Not every furniture piece requires the use of waterproof plywood. There may be a wardrobe in a bedroom, a TV unit in the living room, or a desk in an office that may not interact with water at all. Thus, specifying a high level of moisture resistance of the plywood supplied may increase costs for no reason at all.
This is the area where MR plywood is still used extensively. Being designed for indoor use, it is intended for applications where moisture exposure is limited. This allows having moisture-resistance properties and affordability in this type of plywood.
1. MR plywood Meets the Conditions of Most Interiors
MR stands for moisture-resistant plywood that is intended for indoor use. The plywood will not be exposed to conditions of constant humidity.
According to the source, MR plywood is made according to IS:303 standards and used for making residential furniture and interiors in places where there are no conditions for exposure to any water or humidity.
This makes plywood a perfect solution for such applications as:
- Wardrobes
- Beds
- TV stands
- Desks
- Shelves
- Work desks
- Partitions
- Wall panels
The range of applications is one of the main reasons for MR being popular among designers.
2. The Balance of Price and Efficiency
This is the advantage of MR plywood as far as pricing is concerned. It is cheaper in comparison to BWR, BWP, or even marine plywood that are used in applications requiring water resistance.
The supplied material clearly defines MR plywood as providing a good value when it comes to the price-to-performance ratio for indoor projects, especially in large-scale operations. For example, if a house has multiple wardrobes, beds, cupboards, wall panels, etc. it is always better to use high moisture resistant grade which in turn would increase the cost of materials used but will add no particular benefit in dry areas.
At the same time, with the help of MR plywood proper specifications can be achieved.
However, this does not mean it should be chosen just because it is cheap. The right grade will depend on the place MR plywood will be used in and what exposure it will have.
3. MR Plywood Is Designed for Everyday Furniture
Affordability does not explain the popularity of this material at all. MR plywood also has those properties necessary for the production of everyday interior furniture.
The supplied source explains that MR plywood is made of many layers of hardwood veneer pressed together using heat and pressure.
Such a method gives the plywood high bonded internal strength and structural firmness, as well as an appropriate smooth surface that can be treated in many different ways.
Such workability of MR plywood is an undoubted advantage.
Even though MR is very cheap, there is no need to choose this particular option only for that reason.
The right grade depends on where and how this material will be utilised while performing its functions.
Thickness and Versatility of MR Ply
MR Ply is produced in a variety of thicknesses, ranging from 6mm to a maximum of 25mm. It qualifies for use in a wide range of applications due to its versatility and can even be used for furniture in homes and offices alike.
Another reason why MR ply is so popular is its extensive usefulness in different homes and commercial establishments all over India.
In residential buildings, it can be used for furniture located in various rooms, such as bedrooms and living rooms, as well as for cabinets and cupboards. In commercial buildings, MR ply is used when making office tables, desks and cabinets.
MR Ply in Kitchen Applications
It can also be used with a degree of caution in the kitchen. In particular, some applications have been identified which are not likely to expose any material to water.
However, one should bear in mind that MR ply cannot be considered to be water-resistant.
The vendors recommend plywood which is specifically designed for wet applications in spaces like water sinks or other locations which are constantly exposed to water. And that also explains its position in the overall market of plywood products. Essentially, MR ply is a perfect choice for use in interiors where some moisture resistance is required, but there is no sense in using more expensive waterproof materials among products that may serve the purpose equally well.
Choosing the Right MR Ply for the Application
MR ply may be quite popular, but this does not mean that it can and should be used all the time.
Before making a choice of which plywood to work with, consider some things.
For instance, it is important to think about the type of environment where MR ply is going to be used: whether it is dry or moist. Otherwise, it may become useless.
The second thing to pay attention to is the area in which it is going to be used. Depending on whether it is furniture or a partition, its thickness has to be determined.
There should be no mistakes made in the choice of plywood, as it needs to fit the requirements of a space perfectly.
Royale Touche Plywood may be recommended for different applications in both residential and commercial environments.
Conclusion
To sum up, MR plywood has become so widely used due to its ability to fulfil a big ratio of interior requirements in India without raising costs by using higher resistance degrees.
In addition to being affordable and locally manufactured, MR ply is remarkably resistant to moisture.