The beauty and warmth of natural hardwood shines through on these PureBond Red Oak Plywood panels from Columbia Forest Products. Assembled using a soy-based PureBond technology, these 3/4 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. sheets feature American-grown timber throughout with decorative red oak face and back veneers that produce stellar results on DIY woodworking projects. Using a proper saw blade, these sheets can be custom-cut to suit an assortment of carpentry applications, including construction of furniture, shelves, bookcases, built-in cabinets, media centers, headboards and more. This formaldehyde-free plywood is a cost-competitive alternative to potentially health-hazardous UF boards that may release air-degrading fumes over time. It's as exquisite and robust as solid hardwood but without the expense and heft.
Hardwood plywood is assembled with smooth, patch-free red oak face and back 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: 3/4 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.; actual: 0.703 in. x 48 in. x 96 in.
Direction of the grain is the length of panel
Each panel weighs approximately 70 lbs.
Grade: C-3 - see grading guide for additional information
A:Â Hi,
This Red Oak is what we sell as (NAF) No Added Formaldehyde.
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by|Jun 19, 2023
Q:would this be ok to use as a bar counter top?
by|Jun 8, 2023
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I would normally say yes, but with this being a bar countertop, there are chances that it will get wet, so I don't believe I would recommend this for that use. Thanks.
by|Jun 9, 2023
A:Â As long as you coat it with a high quality finish. I would recommend using a two part epoxy finish like Dr.Resin
by|Jun 10, 2023
Q:Can you cut it to 28 inches x 72 inches?
by|Apr 8, 2023
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We do not offer custom cuts for our 4x8 sheets. Thanks.
by|Apr 10, 2023
Q:Can you use this as a subfloor under new vinyl flooring?
by|Mar 17, 2023
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A:Â Sanded Oak 3/4 plywood can be used as an underlayment under vinyl as long as the edges are securely fastened and the joints are filled with a floor filler. However it is very expensive and 1/4 mahogany will accomplish the same goal and is much much less expensive
by|Mar 21, 2023
A:Â Hello,
Would not recommend for floor applications. The red oak veneer on the panel is thin and not designed to stand up to wear and tear of a floor application. For floor applications the veneer should be thicker. Thanks.
by|Mar 17, 2023
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Nov 2, 2023
Absolute Garbage Veneer
The veneer on this tears out the moment you take a blade to it. I used a table saw, mitre saw with fine tooth finishing blade, and jigsaw fine tooth blade on the stuff. The veneer just crumbles off at the edges the moment you touch it. I think it's glued on with a kid's glue stick. Even 220 grit sandpaper causes it to fall off at the edges. It taught me a valuable lesson: don't buy plywood from Home Depot. This stuff is overpriced garbage and they know it.
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Response from CFP Customer ServiceNov 3, 2023
I apologize for the issue. The plywood should not have the issues you describe in the review. I would like to discuss the issue with you and see what we can do to make it right. I can be reached at alec.neugent@cfpwood.com. Thanks.
Apr 24, 2022
Sandable and paintable. Beautiful texture.
It was easy to work with drill and router. Amazing final texture!!
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Mar 31, 2022
Delamination
Plywood is delaminating.
Poor quality. Home Depot will not refund.
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Response from CFP Customer ServiceApr 3, 2022
We apologize for the issue. The plywood should not have the issues you describe in the review. I would like to discuss the issue with you and see what we can do to make it right. I can be reached at 800-637-1609 or by email at kcrisp@cfpwood.com. Kevin
8 found this review helpful
Sep 25, 2021
PureBond or PureGarbage. You decide, see pictures
Check out the picture ... every single sheet looks that way, both sides. Looks like maybe they sanded threw the oak veneer. Kinda ridiculous it ever left the mill in that state. Absolutely no way to use in any stain grade project.
