🔨 furniture from plywood: types, advantages and disadvantages, making

The range of materials for the manufacture of furniture in the past decade has expanded considerably. Initially used only natural woodLater - plywood, chipboard, MDF, Glass, metal and plastic. At one time, plywood, as a material for furniture, was undeservedly forgotten, but now it is once again at the peak of popularity. It is widely used in construction and furniture industries. The review HouseChief edition we will tell that is made of plywood furniture, we mention it advantages and disadvantages, will advise how to choose the right material and the right to make design with his own hands.

What is plywood and its types

Plywood - a laminate made from multiple sheets thinnest (3-23) wood veneer glued together. To increase the strength of superimposed layers perpendicular to each other. Bonding takes place under pressure by means press. The finished material is durable and flexible.

Previously plywood used for furniture budget class, since the material cost is inexpensive and has been available for almost everyone. Over time, it has been undeservedly forgotten, but now again in demand designers to create practical and original designs.

manufacturers offer several types and grades of plywood. The most common - from birch and pine veneer. Are 4 main types of material:

1. FOF. This waterproof material coated with a special layer of decorative PVC film.
2. PSF. Not laminated plywood, which has a high moisture resistance. Material has a wide range of applications (building, aircraft, furniture). When its production is applied adhesive composition based on formaldehyde.
3. FC. Material produced from birch veneer with carbamide-formaldehyde resin.
4. FBS. Plywood treated with bakelite varnish, which gives the material increased physical and chemical properties. It is also called "sea" or "Finnish". This type of plywood do not lose their properties under the influence of high humidity, High temperatures and seawater.

Russian manufacturers produce plywood E1 class security, foreign companies offer material corresponding to E0, and some mills have more secure by CARB certification standards 1 and CARB 2. If you put safety first, especially in the manufacture of furniture for the nursery, it is better to give of products of Chinese firms and choose the Finnish timber since there minimum content formaldehyde. plywood cost largely depends on its type, used in the production of timber and the manufacturing company.

The quality of plywood is divided into 5 grades: I, II, III, IV and E (elite, more often, for export). In general, for furniture it recommended to use Class II and III timber.

The features and performance of the furniture out of plywood of various types

For the manufacture of furniture, in principle, it can be used any plywood, but are mainly used two types: laminated and bent. The first type is popular because of the appearance, and the second - because of the possibility to create original design structure. Each of these has its own characteristics and performance.

Furniture made of laminated plywood

Laminated plywood made garden furniture, high-grade kitchen sets or individual elements, for transforming the structure bedrooms, children's rooms, vestibules, Living rooms and more. Plywood furniture has high strength properties and resistance to moisture, excellent aesthetic characteristics, affordable cost, ability and ease of restoration. For the manufacture of structural elements using a material with a thickness of 15 mm, and for ornamental - 3 mm.

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Products made of bent plywood

Bentwood furniture differ interesting appearance and originality of design. Plywood is perfect for its production, as the material lends itself perfectly forced deformation. It can be easy to give the necessary form, even at home. It's enough to have a special pattern. The blank for a certain time is soaked in boiling water and then removed. For the manufacture of furniture and plywood can be combined with other materials: metal, glass, wood, vine. Products made of this material, with proper treatment and care, can be used both indoors and outdoors.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Most people think that the plywood is not enough strong material for making furniture, but this is not entirely true. At long last a proper choice of material design years. The advantages of using plywood should include the manufacture of furniture:

The disadvantage is that when the wrong choice, you get a timber that is unsuitable for the manufacture of furniture. Furthermore, even the best quality plywood is not able to carry heavy loads regularly.

Plywood furniture for offices

Plywood - excellent material for the manufacture of office furniture. Original design structures can be a great decoration for any office. Design studios offer original furniture from plywood: Table, cabinets, shelves, Office chairs and seat.

Furniture for home

Furniture made of plywood can be used in any room of the house or apartment. However, it is necessary to select products depending on operating conditions. For example, for some facilities need plywood furniture, well-transporting high humidity, and other recommended laminate.

Hallway and living room

For hallway furniture Plywood is a great option, since the material is practical, strong and durable. The high level of wear resistance, good appearance and ease of restoration - that these properties should have furniture that is installed in a room like a corridor, which is daily visited by many times all household. Hallway furniture suitable as a laminated and bent plywood. This may be the original koloshnitsy, ottomans, banquettes, Couch or dressing.

Living room is the central room of any home or apartment. Therefore, it must attract attention, be comfortable and practical. It is appropriate to upholstered furniture with plywood frame, coffee table, shelves and original racking. Such an environment will look great in country interior, Mediterranean, Classic, Provence. Suitable to ethnic and contemporary style.

Bedroom and children's room

The advantage of the use for the manufacture of plywood bedroom furniture and children's is environmentally friendly materials. For these premises it is recommended grade lumber not less than E1. Plywood made beds for children and adults, console, desk or computer tables, shelves, cabinets, floor and wall shelves, pier-glassChairs and seat. In order to security it is recommended that all children's furniture corners were rounded. The material may be colored or have a natural color and texture, processed stain or lacquer.

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Kitchen, bathroom and balcony

Kitchen, bathroom and loggia - rooms with high humidity. Water-resistant plywood in their technical and aesthetic qualities can replace solid wood, chipboard and plastic. Furniture can be completely or partially (facades) is made of plywood. Headsets, tables, bar counters, Shelves, curbstones They can last for a long time, especially if the material is treated with special protective structures.

