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1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. PureBond Birch Plywood

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  • Soy-based PureBond adhesive is formaldehyde-free
  • Hardwood plywood strength, performance and durability
  • Easily create lasting, beautiful furniture, cabinets and more
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Product Details

Veneered construction gives these decorative PureBond Birch Plywood Project Panels the strength, flatness and rigidity to satisfy the most discerning craftsman. Each 5-ply sheet is assembled with a soy-based PureBond technology to fortify its structural integrity, with the added benefit of being formaldehyde-free so it will not off-gas toxic fumes over time as UF-constructed plywood is known to do. The decorative veneers are precision-cut from domestically grown, sustainably harvested birch trees, producing visually alluring wood grains on the face and back of the panel that exhibit the warmth, beauty and timeless quality of natural hardwood. Featuring real timber throughout, the core veneer consists of natural yellow poplar substrate laid in alternating cross bands for utmost stability and ruggedness. It's a cost-competitive alternative to urea formaldehyde-laden plywood and will not contribute to air-quality degradation like composite panels. For extraordinary results on your next carpentry or woodworking project, add this 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. panel to your arsenal for construction of cabinets, entertainment centers, wall panels, coffee tables, bookcases, toy chests, benches, desks, shelves and more. The decorative veneers have a smooth finish that allows painting or staining to make it uniquely yours.
  • 5-ply sheet is assembled with smooth, patch-free birch veneers
  • PureBond hardwood plywood is an environmentally friendly, cost-competitive alternative to panels manufactured with urea formaldehyde (UF), which may degrade air quality over time
  • Contains 100% natural wood bonded with a food-grade soy-based adhesive that does not emit toxic air contaminants
  • Decorative top and bottom veneers, measuring approximately 1/42 in. thick, exhibit the beauty and timeless quality of natural hardwood and are suitable for painting or staining
  • Water-resistant composition has a higher moisture tolerance than UF panels and is less likely to warp than solid wood
  • Allow panel to acclimate to interior climate conditions for several days before customizing - for interior applications only
  • For best cutting results, use an 80-tooth (or greater) table saw blade intended for sheet goods or a carbide-tipped circular saw plywood blade
  • Common: 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.; actual: 0.453 in. x 48 in. x 96 in.
  • Direction of the grain is the length of panel
  • Each panel weighs approximately 45 lbs.
  • Grade: C-3 - see grading guide for additional information
  • Note: Product may vary by store
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Specifications

Dimensions

Actual Product Length (in.)96.000 inActual Product Thickness (in.)0.453 in
Actual Product Width (in.)48 inNominal Product Length (ft.)8
Nominal Product Thickness (in.)1/2Nominal Product Width (ft.)4

Details

Exposure DurabilityInteriorNumber Of Ply5-Ply
Panel/Veneer GradeC3Plywood FeaturesPaintable, Sanded, Stainable
Plywood Product TypeHardwood

Warranty / Certifications

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Questions & Answers

58Questions
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Q:What material would be best for sealing seams? Wood putty? What do you recommend for sealing the wood? Wood sealer like Waterlox or polyurethane? Thanks!
by|Dec 1, 2023
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A:  Hi, I would recommend checking with your local Home Depot! They will know exactly what you will need for both of those jobs.

by|Dec 4, 2023
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    Q:will the store cut the 4 x 8 sheet of birch into 4-12 x 8 ft lengths
    by|Nov 18, 2023
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    A:  Hi, I do know the store should be able to make cuts for you. I'm sure they should be able to get you the cuts you are looking for.

    by|Nov 20, 2023
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      Q:Which sand paper should I use, before staining and sealing it. Also how to smooth or cover the border of this wood slab. I am using this as the top for the floor table. Could someone please help me?
      by|Sep 26, 2023
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      A:  Hello, I would recommend using a 220-grit sanding sponge to prep the wood before applying the stain and sealer. There are a couple of options to trim the edges. You could use an edge banding product (SKU 1004545436). You could also use a trim board to cover the edge (SKU 206876450).

      by|Sep 27, 2023
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        Q:How much does a 4x8x12 in plywood weight
        by|Jul 9, 2023
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        A:  The 4x8 sheet you have questioned about weights approximately 45lbs. Thanks.

        by|Jul 10, 2023
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          Customer Reviews

