Here’s a carpenter-friendly plywood checklist you can save, or share on site. It’s simple, practical, and helps avoid common mistakes during furniture work.
🧰 Carpenter-Friendly Plywood Checklist
✅ 1. Before Buying Plywood
☐ Confirm grade: MR / BWR / BWP as per area use
☐ Check ISI mark (IS:303 / IS:710)
☐ Verify core gaps (edges should look solid, not hollow)
☐ Check sheet flatness (no bending or warping)
☐ Ask for termite & borer treatment
☐ Ensure uniform thickness across sheet
☐ Prefer calibrated plywood for modular work
📏 2. Thickness Selection (Quick Check)
☐ 6 mm → Back panels, partitions
☐ 9 mm → Light shelves, back panels
☐ 12 mm → Drawer boxes, partitions
☐ 16 mm → Wall cabinets
☐ 18–19 mm → Wardrobes, kitchen carcass
☐ 25 mm → Bed frame, table tops
🏠 3. Area-Wise Grade Selection
☐ Bedroom / Living room → MR Grade
☐ Kitchen → BWR / BWP
☐ Bathroom / Sink cabinet → BWP only
☐ Near exterior wall → BWR / BWP
🔨 4. Cutting & Installation Checklist
☐ Seal all cut edges with wood sealer or PU polish
☐ Use correct screws (avoid over-tightening)
☐ Maintain right-angle alignment
☐ Avoid nail-only fixing for load-bearing parts
☐ Leave small expansion gap near walls
🎨 5. Surface & Finish Preparation
☐ Sand surface evenly before laminate/paint
☐ Clean dust before adhesive application
☐ Use recommended adhesive (Fevicol SH / PU glue)
☐ Press laminate evenly to avoid air bubbles
⚠️ 6. Common Mistakes to Avoid
✖ Using MR ply in wet areas
✖ Using thin ply for shelves (sagging)
✖ Ignoring back panel thickness
✖ Not sealing cut edges
✖ Mixing low-grade ply in premium furniture
🔑 Final Carpenter Tip
> Good plywood + correct thickness + proper sealing = long-lasting furniture