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Garden furniture and garden

Garden and garden furniture of waterproof plywood represented by different chairs, tables, lounge chairs and other similar structures that provide a comfortable rest. With proper processing such product will last a long time, even when exposed to moisture and temperature extremes. However, at the time of the cold plywood furniture is better to put them in a dry place.

Designer furniture

Furniture designers like to experiment with materials. They have not bypassed the attention and plywood. Their designs are quite unusual and sometimes did not even have practical application. Designer furniture is very popular among creative people and young people. This material is light in treatment and is relatively inexpensive, allowing you to constantly look for the best solutions and create original furniture, more like art objects and real works art.

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How to make plywood furniture with their hands

As already mentioned, plywood practical and easy to process material that allows itself to make of it a variety of furniture at home. To do this, you need only to choose the right raw materials to prepare the necessary tools, fasteners and accessoriesAnd to develop or take from the internet ready drawing. Also it is necessary to perform finishing, decoration and protective coating material.

The choice of material and the required tools

In the manufacture of furniture, regardless of its purpose and operation of the space is very important to choose high-quality materials. To create a design, experts recommend to choose the plywood by the following characteristics:

• type of;
• variety;
• of wood;
• safety class;
• thickness.

It is also important to choose the tools you need. plywood processing has its own characteristics. For example, a sheet of 3 mm thick can be cut even stationery knife to 8-10 mm - handsaw or jigsaw, over 10 mm - jigsaw or circular saw. For furniture made of plywood we need:

• pencil or marker;
• tape measure, square, metal ruler;
• compass;
• stationery or boot knife;
• Wood hand hacksaw or jigsaw (depending on the material);
• jigsaw or circular saw;
• clamps;
• mill;
• set of cutters and drills;
• hand sander, sandpaper with different grits abrasive;
• screwdriver with bits;
• Furniture stapler;
• Paint brushes and rollers;
• paint, stain or varnish.

Drawings, cutting parts and assembling furniture

Before buying the material and prepare the tools you need to decide on the model and the design or drawing downloaded from the Internet. We look at how to make a bed-chair for the apartment, a country house or villa. Originally it was made CNC machinedBut as you will see, it is quite possible to produce using electric hand tools.

Cutting parts and assembly design

Now that the tools and materials are prepared, there is a drawing product, you can proceed to the immediate assembly of the bed rocking. Work perform better with an assistant - and the faster and more fun.

Picture	Description of the action
	First, on a sheet of plywood we find and mark the center of the future bed sides rocking.
	Mark up blank in the drawing.
	To draw a rounded off, you can use various tools of suitable diameter.
	In the plywood, using screwdriver with cutter for furniture hinges, making the hole so that you can make a jigsaw.
	Scrollsaw plywood preform sidewall.
	The resulting detail use as a template. On it draw out circuit on the second sheet of plywood. Similarly Scrollsaw second sidewall.
	The two parts are joined together and fix with the help of clamps. With the help of grinder handle sidewall on a path to "exit" at the right size.
	Sever parts and grind them on a flat surface.
	Next plywood residues napilivaem slats for the base loungers. Dimensions rails 900 mm × 40 mm × 30 mm. You should get 24 strips.
	With a hand mill chamfer the outer and inner perimeter sidewall.
	Again interconnected sidewall. The planned drill sites through the plywood to the crossmember. They will be mounted on the outside of the structure.
	Drilled on the places do milled grooves on 20 mm shanks.
	Cut cuttings into pieces 940 mm × 30 mm. They will serve as a bridge along the outside of the sidewalls.
	Cover sidewall stain water-based.
	Also supplied with transverse slats for sun loungers and jumpers from cuttings. Once, when the structure is assembled, it is necessary to cover the transparent or colored lacquer. This layer is not only decorative, but also protective.
	On the rails, on each side, using the screws, fasten the corners of furniture.
	We connect the sidewalls to each other by means of webs of cuttings.
	Now fasten rails loungers. The lumen therebetween equal width crossbars. To facilitate the work, you can use one of the jumpers, which will serve as a template.
	The result is such a structure.
	Now we make a tent. For it is better to choose a thick cloth and fasten straps to the bed rocking inside with gateways.
	For more comfort, you can lay a mattress or a piece of foam rubber. Measure soft spot, as well as fabrics for awning, it is better after the entire structure will be completely assembled.
	Bed-chair is ready. Now it is possible to relax in the courtyard of the house, in the garden, at the cottage or apartment.

Attention! When fastening the plywood pieces with screws, you must first be sure to drill the screwing places fixture!

Finishing and decoration

What kind of furniture do without finishing and decoration. plywood construction must be at least carefully polished. First, to prevent injury to a pain, and secondly, as more clearly shown the natural wood pattern. Additionally, the plywood may be coated with stain, paint or varnish.

For the decoration of furniture, you can use film, self-adhesive, Pieces of wallpaper, milling, vinyl stickers, the technique of "decoupage"Elements cut from a thin plywood. For decoration there are no limits - everything is limited only by your imagination.

Ideas for making furniture from plywood: picture gallery

Plywood can be made furniture, trim, decorative elements and more. Please find only a small number of ideas to use this natural material.

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A few words in conclusion

Plywood can be made very different furniture - from the usual shelf to the design of the chair. Material is affordable and easy to handle, which makes working with them even for a beginner. We hope that our article has been helpful to you, and you are interested in making furniture from plywood with their hands. If you have an original idea of ​​creating structures made of plywood, then share them with us and our readers.