Plywood

Plywood - Buy Greenply, Century & Archidply BWP, MR & Waterproof Ply Board Online

Plywood is the backbone of almost everything built into a modern home - modular kitchens, wardrobes, beds, TV units, office furniture and false shutters all start as a plywood sheet. Get the ply board grade right and your furniture stays flat, screws hold firm, and the piece survives years of humidity and daily use. At Fixxly, our plywood range covers Greenply, Century and Archidply - the grades that matter for Indian homes: BWP (boiling waterproof) ply for kitchens and bathrooms, MR (moisture resistant) ply for dry interiors, and a spread of thicknesses from thin backing sheets to structural 18 mm and above. This guide explains plywood grades, how plywood price works, and how to pick the right ply sheet for each job.

What is plywood and how is it made?

Plywood is an engineered wood panel built from thin layers of wood veneer, called plies, glued together with the grain of each layer running at right angles to the one below it. Greenply, Century and Archidply each bring slightly different core and glue formulations to this same basic construction, and it is the adhesive - not just the wood - that decides whether a board is merely moisture resistant or genuinely waterproof.

Plywood grades explained: BWP, BWR and MR

BWP plywood (Boiling Waterproof)

BWP plywood is the highest common waterproof grade for homes, bonded with phenol-formaldehyde resin that survives prolonged exposure to water and even boiling. Century and Greenply both offer strong BWP ranges suited to kitchen base units under the sink, bathroom vanities and utility areas.

BWR plywood (Boiling Water Resistant)

BWR is a step below BWP - it resists water well and suits kitchens and semi-wet areas, offering a balance between durability and cost.

MR plywood (Moisture Resistant / Commercial)

MR ply, sometimes called commercial ply, handles the everyday humidity of Indian interiors. Archidply offers particularly strong value in this tier, alongside Greenply and Century's own commercial ranges, for wardrobes, beds, TV units and dry-area furniture.

Plywood thickness: which mm for which job?

• 4 mm to 6 mm: thin ply sheet for cabinet backing, drawer bottoms, and panelling.
• 9 mm to 12 mm: light shelving, box frames, small furniture and partition work.
• 16 mm to 18 mm: the workhorse thickness for shutters, main carcasses, wardrobe bodies and kitchen units.
• 25 mm and above: heavy-duty tabletops, workbenches and structural applications.

Why Fixxly for plywood

Fixxly is a single platform for the whole project, and plywood is one part of a wood and laminates range that sits within ten full categories covering every trade a home touches. Every sheet is genuine Greenply, Century or Archidply: on Fixxly you can buy plywood together with the laminates, adhesives and hardware that turn it into a wardrobe or a kitchen carcass, all in one order, delivered in 30 minutes.

	Fixxly	Others
Brand assurance	Genuine Greenply, Century and Archidply, verified material	Authenticity harder to verify, especially for BWP-grade claims
Delivery speed	30-minute quick delivery	Same-day if in stock locally, otherwise 1-5 days
Complete build in one order	Plywood, laminates, adhesives and hardware together	Usually needs multiple shops or sellers to gather everything
Returns on a bad sheet	Straightforward replacement policy	Policies vary, and can be slow for bulky items

Choosing between Greenply, Century and Archidply

All three are established, reputable Indian plywood manufacturers, and Fixxly stocks all three so you can compare directly. Century and Greenply are widely known for consistent BWP and BWR quality, while Archidply offers strong value particularly in the MR and commercial tiers. Comparing grades and thickness like-for-like across the three, rather than choosing on brand name alone, gets the best value for each part of the job.

Plywood versus MDF, HDHMR and blockboard

Plywood is not the only engineered board, and choosing between them depends on the application. Plywood offers the best strength-to-weight ratio and the strongest screw-holding, which is why it dominates load-bearing furniture. MDF and HDHMR boards give a perfectly smooth, uniform surface ideal for painting and intricate routing.

Frequently asked questions

Does Fixxly stock genuine Greenply, Century and Archidply plywood?

Yes - every plywood sheet on Fixxly in this range is genuine Greenply, Century or Archidply, three of India's most established plywood manufacturers.

What is the difference between BWP and MR plywood?

BWP (boiling waterproof) plywood is bonded with a phenolic resin that survives prolonged water contact, making it right for kitchens and bathrooms, while MR (moisture resistant) plywood uses a urea resin that handles everyday humidity but not direct water.

Which plywood thickness should I use for a wardrobe?

Use 18 mm ply for the main body and shutters of a wardrobe so panels stay flat under load and screws hold firmly, with 12 mm for lighter internal shelves and 6 mm for the back panel.

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