What is C2 birch plywood?
C2 and C4 plywood is how most paint-grade and prefinished panels are graded. C2 panels are intended for cabinet interiors or paint-grade components that allow for more defect and variation.
What is Grade C plywood?
C-grade is unsanded and may have several minor defects that will need to be repaired with knots up to 1 1/2-inches across, discoloration and sanding defects. C-grade plywood should be used when appearance is not important, such as for subfloors or garages.
What is the best grade of birch plywood?
B/BB
Baltic, Russian and other European birch plywood faces are graded by the letters B (best), BB, CP and C (worst) for both the face and the back. These plywoods usually have a consistent void-free core of the same species as the face. Generally B/BB is the best grade that is available.
What is C3 birch plywood?
A3, B3, C3 are for plywood that will be seen from one side, but the back side must be clean, although there may be some stain or discoloration on the back, spliced veneer, and so on. One might use this material for the sides of a dresser (who looks inside?), for drawer sides, and shelving.
What is C +/ C plywood?
C+/C Pine plywood is used for sheathing, packing, decking, roofing, flooring, shuttering. formwork etc.
What are the different grades of birch plywood?
General Baltic Birch Grades:
- B/BB: Single piece face and back veneer. Face veneers are considered clear and free of defects with a light-uniform color.
- BB/BB: Single piece face and back.
- BB/CP: Single piece face and back.
- CP/CP: Single piece face and back.
- C/C: Patches, open knots, and small veneer splits allowed.
Are there different grades of birch plywood?
As for the appearance, there are several grades of Baltic birch available, but we most often carry the second highest grade which is BB/BB. BB/BB means both the face and the back veneers are single piece veneers with no splices.
What is a 2 grade plywood?
“B2 is the appearence grade of the two face veneers. The best face is graded “B” on a scale of A-D and the back side side is graded “2” on a scale of 1-4. ” B2″ would be classified as a paint grade plywood but you can find many good sheets that will be suitable for clear finishes.