Plywood Buying Guide & Thickness Selector

Home Planning

Which Plywood for Which Room?

Different zones of your home experience vastly different moisture, heat, and load conditions. Here is the recommended selection:

Kitchen Area (High Moisture)

Recommended: Galant Soldier 710 or Galant Platinum BWP (16mm/19mm) for carcasses. Use Galant WPC under the sink base.

Bathroom & Wet Zones

Recommended: Galant WPC Board (18mm) or Galant IS:710 Marine Plywood for 100% waterproof performance against steam and splash.

Bedroom & Living (Dry Zone)

Recommended: Galant Club Calibrated Ply or Galant Pine Block Board (19mm) for tall warp-free shutters and MR Grade for bed boxes.

Dimensions & Applications

Thickness (mm)	Common Interior Applications	Recommended Galant Product
4 mm & 6 mm	Back panels of wardrobes, drawer bottoms, ceiling design panelling, curved architectural surfaces	Galant Marine BWP 6mm / MR 6mm
9 mm	Drawer sides, wall panelling substrates, internal shelves for light items	Galant Soldier 710 9mm
12 mm	Drawer structures, partition backing, false ceiling grids, structural backing	Galant Club Calibrated 12mm
16 mm & 18 mm	Modular kitchen cabinet boxes (carcasses), vertical partitions, office workstations	Galant Platinum 16mm / Galant GHDMR 18mm
19 mm	Wardrobe external shutters, bed frames, tabletop slabs, heavy-duty storage shelves	Galant Pine Block Board / Galant Soldier 710
25 mm & 28 mm	Heavy load workbench tops, main door structures, staircase steps, architectural columns	Galant Platinum 25mm / Pine Board 25mm

1. Check Official ISI Stamp: Look for the genuine BIS license number and ISI standard (IS:710 for Marine, IS:303 for MR, IS:2202 for Doors).
2. Inspect Side Edges for Core Gaps: Ensure the ply edge is solid and composed without hollow voids, overlaps, or loose veneers.
3. Lift & Feel Weight (Density Test): High quality hardwood plywood is noticeably heavier and more dense than cheap soft timber plies.
4. Check Surface Flatness: Run your hand across the surface; it should be calibrated and smooth without ripples, uneven thickness, or bumps.
5. Insist on Written Manufacturer Warranty: Always obtain an authentic company warranty card with barcode / hologram verification.