FAQ's

Century Ply uses good quality raw material and also has rigorous quality checks at every stage to verify that the best product is going to the market.

Any grade is fine as long as it is compliant with the requirements. Generally, BWP grade with E1 emission rating may be used.

For moisture prone areas, BWR or BWP grade is recommended. For dry areas, MR grade may be used.

CenturyPly products are digitally printed to prevent duplication. Sainik products have a hologram sticker on the ply.

Plywood consumes much less timber as compared to the same natural wood requirement. Also, many different species of timber can be used for making plywood.

Source of timber does not matter. It depends on the quality of wood being used.

Also called plantation timber. These are trees grown specially for commercial purposes like plywood, paper, etc.

It refers to those trees that grow naturally in the forest and are then cut for use.

BIS has mentioned many species of timber in the standard documention. Any of these are suitable.

There is no test to check if the wood is gurjan

No.

Gurjan is a species of wood used in plywood construction

Manufacturer reputation, quality claims, borer and termite protection, warranty offered, etc.

Look for written assurances like a warranty certificate

Manufacturers give the most accurate information and allow you to decide for yourself

Contact the dealer store from where you purchased the plywood or a Century representative

Warping, delamination, termites

Plywood quality is only to be checked at BIS approved laboratories

List of approved laboratories is there on the BIS website

IS 303 and IS 710 for normal plywood. Special use plywood has other specifications

Century has warranties ranging from 5 years to lifetime, depending on the brand purchased.

Plywood has layers of wood pressed together whereas MDF and particle board are made of wood pulp and powder.

From genuine Century dealers and retailers

Quality depends on the raw material and construction process used. Weight is not an indicator of quality.

No difference. Different wood species may have different coloured wood. This does not affect the quality in any way.

BIS has mentioned many species of timber in the standard documention. Any of these are suitable.

BIS has mentioned many species of timber in the standard documention. Any of these are suitable.

Plywood is stronger than blockboard and is suitable for furniture. Blockboard is preferred for vertical applications

It is stronger than natural wood and also more economical.

It is a processed wood product so is a better option

It is stronger than natural wood and also more economical. It is a processed wood product so is a better option.

Store the ply in clean and dry conditions before construction. Ensure balanced application during usage.

There are no guidelines for warping. However, minor warping can be easily solved at site by stacking under sheets.

We have a toll free number 1800 5722 122, please call them for further enquiry .

The E-Catalogue is available on the Website. Link -https://www.centuryply.com/catalogues

CenturyPly, the largest seller of multi-use plywood in the country, provides the best quality plywood.

The cost of laminates depends on the design, thickness and product category. For a high-quality laminate sheet, the prices start at ₹600 and can go up to ₹2500 based on its features. CenturyLaminates offers designs such as Lucida, Silk Tuff, Anti Fingerprint, Starline, Monocore and Specialty Laminates in various price ranges.

Any furniture that requires a load bearing frame, must be constructed with quality plywood. Thus you must look for Marine Grade Plywood. It is the strongest plywood which is constituted from hardwood deciduous trees such oak, maple, birch. CenturyPly manufactures it using quality synthetic glues and resins which makes the ply further more resistant to moisture, termites and climatic changes.

Three types of flush doors are available in the market. CenturyPly offers the Solid Core Doors which are basically the best kind of flush doors. They are made from quality hardwood which is veneered or laminated on the front side. The Hollow Core doors offer good appeal. They are paneled on the outside with plywood and are hollow from inside. The Cellular core doors are made from vacuumed and hot pressed plywood batters.

CenturyDoors offer Flush Doors which are good for simplicity and have good resistance to moisture and heat. They have a strong and solid core. Thus, making them a great fit for the moisture prone areas such as bathrooms.

Warping is a natural tendency of wood, especially during extreme weather conditions

Yes

Occurs if part of the face veneer gets peeled off

Refers to the separation of layers of plywood

Wood is a natural food for termites.

Replace the sheet

Borers are usually present in the wood and then exit the wood by creating pinholes. Termites attack the wood from outside and the wood crumbles due to the attack

Plywood application should be as per the grade. For outdoor use, only external grade plywood to be used

Similar to warping

Warping is a natural tendency of wood, especially during extreme weather conditions

Absorption of water is a natural property of wood

As per BIS standards, it refers to IS 710 grade plywood

BWR - Boiling Water Resistant, BWP - Boiling Water Proof

Sanded surface provides better surface for application

No difference.

No affect of colour of layers

Borers are usually present in the wood and then exit the wood by creating pinholes. Termites attack the wood from outside and the wood crumbles due to the attack

The grade of the plywood, is used to decide the brand specific to the usage application

Manufacturer reputation, quality claims, borer and termite protection, warranty offered, etc.

For the same thickness and brand, boards are slightly cheaper but have specific application

For the same thickness and brand, boards are slightly cheaper but have specific application

Plywood has layers of wood pressed together whereas Blockboard has batons of wood

Branded Plywood is manufactured by large players with standardised manufacturing process and superior raw material, Non Branded are smaller units

It is mentioned on the Plywood and collaterals, other than that it can only be established by testing

Grades BWP, BWR and MR are different by their ability to face moisture exposure and the durability

Waterproof plywood uses better quality raw material and can sustain moisture exposure

Not Applicable

You can buy plywood doors from our Eshop, Dealers, Amazon, and Flipkart.

Plywood is a building material, whereas laminate is a decorative surface.

Laminate sheet is an artificially produced decorative material made using kraft paper and resins.

Laminate is used as a decorative overlay surface to adorn various furniture pieces.

List down your purpose and, head over to the plywood calculator page on the website for more details.

The cost of plywood depends on different factors such as size, grade, etc. You can check the price of your preferred type on the plywood calculator tab on the website.

The maximum permissible limit for cutting a door for installation is 12 mm each side, i.e. total 24mm can be trimmed. For example: If we need to trim the door for 20 mm, we need to cut 10mm from each side (equal cutting each side) and not the entire 20mm from one side.