          3.9 out of 5
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          • 3.9
            out of 348 reviews
          • 74% recommend this product
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          I used it for a cabinet interior, it finished well. I’m satisfied with the result. I used to buy a pre-finished panel for this but it wasn’t available.
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            Bought 1 sheet - issue with delamination
            I would certainly not buy this again. I only bought 1 sheet and part of it delaminated. See photos. I contacted the manufacturer and they were helpful with good communication, but there was not much they could do about the several hours I spent cutting up drawer pieces only to have pieces ruined by delaminating layers. Pros: Surface was smooth. Painted finish turned out pretty good. Company was helpful when I contacted them about the issue in cons. (would be 1 star review if not for good communication by the company) Cons: The big one, and reason for the low rating is that layers of the plywood delaminated after I had cut it. See the photos. There were not signs of issues before I cut the sheet down to size. All factory edges were well glued together, but a pretty big section in the middle seemed to be missing glue or the glue failed. I only found out after spent a couple hours cutting (and dadoing) pieces for drawers. Those pieces were scrap and needed to be recut. Very frustrating and would keep me away from this product even if everything else was great. Quality was not great even without the delamination issue. True thickness is very low for ½” nominal plywood. Listed at 0.453, and I measured pretty consistently 0.44 with a dial caliper. Only 5 ply and the core felt very soft for hardwood plywood. For comparison, a piece of ½” maple plywood I got from another big box store for the same price was 7 ply, with a harder core, thickener veneer, less voids, and measured 0.490” with calipers (though it wasn’t quite as smooth so it took more sanding). That’s a huge difference in quality when paying the same price. I included a picture showing the item being reviewed and a piece of better quality plywood I got for the same price elsewhere.
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            Response from CFP Customer ServiceFeb 23, 2021
            I sincerely apologize for the issues you had with our product. You should not have had the issues you describe in your review. Please reach out to me at mhale@cfpwood.com or 336-291-5869 so we can make it right. Thanks - Michael
              6 found this review helpful
              Disappointed
              How can Home Depot say one can make beautiful furniture or cabinets from this garbage? Wrong! Read the description carefully as this product is less than 1/2" thick. I measured it at 12mm. Now the quality issues: 1. Two of the five plys are veneers 1/42" thick. Purebond glue did not adhere to the veneers in some areas. Had to reglue the veneer in some areas. 2. The three central cores are filled with large knots, voids and possible compressed sawdust. In the sheet that I purchased, the two cores surrounding the central core are comprised of very porous wood. Glue soaks into these plys so much that I had to reglue many of the joints just to get them to bond. 3. Center ply filled with large knots. I had to fill these areas with wooden strips in order to properly secure the sides of the piece I was making. 4. Some areas of the center ply appears to be made of compressed sawdust. Sawdust just poured out of the center ply and it was dark in color. I have spent more of my time fixing the pieces that I cut in order to use them for something other than furniture. I should invoice CFP for my time spent correcting their poor;y made plywood.
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              Response from CFP Customer ServiceFeb 5, 2021
              I apologize for the issues you had with our product. I'd like to get some more information and perhaps some images of these problems so we can investigate what may have gone wrong in the production. Please contact me at mhale@cfpwood.com or 336-291-5869 so we can work together on a resolution. Thanks - Michael
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                10 found this review helpful
                Very poor quality
                Bought several sheets for bar/banquette/bookshelf projects. Found numerous large areas with no glue between plies. What a disappointment to spend this kind of money, wrestle these things home and onto the saw, only to discover these flaws after carefully measuring and cutting complex parts.
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                Response from CFP Customer ServiceSep 1, 2020
                I apologize for the issues you had with our product. I'd like to discuss this with you and work together on a resolution to make things right. Give me a call at 800-637-1609 or email mhale@cfpwood.com so we can discuss. Thanks -- Michael
                  13 found this review helpful
                  Inferior product
                  Inferior product. Only 3 plys plus 2 very thin veneer outside plys. There were many voids in the plywood sheets. If there is a flaw showing on the outside of the sheet that indicates NO ply behind veneer. You could push your finger through the flaw. Photos of flaw included. Printing on edge of plywood is "Columbia TSCA Title VI 1/2" C3 Birch 751196-017 833-185".
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                  Response from CFP Customer ServiceJul 8, 2020
                  I sincerely apologize for these issues. You should not have had the issues described in your review. I have passed these images and info along to the mill to work on correcting the error. I have reached out to you by email to work out a resolution. Thank you -- Michael
                    10 found this review helpful
                    Good product for a quick project.
                    Good product for a quick project.
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                    Beautiful plywood
                    I made a shiplap accent wall in my daughters room to give it a different look. It turned out great! Really love the look of the birch plywood. I asked Home Depot to cut it down to my desired width and they did. Very grateful for the Home Depot guy that helped me. I am also pleased that the plywood is formaldehyde free, very thankful since it is in my daughters room.
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                      2 found this review helpful
                      Used it as a counter for laundry room. Stains well
                      Used it as a counter for laundry room. Stains well
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                      1 found this review helpful
                      Very thin birch laminated layer. Difficult to cut without chipping/tearing edges. Surface was n...
                      Very thin birch laminated layer. Difficult to cut without chipping/tearing edges. Surface was not as smooth as some regular plywood I have used. Looked great after staining and several coats of polyurethane, but still required much sanding between coats (more than I have needed for oak or maple).
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                      1 found this review helpful
                      Good value in plywood with smooth surfaces and no voids. The plywood has excellent surface finish...
                      Good value in plywood with smooth surfaces and no voids. The plywood has excellent surface finish and showed no voids during repeated cutting, I cut the samples shown using a stationary table saw spinning a general purpose blade. This is 1/2-inch plywood and the rip cut caused some minor tearing on the inner plies but the cross cut was very smooth -- something to keep in mind when gluing edges. I used this plywood to produce box-jointed drawers and had excellent results (a thin backer board prevented tearing by the dado blades). I gave this plywood five stars without hesitation. Nine-ply Baltic birch from a specialty lumber company would be nicer, but a lot more expensive.
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