Plywood & Boards
Meranti Plywood in Delhi
Meranti plywood has a reddish hardwood face with a fine, even grain that takes polish and laminate well. It is a popular choice for kitchens and wardrobes when you want a good-looking, stable sheet at a moderate price.
| Grade | BWR Grade |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 6mm - 25mm |
| Sizes | 8x4 ft standard; ask for other sizes |
| Brands | Dawar |
Where to use Meranti Plywood
- Modular kitchen cabinets
- Wardrobes and shutters
- Wall panelling with polish
- General interior furniture
How to choose
- Choose BWR grade for kitchens and wardrobes on outer walls.
- Check that the face veneer is even in colour if you plan to polish it.
- Use 18mm or 19mm for carcass and shutters.
What sets Meranti apart
Meranti is a hardwood with a reddish to pinkish-brown face and a fine, even grain. In plywood it is used as the face veneer. Its strength is in how it looks and behaves under a finish: the grain is subtle and consistent, so a Meranti panel takes melamine or PU polish evenly, and it gives a smooth base for laminate.
It sits between the heavier Gurjan and the lighter pine:
| Gurjan | Meranti | Pine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face | Reddish-brown, straight grain | Reddish, fine even grain | Pale, plain |
| Weight | Heavy | Medium | Light |
| Best finish | Laminate | Polish or laminate | Laminate or paint |
| Typical use | Heavy furniture | Kitchens, wardrobes, polished panels | Lofts, paneling |
Where Meranti plywood works best
- Modular kitchen cabinets, in BWR grade
- Wardrobes and shutters, especially where an exposed edge or inner face is polished rather than laminated
- Wall panelling and TV walls finished with polish
- General interior furniture where a stable, good-looking sheet is wanted at a moderate cost
Grade and thickness
Meranti is the face wood; the grade decides water resistance. Our Meranti stock is BWR grade, which suits kitchens away from the sink and wardrobes on outer walls.
| Part | Thickness |
|---|---|
| Carcass and shutters | 18mm or 19mm |
| Short shelves | 12mm |
| Back panels | 6mm |
| Panelling on a frame | 6mm to 12mm |
Tips for a polished finish
- Choose sheets with an even face colour if they will be polished side by side; shades vary between batches.
- Buy all the sheets for one room at the same time so they come from the same lot.
- Seal the edges, or cover them with edge band in a matching wood shade.
- If you want the natural-wood look of a specific species, compare with decorative veneer, pasted on plywood.
Meranti plywood at Nitin Plywood House, Alipur
We deal in Meranti plywood from Dawar in BWR grade, 6mm to 25mm, in 8x4 ft sheets. Check today's stock and rate on +91-9212017608, or see the sheets at our Alipur shop.
Brands we deal in
- Dawar
Stock changes often. To check if a brand, grade or size is available today, call Nitin Plywood House, Alipur on +91-9212017608.
Frequently asked questions
Is Meranti plywood waterproof?
Meranti describes the face wood, not the water resistance. Water resistance depends on the grade: MR, BWR or BWP. Our Meranti stock is BWR grade.
Can Meranti plywood be polished instead of laminated?
Yes. Its fine grain takes melamine or PU polish well, which is why it is used for exposed panels.
Meranti or Gurjan plywood: which should I choose?
Gurjan is heavier with stronger screw holding, so it suits heavy-use furniture. Meranti has a finer, more even grain that looks better under polish, so it suits kitchens, wardrobes and visible panels.
Can Meranti plywood be used for a modular kitchen?
Yes, in BWR grade for the cabinets. Use BWP plywood or WPC board for the sink cabinet.