Materials guide
MR vs BWR vs BWP plywood in Chennai: which goes where.
MR vs BWR vs BWP plywood in Chennai comes down to water resistance, in that increasing order. MR suits dry indoor areas such as bedroom wardrobes, BWR suits kitchens and units that face steam, and BWP suits places with frequent water contact, such as the sink cabinet. In House Decors packages, Silver uses MR, Gold uses BWR and Platinum uses BWP.
Plywood is made of thin layers of wood glued together, with the grain of each layer turned against the next. A sketch, not to scale.
- 3 gradesMR, BWR, BWP
- Silver, Gold, PlatinumMR, BWR, BWP in that order
- BISgrades follow Bureau of Indian Standards specifications
- 10 yearswarranty
The three grades
In increasing order of water resistance.
The board, the laminate and the hardware decide how long an interior lasts in Chennai’s humidity.
- MR
Moisture resistant
Handles normal indoor humidity. It suits dry indoor areas such as bedroom wardrobes and living room units.
Silver package - BWR
Boiling water resistant
Holds up to steam and occasional water contact. It suits kitchens and units that face more moisture.
Gold package - BWP
Boiling water proof
The most water-resistant choice, especially for the sink cabinet and places with frequent water contact.
Platinum package
Room chooser
Pick a room. See the grade.
Based on what our materials guide says about each grade.
Suits
MR
Moisture resistant
A bedroom wardrobe is a dry indoor area. MR plywood is better kept for dry areas like this.
In our packages the tier sets the plywood: Silver uses MR, Gold uses BWR and Platinum uses BWP. You can discuss changes with the team.
By package
What each tier uses.
| Tier | Plywood | Finish | Kitchen hardware | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | MR | 0.8mm matt laminate | Standard wire baskets | No lights |
| Gold | BWR | 1mm high gloss laminate | Ebco 304 stainless steel wire baskets | Spot lights |
| Platinum | BWP | Acrylic finish | Hettich tandem boxes | LED profile lights |
Plywood grades follow Indian standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Check a board’s grade and markings with the team when you confirm your quotation.
In real rooms
Where the boards end up.
Rooms from House Decors projects in Chennai: the wet zone, the steam zone and the dry zone.
Photos are from House Decors projects in Chennai. Materials, colours and finishes in your home are confirmed in your quotation.
Quality
What clients say about materials.
“Uday sir completely understood my requirements without much strain for me to explain more. They started the work within couple of days... The material quality, work done on time at accomdative costs, was like a boon to me.”
“The interior design and the quality of materials used was very good and mainly the finishing was top notch.”
“I had an excellent experience with Housedecors. The entire project was completed on time, and the design team was easy to work with throughout. The quality of materials used was impressive.”
Plywood questions, answered.
What is the difference between MR, BWR and BWP plywood?
Which plywood is best for a kitchen in Chennai?
Which plywood should I use for bedroom wardrobes?
Which plywood does each House Decors package use?
Can I upgrade the plywood for one unit, like the sink cabinet?
Do these grades follow any standard?
Does the plywood grade change the cost?
Is there a warranty on the work?
Not sure which grade you need?
Tell us the rooms and we explain what your quotation uses. Call or WhatsApp +91 98400 49606. Pricing? See interior design cost in Chennai.