Plywood Grades

Before you begin to look through our plywood selection you may need to know how hardwood  plywood is graded. Plywood grades are (in best to worst) - A, B, C for face (front) grades & 1, 2, 3, 4 for back grades. The lower the letter or number the better the material will be. All of  our plywood is graded to the standards of the Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association

A1, A2, B1, B2 is generally considered to be a good two sided product where both sides may be seen. Some blemishes are generally allowed on back side.

A3, B3, C3  are intended for use where one side will predominantly be seen but the other side needs to be reasonably clean, the back of items in this grade are generally good material but may have staining, less that acceptable veneer splices, scratches or other blemishes.  This material works well for use as shelves, drawer sides & end panels

A4, B4, C4 are considered to be a good one side product where the back side will not be seen or it does not matter what is looks like. In  A4, B4 or C4 the back of the piece may have open knots, filled knots, bad veneer seems or be of a different species that the front. This material will work well for drawer bottoms, covering of cabinet faces, bar backs & end panels.