Plywood Grades
A Grade
Veneer quality “A” has an appearance grade face with no visible defects. “A” grade veneer faces are suitable for clear finishing. Suitable to be used in applications where surface decorative appearance is a primary consideration. Species include Hoop Pine & Marine Ply.
B Grade
Veneer quality “B” has an appearance grade face. B grade veneer faces are suitable for high quality staining and paint finishing. However small, sound knots are allowed in a B grade face. Plywood species include Fijian Cedar, Hoop Pine, Kauri Pine and Radiata Pine.
C Grade
Veneer quality “C” is a non-appearance grade face with knots and defects filled. C grade veneer faces are for applications requiring a solid non decorative surface. A CD plywood sheet has a face veneer quality of C grade & a back veneer quality of D grade.
D Grade
Veneer quality “D” is a non-appearance grade face where limited knots are defects are permitted. D grade veneer faces are suitable for applications where appearance is not important such as structural purposes. A DD plywood sheet has a face and back veneer quality of D grade.
