Industry Standard Plywood (9-ply) | General cabinetry, mid-range furniture | 9-ply construction (ASTM D1037), E1 melamine glue (EN 312), 12mm thickness (ISO 3801) | Cost-effective, widely compatible with standard tools, meets basic durability | Limited load-bearing capacity, heavier than premium options (▲ vs Our Base) |
Our Base (5-ply) | Budget kitchens, small spaces | 5-ply construction (ASTM D1037), E1 melamine glue, 8mm thickness (ISO 3801), double-sided melamine finish | Lightweight (650 kg/m³ density ▲▲ vs Industry Standard), affordable, versatile finish | Lower durability under heavy use (▲ down vs Our Advanced), thinner ply count |
Our Advanced (18-ply) | Luxury kitchens, high-end furniture | 18-ply construction (ASTM D1037), E0 melamine glue (EN 312), 18mm thickness (ISO 3801), walnut/melamine finish | Ultra-durable (▲▲▲ vs Industry Standard), eco-friendly (E0 emissions ▲▲), customizable edge stability | Higher cost (▲▲▲ vs Base), heavier (▲▲ vs Base) |
MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) | Office furniture, painted surfaces | Homogeneous density (ISO 3034), 18mm thickness, smooth surface | Easy to paint/stain, uniform finish, lighter than wood (▲▲ vs Particleboard) | Moisture-sensitive (▲ down vs Plywood), weaker structural integrity (▲ down vs Our Advanced) |
Particleboard | Low-cost shelving, temporary structures | Wood chip/resin core (ASTM D2016), single-sided veneer, 16mm thickness | Inexpensive (▲▲ down vs All), lightweight (600 kg/m³) | Poor moisture resistance (▲ down), prone to delamination under stress |
Hardboard | Backing panels, temporary walls | High-density one-sided press (TAPPI T205), 3mm thickness | Ultra-thin (▲▲ down), flexible, affordable | Brittle (▲ down), no load-bearing capacity (▲ down), limited aesthetic appeal |