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Windsor Plywood offers a comprehensive selection of cabinet-grade and construction-grade plywood and sheet goods, ideal for everything from fine woodworking to structural applications. Whether you're building custom cabinetry, shelving, or tackling a renovation, we have the right materials in a variety of sizes, thicknesses, and finishes. Choose from high-quality hardwood veneers like maple, oak, and birch, or durable construction-grade panels designed to stand up to demanding use. Be sure to ask about our specialty products that include aircraft plywood, marine grade plywood, bending plywood, superlite MDF and even whiteboards. Our sheet goods are carefully sourced for consistency, performance, and value—perfect for professionals and DIYers alike. With decades of experience and a reputation for carrying hard-to-find products, Windsor Plywood is your trusted destination for specialty wood and sheet materials in Canada and beyond. Visit your local store for expert guidance, custom cutting options, and a wide selection of in-stock and special-order plywood solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What particleboard products does Windsor Plywood carry?
Windsor Plywood carries standard interior particleboard in common thicknesses including 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, and 3/4 inch in standard 4x8 panels. Industrial and furniture grades are available for shelving, cabinetry substrate, countertop underlayment, and general interior panel applications.
What is particleboard and how does it differ from MDF?
Particleboard is manufactured from wood particles and chips bonded with resin under heat and pressure. MDF (medium-density fibreboard) is manufactured from finer wood fibres, producing a denser, heavier panel with a smoother surface. Particleboard is lighter and less expensive than MDF but has a coarser face surface, lower screw holding strength, and less consistent density through the panel thickness.
What is particleboard most commonly used for?
Particleboard is used for cabinet box construction, shelving, countertop substrate under laminate, flooring underlayment, and as a substrate for melamine-faced panels. It is an economical substrate for applications where a surface finish will be applied and where the panel will not be exposed to moisture.
How does particleboard perform in humid environments?
Standard particleboard swells significantly when exposed to moisture, losing strength and structural integrity. It is not suitable for applications with any moisture exposure including areas under sinks, in bathrooms, or in exterior applications. Moisture-resistant (MR) particleboard with water-resistant resin is better suited for kitchen and bathroom applications, but is still not waterproof.
What fasteners work best in particleboard?
Coarse-threaded screws designed for particleboard and MDF provide the best holding strength in particleboard. Fine-threaded screws strip out more easily. Confirmat screws are a European standard for cabinetry assembly in particleboard and provide excellent pull-out resistance. For edge connections, drill pilot holes and use construction adhesive in addition to mechanical fasteners for improved joint strength.