Plywood is not only popular in Pakistan, but all over the world because of the tremendous advantages, it offers. Apart from being strong and resistant, plywood is very flexible to work with; it can be easily molded into any shape and works excellent under a saw. It can also withstand high polish and high quality paint. Because of its versatile nature, plywood has multiple purposes. It can be used for making furniture, cabinets, racks and even floors.
There are two main types of plywood, soft plywood and hardwood. The former is made of veneers of softwood such as fir and pine and is used for making cabinets and desks. It can also be used for making decorative items. The hard plywood is made of hardwood and is used for floors and walls.
According to famous interior designers in Pakistan, plywood planks made of hardwood are ideal for floors. Since it has layers of hardwood strongly joined by formaldehyde glue, it does not trap moisture and is resistant to corrosion. It has hard exterior, which is not susceptible to damage by scratches and heavy burden. It’s water resistant nature makes it a perfect kind of flooring for bathrooms and kitchen.
The cabinets and furniture made of soft plywood lasts for years. The wood is not easily damaged by insect infestation and mold. In fact, a majority of architects in Pakistan use plywood for making kitchen cabinets because of its moisture resistant quality and its strength. Perhaps the main selling point of plywood, other than it’s amazing properties, is that it is cheap and affordable. It is usually made from the wood of locally grown timber and the making process is inexpensive and easy. In Pakistan, because of its popularity, plywood is widely manufactured; making it easily available for the makers and that too in cheap price.
Therefore, not only is plywood extremely durable, it is strong, resistant to damage and extremely affordable.