This standard specifies the requirements for decorative plywood intended for applications like furniture, paneling, and interior decoration. It covers the materials, manufacturing process, dimensions, finish, and testing methods for plywood that has a decorative face made from a plurality of veneers.
Specification for decorative plywood using a plurality of veneers for decorative faces
Quick Reference Values
Moisture content limit5% to 15%
Tolerance on squareness≤ 2.0 mm per 1000 mm of diagonal length
Tolerance on edge straightness≤ 1.0 mm per 1000 mm of length
Tolerance on thickness (for 4 mm panel)±10%
Tolerance on thickness (for >4 mm up to 8 mm panel)±8%
Practical Notes
This code is distinct from IS 303 (General Purpose Plywood) as it focuses on the aesthetic construction of the face veneer from multiple pieces.
Selection of adhesive type (WWR for Warm Water Resistant, CWR for Cold Water Resistant) as per Clause 3.2 is critical based on the end-use environment's humidity.
This standard was reaffirmed in 2021, indicating it is still current and in use despite its original publication date.