When it comes to selecting laminate or wood veneers for various projects, project managers, general contractors, and architects should consider the balance between decorative face material and structural integrity. Decorative surfacing materials are often applied to wood product cores such as industrial particleboard, MDF and veneer core.

Cabinets and shelving are an important part of a building’s aesthetics and functionality. Contractors must analyze the best materials to use for any given application. Modern cabinetry is typically built with some form of plywood. The term “plywood” is defined as a panel manufactured with three or more layers (plies) of wood or wood products (veneers or overlays like plastic laminate and/or core materials), generally laminated into a single sheet (panel).