Plywood has been the first choice for furniture for years now, and rightly so! Plywood has more benefits than we can count but here’s a breakdown of its best features: it is strong, looks beautiful, it is flexible, it is durable and lightweight, it comes in large sizes and can be used for almost any kind of furniture, it can be bent easily, it is eco-friendly and incredibly affordable.

These are just a few reasons that make Plywood the first choice for shelves. Wigwam is equipped with a wide variety of Plywoods that serve your shelves well: in spite of the weather, the conditions and the pressure that your shelves are put through.

Shelves are an imperative part of our homes. These are storage spaces that are used the most, they are open shut over and over again. Shelves are present in all small and big parts of our houses, they almost blend into our furniture, which is why apart from being strong and durable it is incredibly important that they look and feel amazing.

Why Choose Plywood for Shelves?

Plywood is a specially engineered type of building material that is carefully manufactured with “plies” of wood veneers that are then glued together. It has been a popular choice for building indoor as well as outdoor furniture for many years. Apart from its durability and strength plywood is incredibly diverse and it can be stained, laminated, and protected with other building materials to be used in a diverse as well as decorative manner, in a way being the perfect plywood for shelves.

This is why Plywood for shelves has become a popular choice. Not only for shelves but plywood can be used to build different types of cabinets and similar furniture in the bathroom, bedroom or kitchen. So how do you choose the right plywood for your shelves then? Don’t worry, we are here to help you out with this!

Types of Plywood For Shelves

Shelves are present in every part of our house, and all of these shelves serve a different purpose, which is why Wigwam provides a wide range of Plywood that is suitable for different parts of your house.

  • Termite/ Microbe Proof Plywood – Shelves made out of termite proof plywood are made to perfectly and safely store your clothes. These are the clothes that you can assume are going to stay safe and clean. However, termites tend to be a huge problem in furniture built from wood. We keep in mind that termites can quickly rot the wood from inside and deteriorate your shelves as well as ruin the things you keep inside these shelves which is why Wigwam uses 100% plantation timber and injects substances that repel termites. Moreover, the self-sanitizing surface of the ply kills 99.99% of the viruses present on the surface. Wigwam Club Plus Plywood is termite free and is the best type of plywood for shelves for your bedrooms.
  • BWP Plywood – Your bathroom shelves are bound to be drenched in water and moisture, it is inevitable. But we also know that water and wood don’t make a pretty combination. Damp plywood apart from looking ugly can damage your health and be a safety hazard as well. But there is a way to keep your bathroom shelves moisture free and chic–Boiling Water Proof Plywood or Marine Grade Plywood. BWP Plywood is the most waterproof option available in the market right now. What makes it so special is that bathrooms tend to be humid spaces with negligible sunlight, however, BWP is specially engineered to work in these conditions so it doesn’t lose its natural shine. Wigwam has a huge variety of BWP Plywoods to choose from.
  • Fire Retardant Plywood – Your kitchens are generally spaces that require a lot of storage space and cabinets to store everything from groceries to utensils that we never have enough of. However, as amazing as natural wood is, it is also highly flammable, which is why Wigwam’s Contender Plywood is the perfect plywood for the shelves in your kitchen. This plywood is carefully made from hardwood timber and is fire retardant. It will keep your kitchen looking trendy and stylish while keeping it safe.

Plywood can also be laminated, to give it a classy and fabulous finish, this way plywood can also be used for the shelves in areas of your house that are more visible, for example, your living rooms and drawing rooms. It not only gives you more space but also adds a little bit of extra, personalized touch to your spaces. It can be bent and carved into innovative designs that make your house and furniture look memorable. 

When looking at building personalized and beautiful spaces for your homes, plywood is the best choice for not only your shelves but a large part of your furniture needs. Explore the large range of plywood available at Wigwam and make smart choices.