywood is a premium material valued for its versatility, affordability, and visual appeal, often chosen as a cost-effective substitute for cherry wood in residential cabinetry, millwork, and interior woodworking projects. Known for its fine, straight grain and smooth texture, alder plywood is easy to machine and finish, readily accepting stains to mimic the look of more expensive hardwoods. Its availability in various thicknesses, face veneers (Plain Sliced and Plank Matched), and core options (Veneer Core, MDF Core, and Combi Core) makes it suitable for diverse applications such as cabinetry, furniture, paneling, and doors. With sizes ranging from 1/4″ to 3/4″, including specialty options like 5×8 panels, alder plywood combines aesthetic quality with structural integrity. Additionally, its eco-friendly nature, derived from the fast-growing and abundant alder species, makes it a sustainable choice for projects requiring beauty, functionality, and value.

Ash Plywood

About Ash Plywood:

Ash plywood, available in both white and natural variants, is a premium engineered wood crafted from thin layers of ash veneer laminated together for exceptional strength and stability. Renowned for its almost-white sapwood and brown-to-yellow heartwood, it features a coarse, straight grain and a texture that can range from hard to soft depending on the region of origin. Its versatility and performance are enhanced by excellent machining, finishing, and bending qualities, making it ideal for a range of interior applications. White Ash showcases a clean, light tone perfect for modern designs, while Natural Ash highlights the full spectrum of the wood’s natural colors for a more rustic aesthetic. Offered in various thicknesses—1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″—and grades such as A-1, A-4, and B-2, it is available in rotary cut (whole piece and spliced) and plain-sliced faces with core options including veneer, MDF, and combi core. Durable, visually striking, and easy to work with, ash plywood is an excellent choice for furniture, decorative paneling, shelving, and structural components like doors and windows.

Birch Plywood (HC)

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Birch Plywood

About Birch Plywood (White, Natural & Red):

Birch plywood, derived from varieties like White Birch, Sweet Birch, and Yellow Birch, is a high-quality, durable material found in North America, particularly the United States and Canada. Known for its fine texture, straight grain, and excellent finishing characteristics, birch plywood is ideal for a wide range of interior applications, including furniture, cabinetry, and decorative elements. It has a yellow sapwood and a reddish-brown heartwood, which adds warmth and richness. White Birch plywood features a light, creamy-white color, perfect for modern designs, while Natural Birch showcases a pale yellow hue with a subtle grain, emphasizing the wood’s organic beauty. Red Birch plywood, sourced from the heartwood, offers a deeper reddish-brown tone, suitable for traditional or luxurious projects. Birch is dense, hard, and heavy, offering strength and stability, while its ability to be painted, stained, or finished with clear coats makes it versatile for various aesthetics. Available in various thicknesses and grades, such as 1/8″, 1/4″, and 3/4″, with options for veneer or MDF cores, birch plywood meets diverse needs in both structural and decorative uses.

Cedar Plywood, Aromatic

About Cedar Plywood, Aromatic:

Aromatic Cedar plywood is made from the aromatic cedar tree, which grows primarily in the eastern half of the United States. The wood features a rich purplish-to-red heartwood with minimal white sapwood and has a straight, fine-textured grain that is moderately heavy and dense. Known for its distinct, pleasant fragrance, it is commonly used to line closets, trunks, and storage spaces to repel moths and pests. Aromatic Cedar plywood is available in various grades and sizes, such as 1/4″ A-3 and A-4, and 1/2″ A-2, with plain sliced faces and a veneer core. The wood machines and finishes exceptionally well, making it an ideal choice for applications like furniture, paneling, and interior design, where both aesthetic appeal and natural pest resistance are desired.

Cherry Plywood, American

About Cherry Plywood, American:

American Cherry Plywood, sourced from the American Cherry tree (Prunus serotina) found in the eastern United States, is renowned for its fine, straight, and closed grain, as well as its rich color variations. The wood features nearly white sapwood and a deep pinkish to dark red heartwood that darkens over time, developing a mature, reddish-brown hue. Cherry plywood is hard-textured, durable, and machines and finishes excellently, making it ideal for high-end cabinetry, furniture, and detailed woodwork. Available in various thicknesses and grades, including 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″, it comes in different face and core options such as plain sliced faces, veneer core, and MDF core. Cherry plywood’s strength, aesthetic appeal, and versatility make it a sought-after material for interior applications, enhancing any project with its beauty and durability.

Cypress Plywood, Yellow

About Cypress Plywood, Yellow:

Yellow Cypress plywood, also known as Bald Cypress, is a durable and aesthetically pleasing material sourced from cypress trees native to the Southeastern United States. It features a distinctive yellow to yellowish-red color, with soft springwood and harder summerwood that provide moderate durability. Known for its excellent machining and finishing properties, Yellow Cypress plywood is highly favored by woodworkers for its smooth, even surfaces and ease of workability. The wood is naturally resistant to decay, moisture, and insects, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. Common sizes include 1/4″ A-3, 1/2″ A-2, and 3/4″ A-1, typically with plain sliced faces and a veneer core. This combination of beauty and functionality makes Yellow Cypress plywood a popular choice for cabinetry, furniture, siding, decking, and boat building.

Hickory Plywood

 

About Hickory Plywood:

Hickory plywood, also known by names such as Pecan, Pignut, and Butternut, is a durable and visually appealing material prized for its strength and unique grain patterns. The wood features a color range from almost white sapwood to dark brown or pinkish heartwood, creating an attractive, rustic aesthetic with contrasting streaks. Known for its heavy, hard, and tough properties, hickory plywood is ideal for heavy-duty applications such as furniture, cabinetry, and flooring, where durability is key. It is available in various thicknesses and grades, including 1/4″ (A-2, A-4, B-2, B-4), 1/2″ (B-2), and 3/4″ (A-1, B-2), and comes in plain sliced faces with veneer core or MDF core options, making it versatile for both structural and decorative purposes.

