A lot of people make shelves out of plywood, for some, it works well, for some it doesn’t. And here's the reason.
There
are two main factors to consider when creating a wardrobe shelf.
1. What is the length of the cupboard shelf?
2. What is the expected load to be taken by the shelf?
For shelves with a shorter
length, plywood would be a viable option to consider and could serve its
purpose well.
However, when the shelf size
is longer (4 or more than 5 feet), plywood may not be suitable for this task or
may require additional supports to increase carpentry work.
Do not misunderstand this.
Plywood is a very strong material, especially if it is made of high-quality
hardwoods. But it also has a different drawback. When using long pieces of
plywood the centre will bend or sag, ruining the overall look of the shelf.
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So, what's the suitable alternative?
Well, in India, carpenters
have a clear consensus on what material to choose for long shelves. Instead of
plywood, they choose blockboard, which is made of wooden blocks that form the
centre of the board, covered with wood veneer on both sides.
Blockboard is not only
better suited for this application, but it is also comparatively cheaper than
plywood.
To build a wardrobe, solid
wood is really the best way, except that it is very expensive.
Due to the veneers on the
face, the blockboard surface looks like plywood, although a closer examination
of the edges confirms the difference between the two.
Blockboard is not only more
suitable for this use, but it is also relatively inexpensive than plywood.
Blockboards are available in two
varieties:
1. MR (Moisture Resistant
Quality), which is suitable for making bookshelves or any other indoor use.
2. BWP (boiling waterproof
quality), which is suitable for outdoor use (outdoor shelves) and wet kitchen
cabinets.
For the same reasons, blockboard
is also a preferred choice for making benches, backrests, wardrobe doors and
any other piece of furniture that requires long pieces of wood.
To enhance the beauty of
the wardrobe, it can be stained, painted or laminated. Of these, the use of
decorative laminates is the most common these days, not only
because of the wide variety of textures, shapes, and colours available but also
because the closet is highly water-resistant.
To cover the sides,
edge-banding is the most common choice, in which plain or decorative wooden
strips are glued to the sides of the board.
In short, if you are
considering what kind of cupboard to create as a bookcase, kitchen cupboard or
cupboard to display your cups, you can definitely consider using a blockboard
instead of plywood.
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