Are you bored of your old home décor and want to replace it? Is the dullness of your old furniture making you conscious about your home, and is becoming painful to watch? Then why don’t you switch to furniture made of plywood? Being aesthetically pleasing, plywood is making its name in the furniture industry by attracting many customers.
Be it your home or office space. Everyone is using plywood for their interiors. But what makes plywood so special? Is there something different in it that makes it so unique? Well, we are here to answer all your questions.
Plywood is constructed with efficiency by compressing many sheets of wood together and glueing them so that the plywood becomes super strong and durable. Plywood that is thick and durable will work for a longer period of time. Who doesn’t want furniture that lasts for the longest period of time without getting dull? Shine and Lustre are considered to be one of the best qualities of plywood. The furniture will continue to shine even after many years, you just need to keep it clean so that the layer of dust doesn’t get accumulated. Thorough cleaning is not required to clean plywood, just normal dusting is more than enough.
Talking about the cost, plywood can be a little expensive as compared to the other woods, but it is a one-time investment that will give you long-term returns. Buying plywood is like buying long-lasting shine for your home. Once you buy plywood, it will last for years without causing you any stress.
Heat, temperature and water have little to no effect on plywood. Plywood when used in areas such as kitchens and washrooms where woodwork gets exposed to water, is less prone to damage. Whereas, if other types of wood were to be exposed to water and heat, they would get damaged very easily.
What makes plywood moisture resistant and fire retardant?
Wouldn’t that be great if you could get something for your furniture that would make it resistant to fire and moisture? You must be thinking that it is impossible. But it is not. Plywood is treated with a fire-retardant chemical. This type of plywood is most commonly used in places where the chances of exposure to fire are more, such as hotels, restaurants, theatres, railways, etc. With the help of the chemicals, the time period that is needed to completely burn the plywood has been increased. It now takes 20-30 minutes for the heat to deeply penetrate the plywood. Fire retardant plywood is made of chemicals such as diammonium hydrogen phosphate, which makes the plywood less prone to heat and damage.
This plywood doesn’t sparkle or ignite when exposed to fire which is a plus point. This property of the plywood also helps in further stopping the fire from spreading. Thus, the rate of burning decreases, producing less smoke and increasing the flame penetration time.
Talking about moisture-resistant plywood, the plywood is more suitable for areas such as bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens where the chances of exposure to water increases. The moisture-resistant plywood is often mistaken for waterproof plywood. Moisture-resistant plywood is not that resistant to water and cannot handle a high inflow. The plywood is treated with resins such as formaldehyde to make it moisture resistant. Perfect for your home and office, this plywood will make sure that your furniture doesn’t get damaged by moisture.
Conclusion:
Plywood is leading the furniture industry, and in no time, it will become number one. But what makes it so special and unique is its number of good qualities. Plywood comes in a wide variety with many benefits. Plywood also acts as a protective agent as it protects your house from water and heat damage. Fire retardant plywood which is commonly used in areas which are more prone to fire helps in dealing with it in a more effective manner. Similarly, moisture resistant plywood helps in dealing with excessive moisture.