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Response from CFP Customer ServiceSep 27, 2021
I apologize for the issues you had with our product. I would like the opportunity to discuss this with you in more detail, and see what we can do to make it right. Please contact Michael at mhale@cfpwood.com, or call 800-637-1609. Thanks - Michael
15 found this review helpful
Aug 30, 2021
Really Nice
We used this plywood to construct a Murphy bed and some bookcases with great results. Most of the pieces are entirely usable (which was important for the face of the cabinet) and the faces don't require much sanding (just a quick run with 220 grit paper get's it really smooth).
One thing to note is long pieces may need additional structure to support keep them straight and take care handling the pieces to protect the edges and veneer; but, this is now our go to material for cabinets and shelving.
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Response from CFP Customer ServiceNov 19, 2021
Thank you so much for your positive review! I'm glad our product worked well for you.
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Dec 25, 2020
Terrible Product Do not buy!
We purchased a 4 x 8 sheet of this oak veneer plywood to build a couple of pieces of furniture for my sons dorm room. We quickly discovered how thin the oak veneer was on this product. Unless you are willing to omit final sanding altogether or use only the lightest touch, it is very easy to sand through the veneer and into the lamination beneath. Additionally, we found numerous voids in the lamination beneath the oak veneer after the paper thin oak laminate simply broke off into the hole. We were forced to use wood filler because we were too far along in the project but it looks terrible. I will never make that mistake again
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Response from CFP Customer ServiceDec 30, 2020
I apologize for the issue you had with our product. Please reach out to me at mhale@cfpwood.com or 336-291-5869 so we can discuss this in more detail and see what we can do to make it right. Thank you -- Michael
18 found this review helpful
Sep 18, 2019
This product barely worked for us, but not if you need both sides visible. Lots of holes in inner...
This product barely worked for us, but not if you need both sides visible. Lots of holes in inner plys so if you need finished ply with visible edges may not be for you. We wanted to stain but had to end up painting most of the plywood.
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12 found this review helpful
Aug 24, 2019
Thin veneer with imperfections
lots of imperfections typically on one side. so if you are building something where both sides are exposed, this will be a bad choice. The dimensions and weight makes it difficult to screen through the pile at store, if you are by yourself. if HD does a quality check on their shelf stock, this would be a great help for the customers
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Response from CFP Customer ServiceAug 26, 2019
I apologize for the issues you had with our product. Please give me a call at 336-291-5869 or email me at mhale@cfpwood.com so we can discuss this in more detail and see what we can do to make it right. Thank you.
Michael
Recommended
9 found this review helpful
Jan 29, 2019
The product was somewhat a disappointment. The finished product came out good but there was issue...
The product was somewhat a disappointment. The finished product came out good but there was issues with the plywood that I was trying to avoid by buying it out of the same bundle. The three pieces took stain differently. It took a lot of time to match final stain color between the pieces. There were voids in the core. This made joining some of the pieces a bit interesting. I was able to finish the project with satisfactory results and used it this past week after final install.
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7 found this review helpful
Jan 9, 2019
Beautiful wood, free of knots and a breeze to paint! Made a wonderful two part bookcase/curio cab...
Beautiful wood, free of knots and a breeze to paint! Made a wonderful two part bookcase/curio cabinet!
Veneered construction gives these decorative PureBond Birch Plywood Project Panels the strength, flatness and rigidity to satisfy the most discerning craftsman. Each 7-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 wills 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 3/4 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.
Exquisite hardwood grains run along the length of this PureBond Maple Plywood Project Panel, featuring rotary-cut veneers from domestically grown, sustainably harvested trees that exhibit the warmth and timeless quality of natural timber. The 7-ply panel is comprised of 100% wood (no MDF or particleboard), boasting a yellow poplar core substrate layered in cross-band formation to fortify its flatness and strength. The soy-based PureBond technology is formaldehyde-free, producing a water-resistant, nontoxic decorative plywood panel that is not prone to warp like solid wood and will not emit harmful fumes like UF-constructed sheets. A cost-competitive alternative to composite panels that may degrade interior air quality over time, this hardwood plywood from Columbia Forest Products is a superb choice for DIYers and professional tradesmen looking for stellar results on their next woodworking project.