Maple Plywood

 

About Maple Plywood, White & Natural:

Maple plywood, available in both white and natural varieties, is a high-quality material made from Hard Maple, also known as Sugar Maple or Hard Rock Maple, which grows in the Eastern United States and Canada. The wood features a creamy white to pinkish hue, with a fine, straight, and sometimes curly grain that offers an elegant, smooth appearance. Known for its toughness and durability, Hard Maple is moderately difficult to machine but finishes beautifully, making it ideal for high-end furniture, cabinetry, and flooring. The plywood may also feature Birds-eye Maple patterns, adding unique visual interest. It is available in various thicknesses (1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″), grades (such as A-1, B-2, and C-4), and core types (veneer or MDF), with different cut options including plain sliced and rotary cut. Maple plywood’s strength, refined look, and versatility make it a popular choice for both contemporary and traditional designs.

Maple Pre-Finished

 

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Maple (HC)

 

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Maple Pre-Finished (HC)

 

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Oak Plywood, Red

About Oak Plywood, Red:

Red Oak Plywood is made from red oak, a hardwood species found in the eastern United States and Southeast Canada, with varieties such as Southern Red Oak, Northern Red Oak, and Appalachian Red Oak. The sapwood is grayish to white, while the heartwood ranges from pinkish to red to wheat, depending on the harvest region. Known for its open grain and straight, coarse texture, red oak is a hard, heavy wood that excels in machining and finishing, offering a smooth, polished result. Its strength and durability make it ideal for furniture, cabinetry, and other high-end woodworking applications. Red oak plywood is available in various thicknesses, including 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″, with core options like Veneer Core, MDF Core, and PB Core. It comes in different finishing styles, including Rotary Cut (whole piece and spliced), Plain Sliced, and Rift or Quarter Sawn cuts, with beaded edge options, offering versatility for a wide range of design needs.

Oak Plywood, White

About Oak Plywood, White:

White Oak plywood is a premium material sourced from the White Oak species, which grows in the eastern United States and Southeast Canada. Known for its straight grain, coarse texture, and exceptional strength, White Oak plywood is ideal for a wide range of applications, including boat manufacturing, furniture, cabinetry, and interior design. The sapwood is a light, whitish-brown, while the heartwood ranges from light brown to a rich dark brown, offering a visually appealing contrast. This wood is highly durable and resistant to outdoor elements, making it perfect for demanding environments. White Oak is also easy to machine and finish, allowing for a variety of aesthetic treatments, including whitewashing or light staining, to achieve a modern or neutral look. Available in various thicknesses and grades, including 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″, it comes in different cut options such as rotary, plain sliced, rift sawn, and quarter sawn, offering flexibility for different design needs and ensuring versatility for both functional and decorative uses.

Pine Plywood

About Pine Plywood, Eastern White (Knotty):

Pine Plywood, Eastern White (Knotty), also known as White Pine, is a softwood sourced from the eastern United States and Canada. It features a pale white sapwood ring and a narrow creamy to reddish heartwood, offering a light, warm-toned appearance. The wood has a straight grain with minimal contrast and a fine texture, providing a smooth, even look. Commonly available in a knotty, furniture-grade form, it contains scattered knots, typically about 1 inch in diameter, which add a rustic charm to the wood. This plywood is lightweight and boasts excellent finishing and machining properties, making it easy to work with for a variety of applications. It is commonly used in cabinetmaking, millwork, and furniture, where its natural beauty and ease of use are highly valued. Available in several thicknesses and grades, including 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″ with plain sliced faces or core options like veneer and MDF, Eastern White Pine plywood is a versatile choice for both structural and decorative projects.

Poplar Plywood, Yellow

About Poplar Plywood, Yellow:

Poplar Plywood, Yellow, is made from poplar wood (also known as American Tulipwood), which grows primarily east of the Mississippi River in the United States. The plywood features a light, nearly white sapwood with a heartwood that ranges from greenish to brown to purple, giving it a subtle yellowish tint. Poplar is moderately heavy and hard, offering a good balance of strength and weight. Its straight grain and fine texture make it easy to machine, work with, and finish, which is why it’s commonly used for projects that will be painted or veneered. This plywood is highly versatile and is ideal for furniture making, cabinetry, paneling, and other interior applications. It is available in various thicknesses, including 1/4″ B-4, 1/2″ B-2, 3/4″ B-2, and comes in forms such as rotary cut (spliced) faces and veneer core, making it a popular choice for both commercial and residential woodworking projects.

Walnut Plywood

About Walnut Plywood, American:

American walnut plywood, made from the wood of Juglans nigra found in the Eastern United States and Southern Canada, is highly valued for its rich, chocolate-brown heartwood and contrasting yellowish-brown sapwood, which darkens when steamed. The grain is typically straight but can be curly, adding visual appeal, while its medium texture and excellent durability make it a strong, hard, and heavy material ideal for high-end furniture, cabinetry, and interior design. Known for its superb machining and finishing properties, walnut plywood is available in various thicknesses and grades, including A-4, B-2, and B-4 in 1/4″, A-2, A-4, and B-2 in 1/2″, and A-1 and B-2 in 3/4″, with core options of veneer or MDF. Its versatility and luxurious appearance make it a premium choice for luxury residential and commercial projects.